Letter From the Editor-in-Chief

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 / V19 N238

CONGRATULATIONS TO AXN’S 2021 DIRECTORS OF THE YEAR!

YEAR IN REVIEW: LOOKING BACK AT A PANDEMIC YEAR Dear Readers,

As the industry looks to close out another challenging year, there is a growing sense of optimism among many. The big news this fall has been the opening of U.S. borders to vaccinated travelers from abroad. The shift breathes new life into the struggling international travel segment in North America and builds on continuing strong leisure travel. Business travel in most markets is still slow to return but there are a growing number of signs that a rebound, however mild, is underway.

With the ongoing recovery as a backdrop, this issue of Airport Experience News highlights some of the key happenings in our industry in 2021 and looks to the future with a feature on expectations and predictions for the coming year.

Even more importantly, this issue spotlights AXN’s 2021 Directors of the Year. Announced in October, the individuals awarded this honor are Rick Tucker, CEO of Port of Huntsville and Huntsville International Airport (HSV), in the small airports division; Rebecca Hupp, director of Boise Airport (BOI), in the medium airports division; and Mark Gale, CEO and director of aviation for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), in the large airports division. Check out the full features on each of these airport executives!

The AXN team is also gearing up for the 2022 Airport Experience Conference. You’ll be hearing lots of details in the coming weeks as we solidify our programming and experiences for the event. Please plan to join us February 27-March 2 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Best regards,

Editor-in-Chief Airport Experience News