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News and industry analysis on opportunities within the airport terminal for airlines and other air transport industry stakeholders to leverage digital retail opportunities to boost commercial revenues.
Fraport USA has won the bidding to manage the retail concessions at Baltimore/Washington International Airport for 23 years. Plans include further enhancing CX “through a variety of innovative concepts”.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has announced three new concessions in the Barbara Jordan Terminal, each designed to reflect a “commitment to delivering a seamless and memorable journey”.
Fraport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has selected Avolta and Lagardère Travel Retail to operate the F&B outlets in Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3, opening in 2026.
Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of APEX FTE Asia Expo, Singapore, 11-12 November 2025 – has unveiled a bold refresh of its signature retail campaign, as it strives to give customers personalised experiences.
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Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is strengthening its partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail in a new joint venture that will operate 20 duty free stores.
SOF Connect, the operator of Sofia Airport, is partnering with SSP to open 12 outlets across the airport. The aim is “to bring a world-class food and beverage experience to Sofia Airport” with diverse options.
Perth Airport is embarking on a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure development to deliver transformational new facilities over the next decade and ensure it is “optimising the customer experience”.
Oslo Airport is enhancing CX with an upgraded food & beverage offer in a renewed partnership with SSP. These will include internationally recognised brands, as well as outlets tailor-made for Oslo Airport.
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10-12 June 2025, Dublin
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
10-12 June 2025, Dublin
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
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Munich Airport and Lufthansa have launched a new partnership with Miles & More. This unique cooperation offers travellers and visitors to Munich Airport “an even more attractive shopping experience”.
Budapest Airport took on a new retail strategy following the pandemic, aimed at enhancing retail revenue without significant expansion of retail spaces. This strategy has redefined the retail experience and CX.
Gerald Ong, Strategy and Commercial Development, shares how Hamad International Airport is innovating to deliver a seamless and personalised CX, including a focus on sense of place and experiential retail.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with American Airlines, URW Airports, and Holt Construction, have begun the transformational commercial redevelopment at JFK’s Terminal 8.
Denver International Airport has announced the opening of Elway’s Taproom & Grill, Tacos Tequila Whiskey, and Peet’s Coffee as part of a new Marketplace in the Concourse A-West expansion area.
Keflavik Airport has awarded SSP Group a contract to open two new Point convenience stores, a Snæland Deli delicatessen and 17 high-tech vending machines in seven spaces at the airport.
Lithuanian Airports is making plans for the catering areas in the new departures terminal at Vilnius Airport, which is scheduled to commence operations in February 2025, with over 1,000sqm of commercial space.
In this interview, Arthur Reijnhart, Executive Director Schiphol Commercial, shares Royal Schiphol Group’s bold new course for its future commercial strategies and plans for major terminal modernisation.
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