“We’re going to continue to see more pop-up retail that is a function of the ability to be flexible. … That flexibility is going to be something that continues to develop, much like you would find in the retail world outside of airports.”
As operations return to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, airports need to find ways for people to congregate differently than they have in the past. They are showing open-mindedness to change, from repurposing previously unused space, such as moving walkways, into long, narrow restaurant and retail space to increasing the availability lounges or flexible pop-up locations, they’re working with tenants to creatively use space. They’re also adding services and finding ways to become more environmentally pleasing and sustainable, in hopes of reducing stress and increasing traveler confidence.
O’Kelly Kasprak is a full-service architecture, interior design and project management firm.
Ep. 20 - Pauline Armbrust, Founder, Airport Experience News and Airport Experience Conference
Ep. 19 - Courtney Thornton, EVP, Governmental and External Affairs, Avolta
Ep. 18 - Elizabeth Dwernychuk, Director of Passenger Experience, Edmonton International Airport
Ep. 17 - Tracy Harris, Vice President, Concessions, Orlando International Airport
Ep. 16 - Derryl Benton, Chief Development Officer, North America, Avolta
Ep. 15 - Roddy McOwan, Chief Development Officer, WHSmith North America
Ep 14: Nick Crews, CEO & Manager Partner, Crews Companies
Ep. 13 - Gregg Paradies, President and CEO, Paradies Lagardère
Ep. 12 - Rick Piccolo, President and CEO, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Ep. 11- Paul McGinn, Retired CEO, Marketplace Development
Ep. 10 - Pat Murray, Deputy CEO, SSP America
Ep. 9 - Alan Gluck, Senior Manager of the Global Aviation Commercial Advisory, ICF
Ep.8 - Zenola Campbell, Vice President of Concessions, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Ep. 7 - Paul Brown, Senior Director of Airport Brands and Concepts, SSP America
EP. 6 - Eric Johnson, Director of Commercial Management and Airline Affairs, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
EP. 5 - Andy Weddig - Executive Director of the Airport Restaurant and Retail Association
Ep. 4 - Stu Holcombe, Managing Partner, Travel Retail Partners
Ep.3 - Candace McGraw, CEO, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Ep. 2 - Ron Gomes, Retired Vice President of Strategic Alliances, HMSHost
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