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Qdoba, Sbarro Open At PHL
MarketPlace PHL, which manages concessions at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) announced the opening of new dining choices at the airport. Qdoba has opened in Terminal F and Sbarro in Terminal A. "We’ve been pleased with the recent expansion of food options at...
Coca-Cola Sponsors YYC Mural
Calgary Airport Authority has jointly partnered with Coca-Cola and Coke Canada Bottling to create a one-of-a-kind mural installation that depicts a series of scenes along the city’s iconic Bow River. The sponsorship reinforces YYC’s efforts to create a sense of place...
RDU Makes Commercial Management Appointment
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDAA), operator of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), has named Lisa Leyva as its new senior director, commercial management, overseeing the development of strategies and initiatives aimed at increasing non-aeronautical...
PHL To Open Chase Sapphire Lounge
Airport Dimensions will open a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the airport announced, providing passengers with a destination to relax and work. The 20,000-square-foot lounge, to be located in the PHL Terminal D/E...
Prepango, Illy Partner For Vending At DEN
Prepango, a national operator of specialty vending machines and automated retail leader, has partnered with Denver International Airport (DEN) to install coffee vending machines. They will include Prepango’s illycaffè (illy.com) vending concept, which grinds whole...
ReachTV Promotes Wideman, Maloof
ReachTV has promoted two senior level executives to support the free, ad-supported streaming television network’s rapid growth into global markets. Demetria Wideman has been promoted to executive vice president, head of growth; and Ashley Maloof has been elevated to...
Virtual Restaurant Opens At SEA
A new virtual restaurant called Chicky has opened at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), bringing ease of use and quick pickups to the traveler experience. The store is operated by local ACDBE operator Kathy Casey, owner of Dish D’Lish, Rel’Lish Burger Lounge,...
MAC Names Wilson Deputy General Counsel
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Evan Wilson from senior attorney to deputy general counsel of the organization, which owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six reliever airports in the Twin Cities.  Wilson has worked...
HMSHost Opens Super Bien SAT
HMSHost and local chef Johnny Hernandez have opened a joint venture restaurant called Super Bien at San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Located in terminal A, Super Bien offers made-to-order Tex-Mex favorites travelers can select at the counter, like warm...
AUS Adds SkySquad, Mobility Services
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has launched a new service called SkySquad, which connects passengers with a trained, pre-vetted airport assistant to provide an extra pair of hands from the curbside to their gate (from ticketing, checking bags, loading...
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