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The future of travel retail

BD+C

Travelers are stuck in the airport for hours at a time. For retailers, that means a rare, captive audience not often found outside airport walls. It’s an opportunity to give travelers what they want—local food options, the chance to try on new makeup or souvenirs from local artisans and artists.

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Miami International Airport is home to the first Johnnie Walker store in the U.S.

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The airport experience has evolved over the years in an attempt to ease the tribulations associated with air travel. Airports are no longer defined by fast-food restaurants and duty-free shops; they have become something more akin to shopping malls, with luxury retail stores and expensive, sit-down restaurants.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

Business Facilities

Travel Association, 2.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. billion) and Retail ($109.6 Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. By the BF Staff.

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Hensel Phelps Awarded CMAR Contract at Austin-Bergstrom Airport

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Hensel Phelps was recently awarded a construction manager-at-risk contract for the concessions build-out at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas. This contract is with Delaware North Travel Hospitality Inc., a hospitality, food service and retail company, servicing airports and sports venues across the globe.

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Millionaire Sitt Invests $1 Million To Improve NYC Airport Infrastructure; Launches Global Gateway Alliance

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Sitt, CEO of Thor Equities is taking it upon himself to improve the infrastructure of New York City’s airports. ” Sitt continues, Our airports are often the first and last impressions visitors have of our City and country, and every bad first impression has a direct impact on economic activity. .”

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Airport review: Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii

Construction Test

Shuttle services are available from Waikiki hotels to the international terminal with Roberts Hawaii Airport Shuttles, starting at $US15 ($A22) one-way from Airport Shuttle () and SpeediShuttle () Many of the larger hotels in Waikiki also offer airport shuttle services. RETAIL THERAPY. It feels cramped and dingy.

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Current Major Construction Projects in Australia for 2024

Building Radar

This project is expected to significantly reduce travel times, enhance connectivity, and support the city’s growth by creating new communities along its route. Melbourne Airport Rail Link The Melbourne Airport Rail Link is another transformative infrastructure project that will connect Melbourne Airport to the city’s rail network.