Airport Experience® News - Food & Beverage Issue 2025

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more air service both from incumbent carriers and new entrants, especially when the terminal is completed.” And as each phase of the AVLForward project glides forward, Bleiweis and the AVL team look forward to showing visitors what makes the area worth visiting. “Our region deserves this stunning, spacious and welcoming gateway to and from our beloved Western North Carolina,” says Bleiweis. “The legacy terminal, opened in 1961, helped open our doors to and from the world at that time, a significant project led by visionary leaders in our region. Now, 64 years later (and about 2 million more travelers per year), our vision is building on what our predecessors imagined. “We are excited to open our new doors that will be the gateway to and from one of the most vibrant, beautiful and desirable places in America,” Bleiweis continues. “The architecture is incredibly thoughtful and relevant to us. The space is designed for our travelers, visitors and employees – for functionality, and also to reflect who we are. This first phase is amazing, and it is only half of what’s to come – and we are so proud to welcome one and all.”

Above, Left: National brands like Jimmy John’s and Tropical Smoothie Café will join a range of local brands in the new AVL concessions program. Retail will also be robust with local options. Paradies Lagardère will operate both F&B and retail in the new terminal.

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