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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.Â
Enliven Appoints Scott Johnson as Executive Vice President
Beverage partnership consulting firm Enliven has appointed Scott Johnson as its next executive vice president of strategy and development. Johnson joins Enliven after three decades at Keurig Dr Pepper. During his tenure at Keurig Dr. Pepper, Johnson served as the...
ACI-NA Releases 2023 Airport Traffic Summary
The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has revealed the results of its 2023 North American Airport Traffic Summary. Drawing on data from 275 North American airports, the report showed a 11.9 percent increase in overall passenger traffic, with a...
Johnston & Murphy Launches Presidential Footwear Exhibit At ORD
Airport retailer Johnston & Murphy has unveiled a new exhibit showcasing its tradition of designing presidential footwear at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The Presidential Footwear exhibit, which arrived in late July at ORD ahead of Chicago’s...
Bambuza Hospitality Group Names Shane Bridges CFO
Bambuza Hospitality Group has named Shane Bridges as its next CFO. A longtime CPA, Bridges brings nearly three decades of financial leadership experience across a wide portfolio of brands. Bridges joins the hospitality group — which currently manages 16 total...
MSP Begins Construction On Terminal 2 Expansion
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)’s Terminal 2 North Expansion project has begun. The 168,000-square-foot expansion will be the first of several projects planned to increase capacity at the facility. The $263 million Terminal 2 North Expansion Project,...
ICT Adopts Grab and Go Concessions
Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)’s Aviator’s Café will soon become a revamped grab-and-go convenience concept. The store, which is operated by ICT concessionaire MSE Branded Foods, will be converted into a 24/7 mini market called Grab & Go....
ACI Recognizes MIA With Sustainability Certification
Airports Council International (ACI) has awarded Miami International Airport (MIA) with the agency’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) in recognition of the airport’s dedication to reducing greenhouse emissions. MIA joins Tampa International Airport (TPA) as the...
MAC Selects Julie Lynn York As Marketing Director
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has appointed Julie Lynn York as its next director of strategic marketing and communications. York will lead MAC’s strategic marketing and communications department. York previously served as MAC’s assistant director of...
YVR Pilots Self-Driving Robotic Pods
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will pilot new self-driving robotic pods designed to accommodate passengers who may need assistance getting around the airport. Developed by Vancouver-based firm A&K Robotics, the autonomous pods use real-time intelligent...
LGB Reopens Historic Terminal
Fresh off of its centennial celebration, Long Beach Airport (LGB) has reopened its Historic Terminal building. City and airport officials gathered on July 27th to commemorate the newly restored space, a city-designated landmark — originally opened in 1941 and designed...
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