b'20 ABQ CONCESSIONSAlbuquerque SunportAdds More Local Flavor BY NICOLE NELSONMake no mistake, guests atDream of Flight is about investing in the Albuquerque International Sunporttravel experience for residents and visitors (ABQ) will soon get a major taste ofalike, McCurley explains, adding that local culture when dining and shopping at Newrenovations are also for the community, Mexicos largest commercial airport. Alreadystate and airport staff. We want everyones known for its distinctively Southwesternfirst impression to be: This is Albuquerque. architecture and dcor, ABQ is infusing moreThis is New Mexico. I am in the Land of FACTS&FIGURESlocal flavor and brands into its concessionsEnchantment!program. A new food hall is on track for nextMcCurley notes that ABQ is taking a very Project: Terminal Renovation & Concessionsfall, and other food/beverage and retail units Redevelopment prescribed community-forward approach to are expected to open through 2025.the project, especially in the concessions Location: Albuquerque (NM) Intl SunportSignificant concessions changes are partarena where it is revamping 10 retail and 16 Operating Entity: City of Albuquerque Dept. ofof the $87 million Dream of Flight: Sunportfood/beverage spaces. He describes the plan AviationReimagined project that commenced thisto add local flair and flavors as a continuation Scope: 10 retail shops; 16 food & beverage spaces January. Other importantof the airports ongoing evolution.Focus: Adding more local brands; showcasingcomponents includeInnovation Southwestern design & culturerelocating the TSA Umbrella Project: $87 million Dream of Flight:screening checkpointand Commercial Sunport Reimagined Development Manager and modernizing terminalManny Manriquez says Funding: Airport revenue; federal grants (TBD) infrastructure. Directorthat ABQ is targeting Other Renovations: Relocating TSA checkpoint;of Aviation Richardbusinesses across the modernizing HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical &McCurley says that ABQRICHARD McCURLEY state for the concessions information technology infrastructure is pulling out all the stopscontracts that are up Timeline: Overall project began Jan. 2023; food/ in both retail and food/beverage programs tofor bid. Currently, thereMANNY MANRIQUEZbeverage concessions proposals due June 30, 2023;further enhance the New Mexican experienceare one food and beverage and three retail new food hall slated to debut in fall 2024, with otherfor customers. units opening in phases through 2025 contracts that are active, Manriquez reports. July | August 2023AirportImprovement.com'