b'22 ABQ CONCESSIONSHOSTED BYMoving Ahead The airport anticipates announcing awards by the end of this With bid proposals for new concessions due June 30, ABQ willyear, and allowing companies with the winning proposals to review submissions this summer to engineer the perfect mix ofbegin building out their concessions units in 2024.tenants.The grand opening of the new food hall is slated for next fall, We have established an ad hoc committee of experiencedwith other units on both sides of the T-connector opening in city personnel to evaluate the proposals and score them basedphases through 2025.NEW LOCATION FOR 2023on the quality of the proposals, Manriquez explains. OnceUltimately, ABQ is planning to feature a mix of fast-casual this process is complete, our city leadership will review thefood and beverage offerings, full-service restaurants and scores and recommendations of the committee, then presentproducts from local breweries and wineries, plus a broad arrayLong Beach Convention Center, Californiathe selected awardees for City Council consideration. of local products throughout the retail program. 19-21 SEPTEMBER 2023The diversity of cuisine, craft beer, wine and spirits, as well as various products based on New Mexicos variety of cultivated farmEVENT THEME: AIR TRANSPORT 2030SEAMLESS. goods has evolved and expanded over the"The great thing about FTE Global for our team is the ability to understand last couple of decades, Manriquez says. It is time for us to do even more to elevate IMMERSIVE. the traveling publics awareness of all thesewhat others are doing and get great new ideas. It really helps get that creative wonderful products and home-grown brands.engine firing."Manriquez is quick to note that ABQsScott Kirby, CEO, United AirlinesENGAGING. current concessionaires have been excellentMORE EXCLUSIVES | MORE LAUNCHES | MORE INNOVATION | MORE STARTUPSpartners in getting the Dream of Flight program firmly on this path. Direct view LED displays can blend entertainment andWith the new RFPs, we are looking to information to immerse travelers along their journey.enhance this effort and raise the bar acrossFirst airline CEO keynotes confirmed Connect with our Daktronics airport team to learn howthe board, he elaborates. The refresh of our our technology transforms spaces into high-definitionprogram is both a celebration of what hasfor FTE Global 2023 in Los Angelesstructural artlike an iconic clock tower. come before and a celebration of how far New Mexico has come in more recent years. It is a forward-looking approach that balances our DAKTRONICS.COM/AIRPORTS unique legacy with a hunger for growth and evolution. Enhancements to the concessions program are closely aligned with the airports guiding principles for the renovation project itself and a forthcoming $3 million project to feature additional local and regional art in the newly refurbished spaces.This renovation and reimagined experience is inspired by our love of this historic and unique airport, says McCurley. We know how strongly our community feels about respecting the spirit of the Sunport. It is the gateway of New Mexico,ChristineAnneAndrsCampbell and we take our commitment to responsible stewardship of our airport very seriously.Ourmires- Rigail Conesa WilsonWere going to continue investing in theWidener CEO, CEO, CEO,Sunport to support our long-term vision forCEO, Aeromexico Air Indiathis one-of-a-kind airport.Air FranceTAP Air ACI-NABOOTH #1509PortugalCONFERENCE &SEPT. 30 - OCT. 3, 2023 EXPOSITION LONG BEACH, CA REGISTRATION NOW LIVECO-LOCATED WITH APEX/IFSA EXPOJuly | August 2023AirportImprovement.comPAX-fte-global-2023-advert-print.indd 1 12/05/2023 14:51:05'