Concessions

Airport concessions are unique retailing opportunities, characterized by high-traffic volumes and travelers inclined to spend money. Passengers tend to have plenty of time in the terminal building to shop or dine.  Outside the security checkpoints, they are usually accompanied by family or friends serving as well-wishers or meeters/greeters, which provides an additional consumer group. Concessions are often viewed as a welcome distraction during flights delays and layovers. Read more.

Concession Contest Winners:

• 2007 winners
• 2006 winners
• 2005 winners
  
  

News Clips from Centerlines:

• Revenue: The Concession Awards (January 2008) (HTML)

• Concession Revenue With a Bark (Fall 2007)
• Self-Service Concessions: Revenue sources range from simple to sophisticated (Winter 2006)
• Reflecting on August 10: Airport concessionaires share experience following latest security rules (Winter 2006)
• The ACI-NA 2005 Excellence in Airport Concessions Contest (Spring 2006)
• Concessions in the Wake of Katrina (Winter 2005)

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