Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2025

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Paradies Lagardère is a travel retailer and restaurateur with $1 6 billion in annual sales from over 700 stores, restaurants and bars in more than 90 airports across North America Specializing in three airport concessions areas — travel essentials, specialty retail and dining (with expertise in international, national and local brands) — Paradies Lagardère’s commitment to exceptional customer service, superior design and award-winning retail and restaurant operations has earned numerous accolades, including Best Airport Retailer for 27 consecutive years and Best Brand Restaurateur by Airport Experience News

PATH is the first genuinely sustainable bottled water and the only bottled water company in the industry that offers premium enhanced water in a refillable aluminum bottle that is 100% recyclable and made in the U S A

Patrick King Woollen Company is one of North America’s largest tartan/plaid wool designers and manufacturers The company produces high quality home decor and fashion accessories from its own deluxe wool, lambswool and wool blend fabrics Patrick King’s specialty is designing exclusive custom tartans/plaids, and the company is committed to enhancing clients’ brands recognition by creating a luxurious product that is soft to touch, and which allows the traveler to connect through the design with their own memories and stories

For over 50 years Peet’s Coffee has been dedicated to crafting the perfect cup, an endeavor that shapes every step of the company’s process, from partnering with farmers to roasting by hand, so guests can drink the best, freshest coffee knowing it’s from a company that cares

Potbelly Corporation , a Chicago-based neighborhood sandwich concept, has been delighting customers since 1977 Known for its toasty sandwiches, hand-dipped milkshakes and welcoming atmosphere, Potbelly has become a beloved destination for thousands of customers across the country With over 430 locations in more than 32 states, including airports and military bases, Potbelly continues to grow through strategic partnerships and franchise opportunities, all while remaining dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities it serves ReachTV is a free, ad-supported, streaming television network with more than 50 million viewers per month The network is distributed in 750 venues, serving 2,400 airport gates and 500,000 hotel rooms across North America ReachTV brings together tech, data and storytelling to offer viewers a new connected media experience with shopability, featuring a rich library of live sports, and premium original content ReachTV’s current content partners include the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, TikTok, LIV Golf, ACC Football, ACC Men’s & Women Basketball, HBCU Sports, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Business Traveler, Billboard, Nexstar Media’s CW Network, Stage Access, Drone Racing League, the Harlem Globetrotters, Brinx TV, and more

Red Bull North America Inspired by functional drinks from East Asia, Dietrich Mateschitz founded Red Bull in the mid 1980s He developed not only a new product but also a unique marketing concept and launched Red Bull Energy Drink in Austria on April 1, 1987 A completely new product category was born – energy drinks

SAMBAZON Acai Bowls is a better-for-you quick-service açaí bowl concept offering fresh, plant-based food in a vibrant, welcoming and efficient footprint Using high-quality ingredients, including its own certified organic and fair trade açaí, SAMBAZON’s mission is to share the delicious powers of açaí to fuel healthier people and a happier planet

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

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