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GRR Taps Abukar For IT Director
News•Feb 13, 2026

GRR Taps Abukar For IT Director

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority has named Ghassan Abukar as its new director of information technology and telecommunications. Abukar previously served as chief information officer for the Joint Aviation Security Partnership and held senior IT roles at the Cleveland Airport System and Cleveland CPL. He will oversee airport‑wide IT and communications systems as the authority pursues growth and modernization. Abukar emphasized leveraging technology to enhance security, reliability, and passenger experience.

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UCG Acquires Four CLE Concepts
News•Feb 13, 2026

UCG Acquires Four CLE Concepts

United Concessions Group (UCG) has purchased four dining concepts—Shake Shack, Petit Gourmet, Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar, and 800° Woodfired Kitchen—from MERA at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The deal expands UCG’s airport footprint to six locations in CLE and 11 venues across its airport and arena portfolio. Executives...

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United Concessions Group Acquires Four Dining Concepts at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
Deals•Feb 13, 2026

United Concessions Group Acquires Four Dining Concepts at Cleveland Hopkins Airport

Cleveland-based United Concessions Group (UCG) announced the acquisition of four airport dining concepts – Shake Shack, Petit Gourmet, Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar, and 800° Woodfired Kitchen – from previous operator MERA at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The deal expands...

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BDL Unveils Remodeled Escape Lounge
News•Feb 11, 2026

BDL Unveils Remodeled Escape Lounge

Bradley International Airport has reopened its sole Escape Lounge after a comprehensive remodel. The renovation, led by CAVU, adds several thousand square feet, an expanded menu featuring local flavors, and longer operating hours to serve more passengers. Airport officials highlighted...

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IShoppes To Handle Concessions At HNL, OGG
News•Feb 11, 2026

IShoppes To Handle Concessions At HNL, OGG

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation awarded International Shoppes (iShoppes) a 10‑year contract to operate retail and in‑bond duty‑free concessions at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG). The deal replaces DFS, which is exiting after 63 years,...

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ARRA Elects Bernal As Board Chair
News•Feb 9, 2026

ARRA Elects Bernal As Board Chair

The Airport Restaurant & Retail Association (ARRA) has appointed Areas USA CEO Carlos Bernal as chair of its Board of Directors for 2026‑27, succeeding Bryan Loden. Bernal brings more than two decades of airport‑concession experience and recently oversaw Areas USA’s...

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