Airport Experience® News - Post-Conference Issue 2024

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16 CEOs Weigh In In a private roundtable discussion, the CEOs of seven leading concessions companies spoke with AXN’s Carol Ward and Melissa Montes about the state of the industry. 22 Employee Retention Airports aren’t always the easiest places to work, considering the complicated parking and need for background checks and daily security screening. Some airports are offering perks, including affordable childcare, to help keep workers committed. 28 The Industry’s Best Winners of the competitive and coveted Airport Experience Awards were announced at the recent Airport Experience Conference. Check out this year’s winners. 34 AXC In Pictures The Airport Experience Conference offered multiple networking opportunities. Relive some key moments with images from this year’s event. 38 Conference Highlights From the kickoff Women in Leadership gathering to the Directors Viewpoint panel, this special section of Airport Experience News features coverage of all the educational sessions at the recent AX Conference.

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6 Letter From The Publisher 7 Data Check

12 Director’s Chair Terry Blue took over from

former director Scott Brockman at Memphis International Airport at the start of this year. Now he’s putting his own unique stamp on the airport.

How people move throughout the world is changing due to artificial intelligence, according to new data from Teague. 8 Latest Buzz Passenger traffic is booming at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. (SRQ). The airport is being expanded and new concessions added to help manage the increase.

55 Advertising Index 56 Before You Take Off

High school chefs got a first-hand look at the airport concessions industry at the recent Airport Experience Conference. Culinary students from four schools competed in an appetizer contest at the conference, allowing them to hone and showcase their skills.

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AX NEWS APRIL/MAY 2024