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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.
St. Maarten Airport Issues Concessions RFPs
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)in St. Maarten has issued seven RFPs for airport concessions, as part of a comprehensive ppgrade to enhance the passenger and business partner experience. As part of an airport revamp, the retail area in the terminal is...
Johnson & Murphy Opens at BNA & MCI
Premium footwear, apparel and accessories brand Johnston & Murphy has expanded its U.S. footprint, opening new airport locations at the recently revamped Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Conveniently located just...
XWELL Brings Robot Manicures To JFK
XWELL and Clockwork, which develops robotics for the beauty industry, have partnered on the use of Clockwork’s next generation, fully autonomous, AI-powered express manicure in the XpresSpa location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The Clockwork...
CLT Selects View’s Smart Windows for Concourse A
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has selected Smart Windows from Milpitas, CA-headquartered View for use in Phase II of the airport’s Concourse A expansion. View, which specializes in smart buildings technologies, said this is its second project at CLT,...
Schneider Promoted At Areas USA
Areas USA has named Richard Schneider as its new chief development officer, responsible for leading the business development team in identifying, attracting, and establishing new client relationships to develop and grow the business. For the past three years,...
Delaware North Opens Ironclad At RIC
Delaware North and local favorite Ironclad Coffee Roasters announced the opening of their first three locations at Richmond International Airport (RIC). Ironclad Coffee now has shops in both the RIC A and B concourses, as well as a third pre-security café in the...
Ferrovial Airports Names Head of Asset Management
Ferrovial Airports has named Jeff Drucker as its new head of asset management, responsible for assisting in the development, construction, and operation of the New Terminal One project at John Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Drucker brings 15 years of experience...
YLW Gets Funding For New Terminal
The Kelowna City Council has approved funding for a new C$90 million (US$65 million) terminal at Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Phase 1 of the expansion will add approximately 5,590 square meters of new space to the terminal building and 1,200 square meters of...
JFKIAT Seeks Duty Free Retail Partner
JFK International Air Terminal, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, is transforming and expanding the terminal, and as part of the initiative its commercial offerings are being reimaged. As part of the transformation, JFKIAT is...
Hyde Park To Open Chick-fil-A At ORD
Hyde Park Hospitality and ACDBE partner Phillips Concessions will bring a Chick-fil-A restaurant to O’Hare International Airport (ORD) the first location for the famed chicken chain in the Chicago airport. Expected to open later in 2023 in the airport’s revamped...
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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

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