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M1nd-Set Predicts Robust Air Traffic Growth - Table 1

M1nd-set Predicts Robust Air Traffic Growth, Shifting TR Demands

Global international air traffic is projected to reach 4.22 billion passengers, marking an 8.3% growth over 2024, the m1nd-set Annual Forecast Report shows. While all world regions will see an increase in air traffic in 2025, aside from Asia Pacific all world regions...
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GOAA Board Approves New MCO Concessions

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board has approved several major concessions and facility-related projects at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Improvements slated to begin in 2025 include a $13-million project to install new parking guidance...
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AXN Selects Awards Finalists; Committee To Vote On Winners

The AX Team has culled a list of finalists for the 2025 Airport Experience Awards, selecting from several hundred submissions from throughout the industry. Voting on the winners is now in the hands of the AX Awards Committee, comprising 12 airport representatives and...

San Francisco Mayor Appoints New SFO Director

San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed has appointed Mike Nakornkhet as San Francisco International Airport (SFO)’s next director, following current director Ivar Satero’s retirement in early 2025. Prior to being named SFO director, Nakornkhet served as CFO and executive...

DFW Breaks Ground On New Terminal

Airport officials and project partners gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)’s Terminal F project. The new terminal — the airport’s sixth and first new terminal since 2005 — is scheduled to open in 2027 and...

AX Awards Nominations Now Open!

AXN is seeking nominations for its 2025 Airport Experience Awards. We’re looking for the most exciting and innovative concepts, the best operators and the most effective airport concessions teams. Check out the full list of awards categories and reviews the rules and instructions here. Remember, nominations are open to subscribers only, so if you haven’t yet subscribed, please do so here

DEN Launches Meow Wolf Kiosk

DEN Launches Meow Wolf Kiosk

Denver International Airport (DEN) celebrated the opening of its latest retail kiosk from immersive entertainment and experience company Meow Wolf. The kiosk, located in Concourse C, will offer travelers exclusive Meow Wolf-branded merchandise, apparel, toys, water...

YVR Opens Lee’s Donuts

YVR Opens Lee’s Donuts

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated the opening of a new airport outpost of Lee’s Donuts, a Vancouver-based mom-and-pop bakery founded in 1979. The new YVR Lee’s Donuts, located near Gate B14, will be operated by WH Smith North America and will also...

PSP Opens Cactus To Clouds Bar and Restaurant

PSP Opens Cactus To Clouds Bar and Restaurant

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has opened its latest eatery, Cactus to Clouds bar and restaurant. The mid-century modern-themed eatery located in the airport’s Sonny Bono Concourse atrium will be operated by concessionaire Paradies Lagardère. Cactus to...

HMSHost Opens “Vegas Born” Restaurant At LAS

HMSHost Opens “Vegas Born” Restaurant At LAS

HMSHost (part of the Avolta family of brands) has launched a new, NHL-themed full-service restaurant and bar at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Vegas Born, now open seven days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight at the airport’s Gate D52, will celebrate the city’s...

Paradies Lagardère Names New VP Of Dining

Paradies Lagardère Names New VP Of Dining

Paradies Lagardère has named Marie Grimm as its new vice president of dining operations. An industry veteran with over two decades of experience, Grimm will be responsible for managing the concessionaire’s dining division, which includes over 225 restaurants across 40...

Airport Dimensions Appoints New SVP Of Partnerships

Airport Dimensions Appoints New SVP Of Partnerships

Airport Dimensions has appointed Daniel Tárrega its new senior vice president of partnerships. Tárrega will lead the lounge operator’s partnership with Chase bank and the growth of the Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club. Tárrega arrives to Airport Dimensions after...

MCI To Add An Escape Lounge

MCI To Add An Escape Lounge

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) will open an Escape Lounge by CAVU at the terminal this winter. Located on Concourse A near gate 5, the lounge will be open to all MCI travelers, regardless of airline, status or card in hand. The pay-per-visit lounge will offer...

Paradies Lagardère Opens Three DEN Restaurants

Paradies Lagardère Opens Three DEN Restaurants

Paradies Lagardère and ACDBE partners have opened three new dining spots at Denver International Airport (DEN). Mizu Sushi Izakaya, which offers fresh, hand-rolled sushi; Aviano Coffee; and El Chingon Bistro, featuring flavors from Mexico City, are now open in the...

PPG Names New CCO And CTO

PPG Names New CCO And CTO

Global lounge operation group Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has announced the appointment of Jonathan Song, PPG’s current global director of business development, to chief commercial officer, and Mei Mei Song, PPG’s current director of global brands and transformation, to...

OKC Reveals New Name

OKC Reveals New Name

The Oklahoma City Airport Trust has announced that Will Rogers World Airport will now be known as OKC Will Rogers International Airport. The name change — which was influenced by research on dozens of airports plus community input — was approved by the Oklahoma City...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | Food & Beverage Issue 2023

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

2024 Leadership Issue

Colleagues Praise This Year’s DOYs

2024 Leadership Issue

Retiring Directors Reflect On Careers

2024 Leadership Issue

Executives Share Mentor And Mentee Stories

2024 Leadership Issue

New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

2024 Leadership Issue

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