Latest News
Just Released!
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.
MWAA Names Potter Its President, CEO
John (Jack) E. Potter will join the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on July 18 as its president and CEO. Potter was postmaster general for 10 years, a position in which he worked to modernize management and make it more customer focused and cost sensitive....
Cordova Tapped To Be Executive Chef For Au Bon Pain
Stefano Cordova has been named executive chef for Au Bon Pain Inc. Cordova has more than 30 years of foodservice experience in fine and casual dining, as well as major sporting events such as the Olympics, PGA tournaments and international tennis events. "Stefano...
Shaw Joins McCarran As DBE/ACDBE Program Coordinator
Amy Shaw has joined McCarran International (LAS) as its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program coordinator.Before arriving at LAS, she was manager of concessions development at Los Angeles International (LAX) for...
HMSHost Wins PHX Terminal 4 Contract, But Changes In Store For Next Phase
The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to award a 10-year food and beverage contract at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Terminal 4 to incumbent operator HMSHost. The 20 locations in Package 1, about half of the total spaces in the terminal, are...
HMSHost Wins PHX Terminal 4 Contract, But Changes In Store For Next Phase
The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to award a 10-year food and beverage contract at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Terminal 4 to incumbent operator HMSHost. The 20 locations in Package 1, about half of the total spaces in the terminal, are...
InMotion Makes Top 100 List In Another Industry Magazine
Almost immediately after its ranking in one trade magazine, InMotion Entertainment has made it onto the list of top 100 Retailers in the U.S. in another. Twice Magazine, the official magazine for the Consumer Electronics Association, has listed InMotion as No. 82 in...
YYZ Undergoes Rebranding, Makes Improvements
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is rebranding Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), and a new logo and website were revealed Tuesday as the first steps in a longer-term rollout of new shops, services and travel amenities. "We all believe there is a romance and...
TPA Website Goes Mobile
Tampa International (TPA) has a new mobile website, designed for smart phone users. Users can visit tampaairport.com on their Web-enabled device and will be instantly redirected to the mobile site; the site includes data such as flight information, parking options and...
HMSHost Brings Balducci’s Express To EWR
Balducci's Express has joined the lineup at Terminal C of Newark Liberty International (EWR). "Balducci's Express brings a highly sought-after category to the remarkable array of food concepts available in Terminal C," says Ellery Plowman, vice president of...
Boingo Marks 10-Year Anniversary
Boingo Wireless Inc. is celebrating its 10th anniversary, not with a bang, but with a ring - a ring of the NASDAQ opening bell as a newly public company, that is. To thank customers and fans, though, the company is awarding them with gifts throughout the rest of the...
MAGAZINE
In This Issue
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
VIDEO
PODCASTS
Subscribe!
Airport Experience® News offers comprehensive memberships, allowing you to personalize your level of engagement and support with AX’s growing network of news, content and events with ease. Memberships offer the flexibility to explore the resources that matter to your business the most, all rolled into just one convenient purchase each year. Join the AX community today!
