Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2026

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At Qdoba Mexican Eats , the mission is to bring flavor to people’s lives through its communities, its people, its restaurants, and its food Qdoba is the largest Mexican fast-casual franchisor in the U S The company offers multiple channels to generate revenue via kiosk order, mobile order, grab & go, catering and made to order offerings Qdoba is an expert in freshly-prepared quality + customization + value with an order throughput goal of 20 seconds per order The company has 15 restaurants in airports today with various franchise partners The menu offers all day parts, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, high protein and more ReachTV is a travel entertainment company with more than 2,500 screens across 90 commercial airports and 500,000 hotel rooms throughout North America Reaching over 50 million viewers each month, the network spans 750 locations and serves 2,400 airport gates across North America By combining technology, data, and storytelling, ReachTV delivers a modern, connected media experience The company is transforming travel media through original programming, and collaborations with premium network and award-winning production partners ReachTV has more LIVE sports than any other network, with partnerships including the NFL, LIV Golf, NBA, WNBA, NASCAR, ACC College Football and Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and HBCU Sports

Inspired by functional drinks from East Asia, Dietrich Mateschitz founded Red Bull North America in the mid-1980s Mateschitz 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

The vision of Richmond International Airport (RIC) is to be the region’s preferred gateway to the world In support of this vision, RIC providing choices to nearly five million annual travelers via our air carrier partners by offering nonstop flights to high-demand destinations and connecting options to points around the globe Additionally, cargo operations at RIC handle more than 220 million pounds of cargo per year According to the Commonwealth of Virginia, activities attributable to the airport create nearly 14,000 jobs and contribute about $2 4 billion in annual economic activity to Virginia’s Capital Region To learn more, please visit RIC on the web, X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn SLA Worldwide is a leading airport concessions operator with a growing footprint across major U S airports Its specialty is creating a “local sense of place” in each airport, inspired by retail and food & beverage experiences that are true to the city beyond the gates SLA is also focused on overlooked space for revenue opportunities with micro-food & beverage and entertainment through SkyCommerce Additionally, SLA launched the Airport Hospitality Academy, which provides best in-class customer service and management training for both current and aspiring airport employees This training fosters empathetic service for traveler’s needs and sets a new standard for operating in this environment that is unexpected and differentiating SSP America is a division of SSP Group, a global leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations employing 49,000 colleagues in around 3,000 units across 38 countries SSP America focuses on airports across the Americas, delivering a “taste of place” and creating unique boutique brands specifically tailored to the airport environment Our portfolio blends local authenticity with operational excellence to offer travelers memorable dining experiences Guided by our purpose to be the best part of the traveler’s journey, we prioritize innovation, partnership, and a culture built on four values: curiosity, ownership, teamwork, and passion 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

Swyft is an automated retail company offering automated marketing stores and providing software solutions through a SaaS model Partnering with world-renowned brands such as BOSE, iStore, Therabody and AG1, Swyft offers a cutting edge contactless shopping experience, along with the unparalleled exposure to potential consumers at high-traffic travel locations such as airports and hotels, while offering double-digit EBIT

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