AXiNsider is an interview-style podcast featuring in-depth discussions with the professionals, leaders and wave-makers working to steer the airport and concessions industries toward growth and innovation.
Episodes
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Like many, Roz Mallet did not begin her career in non-traditional hospitality. She did not even have a traditional background one would think necessary for hospitality, possessing degrees in psychology and education. However, she did begin her career in hospitality in the traditional sense as an hourly employee. Fast forward many years later, Roz developed a very lengthy resume decorated with executive positions with well-known brands such as Caribou Coffee, Applebee's, TGI Fridays, and La Madeleine. Eventually, Roz would decide to begin and build her own business where she would focus on airports and military bases and utilizing her many skills from Human Resources (where she spent 25 years of her career) to operations to administration to strategy and more.
November is Small Business Month and so for the entire month we will feature various small businesses in airports. This entire series is sponsored by global retailer WHSmith. For more information go to www.whsmith.co.uk.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Howard Eng has compiled a long list of memories and experiences during every stop in his storied career. It began in his youth when aspirations of becoming a pilot went unfulfilled. But he maintained his connection to aviation by expanding into airports as an administrative trainee with Transport Canada upon graduating from university. From that point onward, Howard went on to Edmonton International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport and ultimately to Toronto Pearson International Airport. As he begins the next phase of his life, Howard shares what he has learned, what he will miss most, and what he is looking forward to.
This episode is sponsored by Airport Dimensions. For details on how they can bring their solutions to your airport to increase your lounge revenue, enhance passenger services and more, visit airportdimensions.com for more information.
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Manuel Soto began working at the family’s airport business when he was in college and continued on to adulthood. After many years, he decided to take all that he learned and experienced and branch out on his own. And so, Skyline Concessions was born and with it, a high degree of risk in addition to doubts and second-guessing. But thanks to perseverance, Manuel and Skyline Concessions continued on and after a few years won its first contract.
November is Small Business Month and so for the entire month the Airport Experience News Podcast will feature various small businesses in airports.
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Sarah Levy Imberman started her career going to school for culinary, making chocolate candies and desserts first in her mom's kitchen and then eventually growing it into her own business. The Chicagoan literally had a sweet beginning to her career, meeting celebrities and partaking in baking competitions on Food Network. Sarah then took her talents to the airport space partnering with SSP America.
November is Small Business Month and so for the entire month we will feature various small businesses in airports. Stay tuned to hear from more stories of a variety of companies.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Abby Carey rose through the Port of Portland first in public affairs then to customer relations and eventually to her current position as concessions development manager for Portland International Airport. The sum of her experiences at all levels of the Port gave her valuable exposure to how the airport operates as a member and extension of the community. In this episode of Ones To Watch, get to know more about Abby who is a native Portlander with a strong sense of pride for the region and the airport.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
...and the expansion of a global brand in an emerging category here in North America.
Friday Oct 25, 2019