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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.
Areas Appoints COO
Areas USA has appointed former Aramark executive Clint Westbrook as chief operating officer. In this role, Clint will be responsible for driving the efficiencies of Areas’ business operations, developing and executing revenue growth strategies, and elevating team...
PF Chang’s Added At DCA
Marketplace Development and Master ConcessionAir have opened a P.F. Chang’s location in Concourse E at Reagan National Airport (DCA). The 5,800-square-foot PF Chang’s offers a menu featuring made-from-scratch dishes such as Chang’s Spicy Chicken, Mongolian Beef and...
FAT Appoints Assistant Aviation Director
The City of Fresno Aviation Department has named Francisco Partida as assistant director of aviation for Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH). Partida is an experienced airport executive with 18 years of professional...
DEN’s Washington Withdraws FAA Bid
Philip Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport (DEN), has withdrawn from consideration to be the head of the Federal Aviation Administration. News of Washington’s decision to withdraw from the nomination process first came in a March 25 tweet from U.S....
Jolly Named Chief of Staff At SDF
The Louisville Regional Airport Authority, which operates Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) has promoted Noel Jolly to the newly created position of chief of staff. Jolly will focus on advancing high-level strategic priorities that are impactful to...
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,...
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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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