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October, 2009‘A vision to become the European hub of choice’
An interview with John Holland-Kaye, the new Commercial and Strategy Director, BAA Airports Ltd
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October, 2009Malta focuses on developing commercial activities
Malta International Airport will host the 19th ACI EUROPE Airport Trading Conference and Exhibition, which takes place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, on 26-28 April 2010. The airport’s €5 million terminal expansion plan includes an overhaul of the retail, catering and security areas, resulting in significant capacity increases both landside and airside. Having opened in mid-June, the airport expects to see commercial revenues accounting for almost one third of the total business by the end of next year. Louise Driscoll reports.
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June, 2009Commercial revenues at Europe’s airports increasingly embattled
The 12th meeting of the ACI EUROPE Commercial Forum was held in Porto on 20 April, preceding the 18th ACI EUROPE Trading Conference & Exhibition. Ross Falconer and Robert O’Meara report. Additional reporting by Danielle Michel.
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October, 2008Brussels Pier A: ‘total shopping experience’
The new retail space incorporates luxury with high street shopping brands, to cater for both the business and budget traveller.
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June, 2008Turning industry challenges into profitable opportunities
Danae Vogiatzi was recently appointed Chair of the ACI EUROPE Commercial Forum and is manager of retail services at Athens International Airport. Vogiatzi told Michelle Meineke how the industry will need to react positively to current adversity and how cultural spirit in the retail mix is paramount, as globalisation of travel retail becomes increasingly evident.
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February, 2008ADR expecting a retail boost
Aeroporti di Roma’s (AdR) retail sales have grown from €190 million in 2004 to €280 million in 2007 across Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports. That constitutes a 48% increase, with a 20% increase in spend per passenger across both retail (+23%) and food and beverage (+14%). Andrea Belardini, EVP, outlined details of AdR’s retail expansion and the importance of F&B to Michelle Meineke.
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February, 2008FX innovations: ‘the next level’
Major foreign exchange providers, such as American Express (AMEX), International Currency Exchange (ICE) and Travelex, are exploring new strategies and markets in their drive to take foreign exchange services at airports to the next level. Michelle Meineke reports.
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February, 2008Airport parking - harnessing the internet to drive revenues
The role of pre-booking and the internet in airport parking is currently huge and shows no sign of decreasing. The UK has led the charge – first in call-centre reservations, and now in internet services. “It’s probably no exaggeration to say that in peak season, most people who have parked in long stay parking at UK airports will have pre-booked their space,” said Theresa Hughes, managing director, Chauntry. Ross Falconer reports.
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February, 2008SSP Finland secures Helsinki-Vantaa contract
SSP Finland has won the competitive tender at Helsinki-Vantaa’s domestic terminal, which will see it operate four airside and landside units, including a restaurant, café and bars. SSP has also announced plans to open a number of additional bars and cafés in the airport’s international terminal. Ross Falconer reports.
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