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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

GSP Opens Soccer-Themed Restaurant

GSP Opens Soccer-Themed Restaurant

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) leaders celebrated the opening of the airport’s latest eatery, a soccer-themed bar and restaurant named after the city’s professional team, the Greenville Triumph.  The Triumph Taproom, now open in Concourse A and...

XWELL Opens New XpresSpa At PHL

XWELL Opens New XpresSpa At PHL

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and XWELL celebrated the launch of a new Terminal B XpresSpa this week.  Located near Gate B2, PHL’s first XpresSpa location features a Ceragem therapeutic thermal massager, Clockwork MiNiCURE and Human Touch automated massage...

U.S. Travel Association Offers Checklist For Industry Improvement

U.S. Travel Association Offers Checklist For Industry Improvement

The U.S. Travel Association’s Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel has identified key metrics for industry improvement after a research visit to major U.K. airports.  Chaired by former acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan, the...

IAD Opens New “Just Walk Out” Store

IAD Opens New “Just Walk Out” Store

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has launched its latest retail concept employing Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology: Hudson Nonstop, located in Terminal A. The store offers travelers access to snacks, beverages, souvenirs and travel essentials in a...

Mark Berg Appointed RTAA CCO

Mark Berg Appointed RTAA CCO

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) has named Mark Berg its new chief commercial officer. Berg previously served as the managing director of corporate real estate for Hawaiian Airlines, where he was responsible for airport and non-airport property management,...

WHSNA And iCleanse Launch Phone Disinfectant For Travelers

WHSNA And iCleanse Launch Phone Disinfectant For Travelers

WH Smith North America (WHSNA) and UV-based disinfectant and advertising company iCleanse have partnered to launch a new phone sanitizing system now available at WHSNA locations. iCleanse’s technology uses UV-C light to disinfect phones in 15 seconds, during which its...

SFO Opens Final Phase Of Terminal 1

SFO Opens Final Phase Of Terminal 1

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has opened the final section of its new $2.5 billion Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The fourth and final phase of the project includes a new north check-in lobby; a new mezzanine-level security checkpoint; two additional aircraft...

Port Authority Opens Free Dropoff And Pickup Lot at JFK

Port Authority Opens Free Dropoff And Pickup Lot at JFK

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced the opening of a free drop-off, pickup and waiting lot at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s AirTrain JFK station at Lefferts Boulevard, designed to mitigate heavy traffic conditions during the...

HMSHost And NASCAR Bring New Drafthouse to STL

HMSHost And NASCAR Bring New Drafthouse to STL

Concessionaire HMSHost (part of the Avolta family of travel food and retail brands) and NASCAR motorsports have launched a new pit stop at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL): the NASCAR Drafthouse, a full-service restaurant and bar now open in Terminal 1....

Powell’s Books Returns to PDX

Powell’s Books Returns to PDX

The world’s largest independent bookstore, Powell’s Books, will make its return to Portland International Airport (PDX) after a vote by the Port of Portland Board of Commissioners approved a seven-year lease agreement with the transit facility. A Portland institution...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | Conference Issue 2022

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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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