Airport Experience® News - Conference 2023

AIRPORT EXPERIENCE ® CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 1, 2023 Gaylord Rockies | Denver, CO

SPONSORS

THE AIRPORT EXPERIENCE CONFERENCE WOULDN’T BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS.

From the Experience Hall to the educational sessions to the lively events and after-hours networking and socializing opportunities, AXC 2023 is a reflection of our sponsors’ commitment to the industry. Take a look at the profiles below and learn a little more about the sponsors that contributed to this essential show.

Aero Service Group was founded in 2006 as an ACDBE and currently has 14 restaurants in four airports. The company also runs concessions at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) under a management contract for the airport authority. The restaurant professionals at Aero Service Group are committed to the hospitality industry, creating and nurturing brands that are proven to generate results for the traveling public, airport partners and the company. Aero Service Group believes that the airport dining experience doesn’t have to be routine, predictable or stale; that there can be quality, excitement and genuine hospitality; and they have respect their profession and dedication to guests. Airport Dimensions wants travelers to value their time at the airport. The company continuously seeks ways to open new dimensions in customer engagement using a mix of enriching physical experiences and innovative digital experiences, from comfortable lounges and restful sleep pods to convenient food ordering and contactless collection of duty free concessions. Airport Dimensions helps improve the traveler experience while critically helping airports maximize non aeronautical revenue opportunities, retain airlines and be more competitive.

Areas USA is a global leader in creating outstanding hospitality experiences for its guests in the 1,900 restaurants and convenience stores the company operate in airports, travel plazas, train stations, and leisure centers in 10 countries around the world. The company’s U.S. division, Areas USA, operates 130 restaurants and retail stores in nine major airports and 13 travel plazas in three states. International airport locations in the U.S. include: Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Miami, Chicago, Newark, Atlanta, Orlando, Detroit and Indianapolis. Areas USA also operates travel plazas along turnpikes in Florida, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Bambuza Hospitality Group is an ACDBE-certified travel retail and restaurant specialist founded in 2003 to serve guests through the core values of stewardship, integrity and community. The group’s portfolio of 13 restaurant and retail locations includes franchise partners like The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Sambazon, as well as bespoke concepts like Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen, Ninth & Pike Artisan Kitchen, Embarqué Whiskey Grill, Vee’s Tea’s and Happy Deli. Most recently Bambuza Hospitality Group opened Hiep Hung Marketplace, a premium Vietnamese-inspired grocery experience.

Be Relax offers relaxation and beauty services in spas located inside airports, providing travelers a pampering experience worldwide. Be Relax offers massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, hairstyling, shower facilities and aromatherapy. Services are flexible from 15 minutes to one hour to meet all passengers’ needs. Be Relax also distributes its own range of travel and massage-orientated accessories, as well as exclusive cosmetic brands.

Atmosphere is the world’s first free streaming platform for businesses, offering a way to cut cable costs and engage with customers in a whole newway. Atmosphere’s channels, such as Chive TV, have been curated to fit any vibe and integrate seamlessly into any environment. Within the Atmosphere portal, users can access the digital signage manager to do more with their marketing budgets by creating custom promotions with pre-made templates or their own assets to display features, specials and events on-screen within the stream of programming.

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