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AXN’s PRE-CONFERENCE Issue
The February issue of Airport Experience News explores the food and beverage trends that are driving footfall and sales at street restaurants nationwide. Exotic and spicy are key attributes this year as consumers seek out unique dining experiences. This issue also includes the latest on sustainability efforts within airport concessions programs, as well as a look at the prognosis for airlines in 2025. Another feature takes a deeper dive into the concepts, brands, companies, teams and individuals who are in the running for the 2025 Airport Experience Awards. Winners will be announced at the upcoming AX Conference. Fact Book data analysis, an airport expansion overview and an interview with Ontario International Airport’s Atif Elkadi round out this issue, available now.
Study: New International Routes Boosting MIA Region
Flights to five new international destinations from Miami International (MIA) are expected to produce 3,435 jobs and create $457 million in economic impact, according to a study conducted by Pennsylvania-based transportation consultant Martin Associates. The impact...
Eisenhower National Adding Terminal, Parking, Rental Car Facilities
A new parking garage with 1,200 spaces and a consolidated rental car facility have opened this week at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National (ICT), with a new terminal building scheduled to arrive next week. The airport, formerly known as Wichita Mid-Continent, has...
SSP America Adds Maluso As Executive Chef, VP Of Culinary
Robert Maluso has joined SSP America as its executive chef and vice president of culinary. Maluso will be responsible for driving culinary innovation and creativity within each of SSP America’s brands throughout the United States and Canada. He’ll lead the formation...
Vanden Oever Moves To HMSHost
Kent Vanden Oever, most recently a director with AirProjects Inc., has joined HMSHost Corp. as vice president of business development. He’ll be responsible for developing and overseeing key client relationships. “We are so pleased to bring Kent Vanden Oever on board...
Paradies Serving Troops For Free
Paradies is providing meals for the active or retired military personnel through July 4. The company’s food and beverage division began providing one menu item – an entree, a sandwich, an appetizer or a salad – along with a non-alcoholic beverage to service personnel...
Shanahan Named CFO At Denver International
Denver International (DEN) has appointed Gisela Shanahan its new CFO and executive vice president of finance. Shanahan will lead the business unit that includes finance, accounting, business management services, internal audit and financial planning, and analysis. She...
Brown Joins Transportation Consortium Of New York
Paul Brown, longtime industry consultant and former director of concessions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), has joined the Transportation Consortium of New York. As senior vice president of airport operators, Brown will be responsible for planning,...
Clear Channel Airports Involved In Be Here For Kids Campaign
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Clear Channel Outdoor Americas and one of its brands, Clear Channel Airports, have launched Be Here for Kids, a national child safety awareness campaign coinciding with National Missing Children’s Day, which is May...
The Mustard Seed Sprouts At ATL
Officials from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) and Delaware North joined Bert McCray, owner of The Mustard Seed BBQ, as the barbecue restaurant celebrated its opening Thursday in Concourse D at the airport. McCray started the restaurant concept on the...
Deputy Executive Director Rose Retiring From Orlando International
James Rose, deputy executive director of business services and facilities for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, has announced his retirement. “I’ve decided it’s time to taxi to the hangar,” he wrote in an email to friends, colleagues and industry officials. “My...
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F&B Trends Influence Restaurant Menus
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
Green Concessions Programs Gain Steam
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
AX Awards Finalists Shine
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
Airlines Have Mixed Performances, Outlooks
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
Atif Elkadi Shares Vision For ONT
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
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