Is Virtual Reality (VR) the killer app that can get travelers to look up from their smartphones while in airports? Several airports in recent months have begun testing out that notion, both with entertainment-centric and branded VR experiences. At Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), concessionaire Paradies…
…transaction is expected to be finalized during the fourth quarter of 2018. The move comes three years after Lagardère Travel Retail purchased Paradies for $530 million, resulting in the formation of Paradies Lagardère, the French firm’s North American division, with offices in both Atlanta and Toronto. Paradies Lagardère has been…
Cassie Nelson recently entered the airport concessions world when she joined the team at Paradies Lagardère. She has more than 20 years of experience with The McDonald’s Corporation, and has also worked with Bloomin’ Brands and Carrabba’s Italian Grill restaurants. AXN’s Carol Ward spoke with Nelson about how her experiences…
Paradies Lagardère will open two new travel essential locations – Univision and Relay – at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Univision will be in Terminal C, while Relay, a new concept at the airport, will be in pre-security in Terminal D. “Paradies Lagardère is thrilled with the opportunity…
…but we are looking to continue serving the passengers. Ward: You have HMSHost and Paradies Lagardère, correct? Nardone: Yes. There’s nothing new in terms of contracts. It’s about continuing to keep the product fresh and continuing to work with folks to make sure that everybody is getting what they need….
