Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2026

EXHIBITORS

Novamex is a major U S manufacturer, importer, and distributor of authentic Mexican beverages, famous for brands like Jarritos, C2O Coconut Water, Steaz tea and Mineragua, focusing on bringing Hispanic and natural brands to the US market BOOTH: 751 Nuts on Clark is a beloved Chicago institution, offering gourmet popcorn that has delighted locals and visitors for decades A proud ACDBE-certified, women-owned business, it is a three-generation family-run company known for its signature caramel, cheese, and other inventive popcorn flavors With over 20 years of experience operating in airports, Nuts on Clark has become a staple for travelers and locals alike Known for its fresh, handmade popcorn and commitment to quality, it captures the spirit of Chicago and the tradition of family business BOOTH: 607 OLHSO Korean BBQ & Seafood by Shin Starr Presents offers a 24/7 AI Robotic Korean BBQ & Seafood solution Experience the future in dining with OLHSO’s world’s first 24/7 fully automated Korean BBQ and seafood restaurant Recover millions in lost revenues by eliminating long wait times and prior inability to provide 24/7 high quality dining OLHSO 24/7 AI driven Korean BBQ restaurants generate the highest revenue per square foot and eliminate reliance on human labor Frictionless ordering with robotic fulfillment of consistent high-quality meals from fresh raw ingredients in 10 minutes BOOTH: 236 opticwash is the world’s first automated retail kiosk dedicated to cleaning and sanitizing eyewear and jewelry Offering the perfect solution to some of the world’s most commonly used (and germ-infested) items, opticwash uses cutting-edge tech to deliver a fast, affordable, and convenient way to clean and remove bacteria build-up while leaving surfaces scratch free The opticwash kiosk is a proven profit leader in many airports throughout the U S Come by our booth for a demonstration - and see why adding opticwash to your airport can increase customer satisfaction and retail profits BOOTH: 749 Original Traveler is a multi-brand travel goods company focused on elevating the modern travel experience Our portfolio includes Bon Voyage, AeroLux, Je T’adore, TRVL, and multiple retailer-exclusive private-label programs Today, the company’s branded and private-label products are sold across nationwide airport locations, both international hubs and regional airports Original Traveler partners with airport travel-retail, off-price, and national retailers, leading product development across luggage, backpacks, duffels, and travel accessories With global sourcing across China, Southeast Asia, and the U S , it delivers retail-ready merchandising, packaging, and scalable category programs, and is trusted for reliability, speed to market, and long-term collaboration BOOTH: 714

Panasonic Connect North America is a B2B company offering a suite of restaurant technology solutions and services that work together holistically to deliver a state-of-the art experience for both customers and staff BOOTH: 221

Panda Express is a family-owned and operated American Chinese quick service restaurant brand The first Panda Express airport location opened in 1995 at Denver International Airport (DEN) and the brand now serves in 27 airport locations and growing For guests on the go, Panda Express offers fresh, ready-to-eat entrees and less than a minute to checkout by the time the guest arrives at the serving line BOOTH: 715 Panera Bread is a leader in the fast-casual category with its identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh baked artisan breads with a wide selection of all-day menu options Today, Panera operates as both Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Canada Panera Bread is privately held by JAB Holding Company and is part of Panera Brands, one of the world’s largest fast-casual restaurant companies, comprised of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros Bagels BOOTH: 308

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