Craig Richmond of Vancouver International is honored as ARN’s Director of the Year for the large airports division. His colleagues say he has been influential at YVR, in the community, and on national and international stages. Legacy food and beverage […]
Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, is honored as ARN’s Director of the Year in the medium airports division. Her colleagues praise her efforts in revitalizing PIT. Pop-up concessions location are becoming an increasingly popular strategy to […]
Larry Krauter, CEO of Spokane Airports, is featured ARN’s Director of the Year in the small airports division. His colleagues in Spokane and around the country praise his work. Long-term Federal Aviation Administration funding and a Passenger Facility Charge cap […]
Shopper marketing strategies, which are already driving consumer purchases on the street, are increasingly being deployed in airports. 7-Eleven is making headway in airports, with travelers placing high value on speed and convenience. Large population and business growth in the […]
Celebrity chef-driven restaurants continue to resonate as chefs and their operators have expanded beyond their home markets. Mid-sized concessionaires continue to see opportunity in the industry. Major players in airport concessions are finding ways to give back to the communities […]
Challenges remain in the ACDBE certification process, particularly uneven requirements and long wait times. Airport Minority Advisory Council chair Farad Ali discusses the economic benefits of minority and woman participation in the industry. New firms are coming on the scene […]
Airports are adding services to appeal to travelers seeking healthy options. These can include venues like spas, gyms, chiropractic support and other offerings. Airports are also offering fitness-focused features that are not revenue generators, including yoga rooms and walking paths. […]
Designers and architects are increasingly using placemakers as focal points to drive passenger wayfinding and to generate revenue. Two reports show the overwhelming infrastructure needs at U.S. airports. ARN offers full coverage of its 2017 Revenue Conference & Exhibition. ARN […]
ARN unveils its sponsors, exhibitors and speakers for the ARN 2017 Conference & Exhibition, held March 12-15 in New Orleans. The article features short profiles on each contributor to the conference, as well as a exhibit hall map and other […]
The Canadian government is assessing a plan that could lead to further privatization of the nation’s airports as for-profit enterprises. Concessionaires are increasing their reliance on technology, employing tools to enhance customer engagement. Vancouver International hired a futurist to contemplate […]