Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2026

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Launched in 2009, Minute Suites provides private suites where travelers can nap, relax, and work Most facilities are open 24/7 and offer showers, snacks, beverages, and travel merchandise

Mission Yogurt was founded more than 35 years ago by Denver-native Rod Tafoya Establishing its roots as a single, franchised yogurt shop in Arvada in 1988, the company has since grown to a robust portfolio of several unique and respected brands at DEN, SAN and SNA airports and in the City of Denver While the composition of its restaurant and retail partners has shifted in recent years to be much more eclectic – ranging from national household names to local favorites as well as a handful of proprietary concepts – the company will continue to honor our roots in being a nimble, dynamic and always-improving asset to the brands and airports it serves Nashville International Airport (BNA) serves as the gateway to Music City and beyond, offering an award-winning travel experience for more than 24 8 million passengers annually – and counting With a focus on outstanding customer service, top-of-the-line facilities, and air service in a safe and secure environment, BNA continues to build a world-class airport for a world-class city through its transformational expansion programs, featuring new concourses, art installations, and passenger amenities designed to elevate every journey in a way that is distinctly Nashville

OTG Management develops and operates restaurants and retail markets in airports throughout North America With more than 350 locations across 22 terminals in 10 of the world’s busiest airports, OTG is an industry leader OTG combines world- class hospitality, award-winning cuisine, innovative design and state-of-the-art technology to deliver a superior guest experience Founded in Philadelphia in 1996, OTG serves hundreds of millions of passengers annually

Founded in 1984, Papa Johns is a leading global pizza brand with more than 6,000 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories In addition to quality recipes and premium ingredients, Papa Johns provides operators with robust training programs and proven processes

Paradies Lagardère is a travel retailer and restaurateur that handles $1 6 billion in annual sales from more than 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 the company numerous accolades, including Best Airport Retailer for 27 consecutive years and Best Brand Restaurateur by Airport Experience News Patrick King Woollen Company is the largest designer and manufacturer of plaid wool products in North America Our specialty is designing custom plaids using brand colors or inspirational images Our core products (scarves, lambswool, merino wool and silk, ladies bags, blankets and stadium blankets which are great for the tourist souvenir industry with grab-and-go products that speak to their travel experience We produce for NHL sports teams, custom city plaids using the flag of the city to tell a story about the destination they have just visited We can customize city and state plaids and we also have an extensive in-stock product program Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America’s Friendliest Airport®, is located in the heart of the southwestern United States Twenty-four airlines provide nonstop service to more than 150 destinations Amenities include extensive dining and retail options highlighting local and regional brands, reservation parking, an award-winning customer service program featuring therapy dogs, a nationally recognized public art program that reflects the culture and creativity of Arizona, and more As the largest economic engine for the state, Phoenix Sky Harbor supports tens of thousands of jobs and generates billions in annual economic impact The airport is committed to sustainability, innovation, and community partnership

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