Aviation View Magazine | Volume 1, Issue 4

11 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 AIRPORTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2021 AIRPORT CONCESSIONS AWARDS A irports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, recently announced the winners of the 2021 ACI-NA Airport Concessions Awards, which celebrate the resilience of airports, concessionaires, and business partners. “This year’s recipients are just some of the many examples of how the airport and concessions industry continues to work in partnership through challenging times,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “Since the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, airports and their stakeholders have taken proactive steps to help ensure the health and safety of passengers and airport workers. We look forward to continuing to work with our members on these important issues and celebrating more examples in 2022.” The 2021 ACI-NA Airport Concessions Awards are comprised of seven award categories — encompassing three airport awards, three concessionaire/service provider awards, and one joint award. 2021 Award Winners Adaptability Awards: This category recognizes airports, concessionaires, and/or service providers that have demonstrated adaptability and versatility to maintain a safe concessions program while preserving the customer experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 Airport Adaptability Award winners are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (large airport), Indianapolis International Airport (medium airport), and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (small airport). OPENING L INES