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New CONRAC Facility Opens At AUS
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) celebrated the opening Wednesday of its new consolidated rent-a-car facility. The facility officially opened Oct. 1 and is a five-level, 1.6 million-square-foot space that includes all rental car operations: pick-up, drop-off, car...
Vino Volo, Pandora Recognized As Philadelphia MarketPlace’s Restaurant, Retailer Of Quarter
The Philadelphia Marketplace at Philadelphia International (PHL) has named Vino Volo and Pandora its Restaurant and Retailer of the Quarter, respectively, for the first quarter of 2015-2016. Vino Volo is a wine bar offering wines from California, Portugal, France and...
Halifax Stanfield, Dalhousie University Partner Up To Provide Jobs For International Students
An agreement between the Halifax International Airport Authority and Dalhousie University will develop an International Student Program that gives students experience in airport positions. HIAA will hire one or two students each year for the next three years to work...
Hudson Group Website Gets Fresh Look
Hudson Group has launched a new website as a part of an ongoing brand evolution. “We are no longer just a newsstand,” says Joe DiDomizio, president and CEO. “We are a true travel retailer. Our mantra and drive is to be the ‘Traveler’s Best Friend.’ And our new website...
Be Relax To Add Locations In North America, Abroad
Be Relax is adding two locations to its roster. The company is gearing up to open a 637-square-foot spa in Terminal 1 of Los Angeles International (LAX) in the coming weeks. It also was just awarded a location in Terminal 3 of Singapore Changi (SIN). The...
Stewart Tapped As Vice President For Airline Business Development At MWAA
Mike Stewart will succeed Mark Treadaway as vice president for airline business development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Stewart has occupied various positions within MWAA and the aviation industry, including manager of airport administration at...
Construction Begins On Geothermal Lake Plate Cooling System in Nashville
A former rock quarry in Nashville, Tenn., is getting an upgrade by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. The area soon will be the site of the largest geothermal lake plate cooling system in North America. The quarry has an average depth of 150 feet and...
Kapnos Taverna Serves Up Greek Fare At DCA
Travelers through Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) will now be able to taste coastal-inspired Greek dishes at Chef Mike Isabella’s Kapnos Taverna, which was brought into the airport through a partnership between HMSHost Corp., Mike Isabella Concepts,...
Harman Named Director Of Aviation For Port Of Bellingham
Sunil Harman will take over as director of aviation for the Port of Bellingham starting Nov. 2. Harman has more than 30 years of experience in developing and managing airports; he has worked at John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Miami International...
Delaware North Opens New Locations At LAX, ATL
Delaware North has opened four new locations in the past several weeks: two each at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). Habit Burger Grill and Wahoo Taco & More, both local to Southern California, have arrived at...
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