Airport Experience® News - Post-Conference Issue 2025

Best Local Management Team: Delaware North Team at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Best Casual Dining Concept – Medium/Small Airports: Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails by Mission Yogurt at John Wayne Airport Best Casual Dining Concept – Large Airports: Lucky Buns by The Grove at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Best Quick-Serve Restaurant Concept – Medium/Small Airports: Velvet Taco by LaTrelle’s Management Corporation at William P. Hobby Airport Best Quick-Serve Restaurant Concept – Large Airports: Fat Sal’s/Yakumi by Crews Hospitality at Los Angeles International Airport Best Overall Retailer – Small Operators: Love From USA Group

Best Overall Retailer – Large Operators: Paradies Lagardère Best Sustainability Initiative In Airports: John Wayne Airport – Edible Food Donation Program Best Overall Restaurateur – Small Operators: High Flying Foods Best Overall Restaurateur – Large Operators: HMSHost Airport With The Best Community Engagement Initiative: Denver International Airport, for Business Development Training Academy Restaurateur With The Highest Regard For Customer Service – Small Operators: High Flying Foods

Below: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was voted as the Airport with the Best Commercial Team. Pictured (center l-r) are Antonio Elliott, Scott Knight and Tyronia Smith, all of ATL. The team is flanked by Melissa K. Montes (left) and presenter Carlos Bernal of Areas USA (right).

Above: Velvet Taco by LaTrelle’s Management Corporation was recognized as the best quick-serve restaurant concept in the medium/small airport category. Pictured (left to right) are Cramer James, Chris James, Kenneth James and Cameron James.

Above: Orlando International secured the trophy for the Airport with the Highest Regard for Customer Service. Pictured center are Kate Webb and Tracy Conner Harris of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, flanked by presenter Atousa Ghoreichi of HMSHost (left) and Melissa K. Montes (right).

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