JFK Terminal 4 Takes Griesbach Award Of Excellence At 2015 ACI-NA Concessions Conference

April 27, 2015
JFK Terminal 4 wins Best Retail Program at the industry’s annual awards show in Phoenix, AZ

QUEENS, NY – April 23, 2015: For its continuing commitment to providing an unmatched concessions and retail program, JFKIAT – the company that operates Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – took home the prestigious Richard A. Griesbach Award of Excellence at the 2015 ACI-NA Airport Concessions Conference hosted by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona. The Griesbach award, one of the industry’s top honors, aims to inspire creativity in the industry and to recognize innovative and outstanding airport concessions programs throughout North America. 

 JFK Terminal 4 also won the award for Best Retail Program at the award ceremony held on Wednesday, April 22nd.

 “JFKIAT is honored to be recognized for our hard work to deliver a unique and quality cross-section of some of the best food and beverage and retail establishments for the millions of air travelers who pass through our doors every year,” said Gert-Jan de Graaff, President & CEO of JFKIAT. “We share this award with our retail and food and beverage partners who work to make the Terminal so successful and thank them for their continued commitment to our joint efforts.”

 The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) represents local, regional and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada, and is the largest of the five worldwide regions of Airports Council International (ACI).  The prestigious award ceremony recognizes “innovative spirit and outstanding achievement in airport concession practices” in airports across North America.   

 JFKIAT’s wins highlight its pioneering contribution to the airport concessions industry and are reflective of what strong airport/operator partnerships can achieve in bringing creative, forward-looking concepts to passengers across the nation.

 Throughout 2014, Terminal 4 welcomed new brand-name retailers, complementing an extensive duty free offering from DFS. These included Michael Kors, Victoria’s Secret, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bluwire, Hugo Boss, Swarovski, Tumi and Longchamp. New touch-screen interactive kiosks, directing travelers to gate locations and retail establishments, were installed in select locations throughout the terminal.

 Additionally, an array of premium restaurants that are reflective of New York have recently opened to serve Terminal 4 travelers. The Terminal’s food and beverage selections feature a wide range of restaurant styles—from casual sit-down dining to a diverse range of grab-and-go offerings. Two of the wildly popular Shake Shack restaurants are part of the portfolio as well as the acclaimed Danny Meyer's Blue Smoke on the Road, and The Palm Restaurant. All are local standouts favored by New Yorkers. The Terminal’s combination of national brands appeals to the growing domestic passenger mix and includes McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, as well as Camden Foods and Buffalo Wild Wings.  In the Arrivals Hall, The Central Diner is the only pre- security, full-service, sit-down restaurant at JFK. All told 26 restaurants operate in the Terminal with plans to open 6 new units in 2015.

About JFKIAT

JFKIAT, LLC is the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the most active air terminals in the New York area, serving 31 international and domestic airlines with an annual passenger volume of more than 17 million travelers. With an expansion completed in 2014, passengers traveling through Terminal 4 can visit an outstanding selection of new and upgraded restaurants and bars, including world-class eateries, well-known casual dining, healthy options, and food-to-go. Terminal 4's expansive shopping mall offers an unparalleled shopping experience for travelers with a wide range of retail options from chic, upscale boutiques, to convenience stores, to electronics, accessories and gifts. Terminal 4 is the only air terminal in North America operated by a private management company. JFKIAT, LLC is owned by Schiphol USA Inc., a U.S. affiliate of Schiphol Group.  Visit us at www.jfkiat.com.