Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2024

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Jan Farris Consulting, LLC is a full-service firm that specializes in the management and production of creative and custom Request for Proposal writing The team of experienced professionals, consisting of writers, graphic designers, and project managers, is well-versed in the intricacies of RFP writing and graphic design, ensuring that every proposal produced is tailored to each client’s unique needs and objectives With extensive expertise and dedication to excellence, the team prides itself on delivering exceptional results to clients Jan Farris Consulting is a certified ACDBE, DBE, SBE company Just Walk Out Technology by Amazon empowers retailers and venues to delight consumers with convenient, checkout free shopping and provide product and shopping insights that drive operational efficiencies and enhance the store experience The technology is made possible by a combination of computer vision, object recognition, advanced sensor, deep machine learning models, and generative AI These technologies work together seamlessly to help shoppers find what they need fast, exit the store quickly, and get charged accurately

LaTrelle’s is a family-owned, ACDBE-certified business based in Houston, TX The company has owned and operated restaurants in major airports since 1985 Today LaTrelle’s is proud to operate restaurants in nine major airports across the United States

Lettuce Fly is the airport division of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants It was created in 2012 to introduce the traveling public to Lettuce Entertain You’s high-quality dining experiences including full-service restaurants, bars, kiosks, and markets Our concessionaires have access to our diverse portfolio of brands, cuisines and service styles all under one umbrella

Love From USA Group, Inc. is an ACDBE, woman-owned family business with more than 45 years of specialty retail, travel, news, and convenience experience With 19 locally inspired concepts in airports and high-trafficked tourist areas throughout the United States, Love From USA fills store shelves and displays with relevant merchandise mixes that sell, whether it be products sourced by local vendors, or exclusive products curated by the company’s in-house buying and graphic design teams

Mananalu Water is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles by bottling water in aluminum, an infinitely recyclable material Founded by Hawaiian native, activist and actor Jason Momoa, Mananalu make waves in the industry by offering consumers an alternative to plastic For every bottle of Mananalu sold or donated, the company removes the equivalent of one plastic bottle from ocean-going waste

MarketPlace Development is a forward-looking real estate company that transforms the passenger experience at airports across the country through the development and management of airport concessions Working in partnership with airports and airlines, we develop first-class retail programs providing passengers with incomparable amenities and our partners with an improved financial return from their concessions program

Master ConcessionAir began in 1994 from an opportunity to partner as an ACDBE for F&B operations in Miami International Airport (MIA) Immediately the cofounders realized the formula for success was to have exceptional operations and exceed the travelers’ expectations, and so the mission statement was born: serving the world, one guest at a time Over the past 25 years, a seasoned executive management team has done exactly that, while also developing an extensive understanding of industry trends and expectation That has inspired a unique, innovative and engaging translation of local brands, chefs and partnerships, as well as a balance of national brands Master ConcessionAir takes great pride in delivering fresh new vibrant food service concepts to the traveler

Minute Suites offers travelers a clean and serene private retreat in the airport terminal Founded by physicians and health care professionals, our company has adhered to a medical-grade cleaning protocol after each guest visit for over a decade With 13 locations around the country and more on the way, our suites are the perfect place to relax during a layover

Mission Yogurt and its subsidiary companies own and operate restaurant and retail concepts primarily in high-traffic airports, including Denver International (DEN), San Diego International (SAN) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) From Mission’s humble beginning with one frozen yogurt location in Arvada, Colorado to now operating 17 successful concepts, Mission’s goals remain the same: maintain steady growth, develop the best team in the industry and provide an exceptional customer experience to travelers

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