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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.
New Concessions Company Selected For South Bend
The South Bend Chocolate Co. took over food and beverage, gift shop and vending operations at South Bend International (SBN) on June 1. The company committed to upgrading the airport’s customer experience. Renovations will start in the post-security restaurant and...
Study Reveals Depth Of Impact From Washington Airports
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) and Washington Dulles International (IAD), in tandem with the Dulles Toll Road and the Silver Line rail project, are responsible for 4.5 percent of the region’s annual...
HMSHost Contributes To Tampa Community
Representatives from HMSHost Corp.’s team at Tampa International (TPA) will take part in the 31st annual All Children’s Hospital – Children’s Miracle Network Telethon on June 1. During the telethon, the company will present a check for $66,000 that was raised as part...
ABE Adds Pub, Coffee Options
First Class Concessions has completed renovations inside the Wiley Departure Building at Lehigh Valley International (ABE). As part of the project, the company had added Java Joint, an Allentown, Pa.-based branded specialty coffee concept, and PA Pub, a restaurant...
Tastes On The Fly Brings Food Outlets To BOS
Tastes on the Fly, has opened two restaurant locations at Boston Logan International (BOS). The 1,200-square-foot Berkshire Farms Market, modeled after the Napa Farms Market at San Francisco International (SFO), will offer farm-fresh salads, sandwiches, artisan cheese...
St. Louis Children’s Museum Opens Play Area At STL
The Magic House, a children’s museum in St. Louis, has partnered with Lambert-St. Louis International (STL) to open a 1,500-square-foot interactive exhibit aimed at allowing children to burn restless energy and use their imaginations while waiting to board their...
Hagar-Themed Bar, Grill Opens At CLE
HMSHost Corp. and Airmall have teamed to bring a taste of the city’s rock and roll culture to Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE). Sammy Hagar joined officials from both companies last week to cut the ribbon on the opening of Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill. The...
Charleston’s Food Program Has New Look
Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services took over operation of the food and beverage program at Charleston International (CHS) over the weekend, opening several temporary restaurants as part of the airport’s Terminal Redevelopment and Improvement Program....
Bruegger’s Heads To DAL
Bruegger’s Bagels has inked a deal to open a fast-casual bagel bakery in the main terminal at Dallas Love Field (DAL). Luis Ibarguengoytia, who will operate the Bruegger’s, is a 16-year restaurant veteran. “Dallas Love Field and Bruegger’s Bagels are going to be a...
MAC Cosmetics Brings Color To DEN’s B Concourse
People traveling through Denver International (DEN) who need makeup have a new option, now that MAC cosmetics is open in the center of the B Concourse. The New York-based cosmetics store offers MAC-branded liquids, powders, foundations, enhancers, lipsticks, pencils,...
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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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