The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 44 countries and territories, today released its Travel Retail Study in the Post-Pandemic Era, revealing a fundamental shift in airport retail dynamics. The study points out that younger travelers are now driving spend, while passenger behaviour, rather than sheer traffic volumes, has become the defining factor of airport travel retail performance.
Nelson Airport chief executive Brendan Cook said the two organisations had worked together constructively to address the golf club’s main concerns with Project 2-Zero, which enables a future airport runway extension to the north and would require the airport to purchase golf club land.
Specifically designed for busy locations such as airports, Uber’s cutting-edge PIN technology now lets returning Wellington locals and visitors book an Uber trip, then simply stroll 15 meters from the terminal doors to catch their ride from the new dedicated pick-up zone.
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 45 countries and territories, welcomed the decision of Gulf Cooperation Council to establish the Gulf Civil Aviation Authority, describing the initiative as historic milestone for aviation in the region that will strengthen regional integration, enhance global competitiveness, and lay the institutional foundations for a new era of coordinated aviation development across the Gulf countries.
Perth Airport has appointed joint venture partners BMD Group and CPB Contractors (Skyway) as contractors to construct a major component of its new runway project, representing a significant step forward for Western Australia’s aviation sector.
The event brought together the executives from A5 members, namely, Guangdong Airport Authority, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Shenzhen Airport (Group) Company Limited, Zhuhai Airport Group Corporation, and Macau International Airport. The meeting aims to discuss strategies for collaborative development among the airports in the GBA, further advancing the national strategic plan.
Prolonged waiting by private cars and cabs creates artificial congestion, hindering traffic flow and inconveniencing passengers and drivers. To address this and to improve the passenger experience, BIAL is introducing a lane segregation system to enforce discipline, prevent unauthorised parking, and reduce dwell times. This will ease kerbside congestion and deter misuse of the pick-up zone in front of the terminals.
As Airports Innovate commenced in Busan today, Mr. Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, the association representing over 600 airports, delivered a strong State of the Industry address, calling for industry-wide innovation and policy reforms to future-proof airport operations.
As part of its ongoing efforts to provide exceptional services that facilitate smooth travel processes and to save passengers’ time and effort, Sharjah Airport has announced the launch of its Home Check-In service.
The Sunshine Coast Airport Gateway Precinct Master Plan has received approval from Economic Development Queensland, marking a major milestone for one of the region’s key growth projects.
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