SSP America, a division of SSP Group, has hired Maria Martinez as part of its expanded efforts to develop new restaurants and concepts at airports across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Martinez has more than 15 years of experience in sales and business growth,...

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is seeking food and beverage proposals from Rhode Island providers for 10 locations at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) in an effort to offer travelers a “taste of Rhode Island.” Rhode Island-based restaurants,...

The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) said Mark Mariani of 3Sixty Duty Free & More has joined the association’s board of directors, filling the seat vacated by Philip Hancock. Mariani, currently vice president of business...

The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation, operator of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), named Denise Bailey as deputy director of aviation, business diversity and accessibility. In her new role, Bailey will lead...

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) announced the arrival of concession options for passengers in the redesigned N Concourse, including a mix of local and international food offerings. Pacific Northwest favorites include Beecher’s Handmade Cheese and Filson, as...

Customer feedback insights company HappyOrNot has launched an updated version of its Smiley Touch terminal, which is now enhanced by artificial intelligence. The new terminal uses a built-in camera system and AI software to unlock and connect in-moment anonymous...

SSP America has opened the Farmers’ Market restaurant at Indianapolis International Airport. The restaurant serves foods and products grown, produced and packaged by more than 60 Indiana Grown members from throughout the state. Located in Concourse B, The Farmers’...

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, announced the pending arrival of the first Chick-fil-A and Protein Bar & Kitchen at the newly expanded Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport (ORD), as well...

The Port of Seattle has named Arif Ghouse as the new chief operating officer for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Ghouse is joining SEA after eight years as the airport director of Paine Field/Snohomish County Airport (PAE), where in 2019 he spearheaded the...

Hudson announced on Monday that longtime industry veteran Bobby Watson has passed away. Watson, Hudson’s senior vice president, public affairs and strategic planning, had been with Hudson for more than two decades. He was “a visionary leader who helped transform...