Airport Experience® News - ACDBE Issue 2026

AXN Forms Next Gen Collective To Help Guide Evolution

BY SARAH BELING

Succession planning, employee development and incorporating insights from younger generations have become increasingly important topics in the airport concessions industry. As organizations navigate a “silver wave” of retirements among longtime leaders, a new generation of professionals is stepping into leadership roles with a focus on addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges.

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AX NEWS JUNE 2026