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HMSHost Opens Blaze Pizza at SNA
HMSHost and partner S&C Robinson Enterprise announced the opening of Blaze Pizza at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA to bring high-quality food at lightning-fast speeds to travelers. Blaze Pizza serves custom-built artisanal pizzas with a wide...
SEA Opens Phase One of North Satellite
The Port of Seattle, operators of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), joined with Alaska Airlines this week in opening the first phase of the North Satellite Modernization Project, featuring eight additional gates, new concessions options and the newest Alaska...
LAX Breaks Ground on Parking Facility
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) this week broke ground on the new Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF-West), a parking structure and transportation mobility hub that is a key component of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) modernization plan. The new...
TPA Breaks Ground on Phase 2 of Expansion
Tampa International Airport (TPA) broke ground this week on the second phase of its Master Plan expansion that includes 16 new express curbsides tailored to passengers without checked luggage. The innovative express curbsides will allow guests to bypass the ticketing...
ONT Parking Embraces Smart LED Lighting
Ontario International (ONT) has replaced the older lights in its airport parking garages and lots with next-generation LED lights that can both cut energy costs and provide a brighter, better environment for travelers. The LED lighting solution from Riverside,...
Elevate Gourmet Brands Rebrands Green Beans Coffee At SFO
Elevate Gourmet Brands has opened a rebranded Green Beans Coffee at San Francisco International (SFO) featuring new signage and a new design. Located in SFO Terminal G, the new Green Beans Coffee also has brand new logomarks and a portal sign containing actual green...
Deal Between SAN, Airlines Will Combat Traffic
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, operator of San Diego International (SAN), has reached a new 10-year deal with its airline partners that will give the Airport Authority the ability to contribute up to $500 million to help alleviate traffic congestion and...
Natalie’s Candy Jar Opens New Location at MCO
Natalie’s Candy Jar opened another location at Orlando International (MCO) as it continues to expand the brand’s presence at the busy airport. The latest Natalie’s is in the MCO Main Terminal and incorporates a new store design that provides a sophisticated, fun...
Paradies Lagardère to Bring Three Retail Concepts to AZA
Paradies Lagardère announced plans to bring three retail concepts, including a TripAdvisor traveler-centric store, to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) to better serve passenger and employee at the growing airport. In addition to TripAdvisor, a Paradies Lagardère exclusive...
Whisk & Bowl Bakery and Pastry Shop Opens at DFW
Elevate Gourmet Brands has opened Whisk & Bowl, a European-inspired bakery and pastry shop, at Dallas-Ft. Worth International (DFW) and plans to open a second kiosk-based location at the airport later this summer. Located near Gate A14 in Terminal A, Whisk &...
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