The XpresSpa Group said this week it has entered into an agreement to acquire all of HyperPointe, a digital healthcare data analytics and marketing agency, for $5.5 million in cash, $1 million in common stock, along with potential additional earn-out payments of up...

CLEAR, the secure identity company, this week announced it has acquired Whyline, a leading provider of virtual queuing and appointment technology, in an all-cash transaction. Founded in 2015, Whyline helps organizations across industries manage customer flows through...

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) Director Sam Samaddar this week became Chair of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), succeeding Lew Bleiweis, executive director of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority. “Our industry’s recovery is...

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and tech firm Ottonomy have teamed up to introduce Ottobots, a fleet of fully autonomous delivery robots for food and retail, to airport travelers. With Ottobots, passengers are now able to order contactless...

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, operator of John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) and Rickenbacker International (LCK), announced that Mario Wong Jr. has been hired as its new chief financial officer. Wong brings more than 20 years of experience to his new...

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with MedEx Pharmacy and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, said this week it is offering free, on-site COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots to the public at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)...

SSP America, a division of SSP Group, this week appointed Amanda Busby as chief operating officer. She’ll be tasked with overseeing the operation of more than 250 unique brands, leading efforts to drive employee engagement and building a robust talent and succession...

The Calgary Airport Authority this week celebrated the opening of LB Taphouse, the first new restaurant to open at Calgary International Airport (YYC) since the COVID-19 pandemic brought the travel industry to a halt in 2020. Located in Concourse C, LB Taphouse...

Airports Council International (ACI) World this week announced the appointment of Véronique Demers as its new vice president of communications and marketing. Demers has more than 15 years of multi-sector experience in corporate communications, public relations,...

Denver International Airport (DEN) this week announced the grand opening of Caribou Coffee, the first concession built as part of the airport’s Great Hall Project. Caribou’s menu features handcrafted beverages including hot and iced teas, nitro cold brew coffee on...