Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2024

SPONSORS SSP America is a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage concessions in travel locations The company operates restaurants, bars, cafés, food courts, lounges and convenience stores in airports, train stations, motorway service stations and other leisure locations SSP operates in about 600 travel venues in 35 countries around the world with more than 550 international, national, and local brands across 2,600 units Founded and led by Principal Yasmin M Sheriff, Esq , Strategy Maven, LLC is a strategic business consulting firm specializing in F&B and retail concessions in the airport and travel industry With over 20 years of experience in business development, ACDBE/MWBE programs, DEI, marketing, legal, operations, and strategic partnerships, Strategy Maven works to support entities in obtaining, creating, and maintaining successful concessions programs and community partnerships Additional areas of focus include financial analysis and economic development, concepts and branding of multi-unit stores, small business certification and advocacy, federal and state regulatory compliance, contracts, and development of effective negotiation strategies As one of the world’s largest quick-service restaurant brands, Subway serves freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls to millions of guests across more than 100 countries in more than 37,000 restaurants every day Subway restaurants are owned and operated by Subway franchisees, a network that includes more than 20,000 dedicated entrepreneurs and small business owners who are committed to delivering the best guest experience possible in their local communities Tandem Creative, LLC is an ACDBE-certified full service marketing agency offering strategic business solutions in marketing consulting, graphic design, photography, content development and proposal development Tandem is devoted to every client’s success by offering unique and customizable solutions that catapult organizations to a new level Elevating positivity by building strength in relationships and cultivating trust is the backbone of its mission Visit tandemcreativellc com to learn more about Tandem’s work Vera Bradley has been inspiring and connecting women for more than 35 years Vera Bradley designs thoughtful solutions filled with special details to make women’s lives easier—and a bit more beautiful The brand is passionate about innovation and is developing sustainable collections with a goal of being 100% sustainable by 2025, a key tenant to its success Vera Bradley retail stores have begun to include pop-up opportunities with Pura Vida, now part of Vera Bradley, LLC brands Each store location is carefully curated to include design elements and technology expected in today’s airport environments Vera Bradley’s focus is building profitable retail installations delivering sustained growth for its partners WH Smith is a leading global travel retailer with more than 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide WH Smith North America , incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, operates approximately 320 specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America MRG prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located InMotion Entertainment Group, the airport-based electronics retailer, has more than 120 locations throughout the United States

With more than 30 years of experience in the airport channel, Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. operates three distinct companies, and each line of business has its own unique and specific skill set The company’s constantly evolving, rapidly growing portfolio of concepts includes new locations domestically and in seven new countries in recent years

Zipplicity is a suitcase ‘disguised’ as a neck pillow, allowing passengers to bring more on a flight Referred to as ‘un luggage,’ Zipplicity allows travelers to keep valuables close and carry on more, saving money, time and peace of mind

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