The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), through its Airport Consortium on Customer Trust (ACT) Program, has released a new catalog of key business terms and standard provisions for use in airport concessions contracts. AAAE said the new product will...

Denver International Airport (DEN) has launched a new pilot program with Baggage Airline Guest Services (Bags) and CLEAR that allows CLEAR members to pre-book checked luggage before arriving at one of two Bags locations at DEN. Bags currently operates DEN’s free bag...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended enforcement of the REAL ID requirement by 24 months, from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. States will now have additional time to ensure their residents have driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the...

XWELL, formerly the XpresSpa Group, announced partnership with HydroMassage and Human Touch®, manufacturers of hands-free massage equipment, to introduce fully autonomous and customizable services in select XpresSpa and Treat locations in the U.S, beginning early next...

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) has named Ken Nichols to the position of vice president of engineering, responsible for strategic leadership, planning, coordination, and management of development projects and programs at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan...

Jackmont Hospitality has hired hospitality industry veteran Gedeon Tsegaye as its new corporate director of beverage. The company said the hiring is in preparation of rapid national growth heading into 2023, including numerous chef-driven concepts at airports across...

Kevin Gotthard has been appointed chief financial officer for WHSmith North America, which incorporates both Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion. He will oversee the finance department in a period of rapid growth as the business expands its stores across airports...

A 24-hour 7-11 convenience store has opened at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYC). Located in Terminal 1 International Arrivals, the store will serve travelers and airport employees who are quickly on-the-go, as well as those waiting to pick up loved ones....

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has added Sevens at 49 VLT (video lottery terminal) Lounge, a gaming establishment, to its roster of concessions options for travelers. 747 Gaming Group Corporation handles gaming operations while SSP America provides the food and...

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)  has extended the contract of current president and chief executive officer Todd Hauptli. Hauptli has signed a new deal keeping him in the role through the end of 2028. Hauptli has served as AAAE president and CEO...