Ep.28 – AMAC 360: Airport Concessions: Challenges, Opportunities & the 2027 Outlook

For more than two decades, the aviation industry has navigated everything from economic uncertainty to unprecedented disruptions, demonstrating remarkable resilience along the way. For airport food and retail operators, however, the turbulence continues. Beyond evolving traveler expectations and technological advancements, businesses now face mounting operational costs, growing complexity and new challenges reshaping the airport concessions landscape.

As 2026 comes to a close, what lies ahead for airport businesses? Will 2027 bring renewed growth opportunities or another year of uncertainty? Join us for a candid discussion on the state of airport concessions, the challenges facing operators and the trends shaping the industry’s future.

 

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Date
Dec 18 2026
Time
(Eastern Time)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Online Event
Category
Organizer
AMAC
Phone 703.414.2622
Email info@amac-org.com
Website https://www.amac-org.com/
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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from AMAC members to host a first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competition. A current AMAC membership is required to be a host.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

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