BLOG: THE RIDESHARE CONUNDRUM AT US AIRPORTS
Airports across the US are making big changes to handle growing congestion at the kerb with Boston Logan becoming the latest gateway to relocate Lyft and Uber drivers from roads...
OTTAWA WINS AWARD FOR ITS PASSENGER ACCESSIBILITY EFFORTS
Ottawa International Airport marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities by announcing that it has received an Accessibility Certified Gold rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) programme. RHFAC is...
PERTH TURNING TO TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE THE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE
Perth Airport is turning to technology to help it enhance the passenger experience and better equip it to handle traffic growth. The gateway is committed to an extensive upgrade of...
SENSE OF PLACE DESIGN AT TAIPEI’S TAOYUAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Following the launch of the impressive new Ever Rich retail space at Taoyuan International Airport, The Design Solution’s Nick Taylor explains how commercial planning and design are driving the new...
VAN DON IN VIETNAM NAMED THE WORLD’S LEADING NEW AIRPORT
Van Don International Airport in northeast Vietnam has been named ‘World’s Leading New Airport 2019’ at the 26th annual World Travel Awards (WTA). This is only the second year WTA has presented...
RAFEAL ECHEVARNE APPOINTED NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ACI-LAC
Rafael Echevarne, the current CEO of Sangster International Airport in Jamaica, will be the new director general of ACI-LAC. He is to replace Javier Martinez, who has successfully led the...
CHINA’S AIRPORTS EMBRACING AI AND AUTOMATION – NEW REPORT
Airlines and airports in China are embracing artificial intelligence and automation to provide the hyper-personalised self-service experience their passengers are demanding, a new report reveals. According to the SITA 2019...
LAWA’S FLINT TO JOIN GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has pulled off a major coup by agreeing a deal with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) CEO, Deborah Flint, to become its president and CEO...
INDONESIA’S FUTURE CAPITAL CITY AIRPORT MAKES SOLAR POWER COMMITMENT
APT Pranoto Airport is set to become Indonesia’s first gateway to utilise solar powered energy after signing a deal to have photovoltaic panels installed on rooftops across the airport site....
VANCOUVER AIRPORT AUTHORITY’S CRAIG RICHMOND TO RETIRE IN JUNE 2020
Vancouver Airport Authority has begun the search for a new president and CEO following the announcement that Craig Richmond is to retire in June, 2020, after seven years in the...
NEW HOTEL OPENS AT CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT
Christchurch Airport’s new NZ$80 million Novotel hotel officially welcomed its first guests last night with a special charity event. The 4.5 star hotel opens to the public today, but more...
PEOPLE MATTERS – UTOPIA OR DYSTOPIA?
Terri Morrissey and Richard Plenty provide their thoughts on artificial intelligence and robots in the workplace.1.0.0.20 This column is called ‘People Matters’ for a good reason. People remain the key...