Vantage Group

☀ The ESG initiative that delivers environmental savings with financial gains Cyprus, with its abundant sunshine, is a prime location for solar power. The solar plants installed at #Larnaka and #Pafos International #airports in 2023 are a testament to this potential. These plants now generate about 28% of the airports’ #energy needs, translating to an annual savings of approximately $1.1 million. With an installation cost of $3.5 million, the economic benefits are clear, and the environmental impact is ongoing. This initiative highlights how #renewable energy can drive both environmental #sustainability and economic efficiency. Read the full story below. And meet Andys Frangos, Head of Technical Department, Hermes Airports Ltd. who brought the solar panel installations to life. Thank you to our partners at Hermes Airports Ltd. for your #ESG efforts. Larnaka and Pafos airports both boast a Level 4 Neutrality Certification with ACI World - Airports Council International Airport Carbon Accreditation.

🍁 Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! 🍁 In keeping with the spirit of giving thanks, we are pleased to highlight four incredible individuals who are making a significant impact in our Canadian network through their dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. These ESG ambassadors are driving positive change and embodying our commitment to sustainability and community engagement. 🌟 Meet 2023’s Canadian ESG Ambassadors 🌟 Gemma Askeland - Manager, Terminal Operations at Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc Int'l Airport / Aéroport int. Roméo-LeBlanc du Grand Moncton (YQM) (GMIAA). Gemma has been with GMIAA since 2012, leading efforts to reduce the airport’s environmental impact. Under her guidance, #YQM joined an international airport carbon-reduction program in 2016 and Green Economy NB in 2023. Gemma’s leadership and the YQM team’s collaborative spirit have driven significant positive changes, setting a strong example for sustainability. Sara Legros, EP - Program Specialist, Environmental Sustainability at Hamilton International Airport (FLYYHM). Sara, who joined the team in 2022, has been pivotal in enhancing the airport’s ESG initiatives. Her work focuses on regulatory compliance, process analysis, and implementing best practices to minimize landfill waste. Despite the challenges posed by the transient nature of airport visitors, Sara is committed to influencing positive environmental change and promoting waste diversion. Kristen Exelby - Administration Assistant at Kamloops Airport. Kristen has been a driving force behind various charitable initiatives at Kamloops Airport. She has organized donations for Kamloops Youth Outreach, Christmas Amalgamated, and the Elizabeth Fry Society, and has volunteered at the Kamloops Food Bank. Kristen’s efforts exemplify the spirit of community service and social responsibility. Dixie Modde, C.M. - Administration and Facilities Officer at North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ). Since joining the Vantage network in 2021, Dixie has been instrumental in numerous ESG initiatives. She played a key role in designing the Service Dog Relief Area and conceptualizing the award-winning liquids-recovery station. Dixie’s community engagement efforts include partnerships with the Fort St. John Museum, Women’s Resource Centre, School District 60, and the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, showcasing her dedication to social responsibility. Let’s thank these outstanding people and their contributions to our ESG goals. Their hard work and dedication are paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #ESG #Sustainability #Community #Leadership

🚀 Designing the Airports of Tomorrow ✈️ Building an airport is no small feat. From complex permitting processes to diverse management philosophies, each project is unique. At Vantage, we embrace this complexity and see it as an opportunity to create tailored experiences for every traveler. 🔍 Our Approach: Listen, Learn, Adapt. We start by listening to passengers, airlines, and local communities. This helps us understand the specific needs of each airport, whether it’s self-service kiosks or natural lighting. 🔧 Innovative Design & Testing. From virtual simulations to physical mock-ups, we test every detail. Our work at LaGuardia’s Terminal B (LaGuardia Gateway Partners) and JFK’s Terminal 6 (JFK Millennium Partners) showcases our commitment to practical, passenger-focused design. 🌟 Long-term Vision. Airports are long-term investments. We design flexible spaces that can adapt to future trends, ensuring a seamless travel experience for years to come. 👉 Watch the video from our LaGuardia Terminal B redevelopment a few years ago, and read the full story online to discover how Vantage is revolutionizing the passenger experience, one terminal at a time. #AirportDesign #TravelExperience #Innovation Stephanie Kranz (Whitehurst)

Don’t Miss Out: Insights from Industry Leaders 📢 Our COO Stewart Steeves is at the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam this week! 🌍✈️ Tomorrow, October 9th at 14:55, Stewart will join industry leaders for the Airport COO Panel: Roadmapping Digitisation to Achieve Seamless Airport Operations. If you are at the event - be sure to join. The panel will delve into key topics such as: ➡ Evolution of Digital Airport Operations: How has the landscape changed, and what strategies should be adopted? ➡ Balancing Staff and Technology: Creating a smooth and optimized airport flow ➡ Maximizing Airport Capacity: Strategies for making the most of available resource ➡ Intuition vs. Data: Should COOs rely on their instincts or the data? ➡ Passenger-Centric Design: How different passenger segments should influence airport operations Stewart will share how Vantage and its network airports leverage digital technology and data to support seamless airport and terminal operations, the intersection of technology and the human touch, and evolving airport experiences and differing guest expectations and preferences. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights! Join us and learn more. #innovation #airports

🎉 Celebrating a Major Milestone at JFK Airport! 🎉 Today, we were thrilled to celebrate a major construction milestone at JFK Terminal 6 with the placement of the new terminal’s final beam of structural steel. Known as a steel topping-off ceremony, this event is a tradition in major infrastructure works. Bearing signatures of hundreds of construction workers, airline partners, concession businesses, and elected officials, the beam was lifted into place in front of a crowd of more than 1,000 people, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul and our partners at the The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and AECOM Hunt. This milestone marks the latest step in a journey that started in 2018, when Vantage, RXR, and American Triple I were selected by JetBlue and the Port Authority to deliver a brand new terminal at JFK through JFK Millennium Partners. Since then, many people have played a part in advancing this ambitious and exciting transformation, from a bold vision to today’s active construction, from financial close to the start of operations at JFK Terminal 7, and breaking ground on T6 nearly two years ago. The new, $4.2 billion Terminal 6, is set to create more than 4,000 jobs, including 1,800 union jobs, and will host a mix of domestic and international airlines including Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, JetBlue, and Lufthansa. This redevelopment is not just about transforming JFK into a state-of-the-art gateway but also about boosting economic development and providing job opportunities for communities in Queens and beyond. Special thanks to the construction crew of more than 900, who are working tirelessly to keep the development safely on track. Here’s to continued progress and success as we look forward to the opening of the first phase of Terminal 6 in 2026! ✈️ #JFKTerminal6 #CommunityImpact #Airports

We are delighted to celebrate the signing of a new landmark lease with City Of Hamilton for the operation, management, and future development of Hamilton International Airport (FLYYHM). Our investment will include expanding and enhancing passenger terminal buildings, upgrading cargo facilities, improving taxiways and aprons, and supporting YHM’s goal of achieving its net zero carbon goals. These enhancements aim to strengthen Hamilton’s position in national and global markets, bolster the region’s supply chain, and create jobs.

🎉Exciting News from Chicago Midway International Airport! 🎉   Midway Partnership and Airport Dimensions celebrated a monumental milestone with the grand opening of The Club MDW, the first-ever lounge in Midway’s 96-year history! 🎉✈️    Located near Gate B1 in the newly renovated Central Market, The Club MDW offers a luxurious escape for all travelers, featuring:   ✨ Complimentary refreshments   ✨ Diverse seating options   ✨ Workspaces with charging stations   ✨ A lively bar and expansive airfield views    Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, The Club MDW is designed to elevate your #airport experience. Accessible with a $50 day pass or memberships like Priority Pass, this 3,300-square-foot lounge is a testament to our commitment to making Chicago’s airports world-class hubs.    Many thanks to Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) - O'Hare & Midway International Airports, and SSP America and Hudson – our partners in Midway Partnership, for making this vision a reality. The Club MDW is part of Midway Partnership’s extensive redevelopment of the concessions program at Midway, which features more than 70 new shopping, dining, and service offerings showcasing the best of Chicago’s iconic brands and local favorites. The partnership reflects Midway Partnership’s dedication to supporting small and diverse local businesses. Midway Airport proudly maintains one of the highest Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation rates in the nation, approaching 60%.

Wherever Vantage builds and manages an airport, we recognize that the real experts – the people who understand the culture, what’s unique to that region, and the pain points of local travelers – are the people who live there. That’s why, when we build teams, we look for local talent to every role.   Few people know that story as well as Vernice Walkine, Vantage Group executive and CEO of the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD). Vernice oversees the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in The Bahamas, where Vantage led a massive transformation of the airport’s three terminals, starting in 2007.   Prior to working with Vantage, Vernice built deep experience in hospitality as Director General for the country’s ministry of tourism. With the encouragement of the country’s Prime Minister, Vernice got involved with a search for investment in the existing airport, which many on the island felt didn’t match the hospitality of the Bahamian people or its attractions.   “We needed an airport that was reflective of the culture, the country, that people could feel proud of,” Vernice says.   She saw the potential of what Lynden Pindling could be when her team visited Vancouver International Airport, operated by Vancouver Airport Authority, Vantage’s founder.   Vernice joined Vantage and NAD in 2010. She has worn a number of hats during her tenure, including leadership roles in marketing and commercial development, and as CEO since 2013. She leads a team of executives, and is responsible for the 250 NAD employees and around 3,500 people who work at the facility on a daily basis.   Vernice was actually the first Bahamian to join the Vantage team at LPIA, part of a promise from Vantage that the transition team would eventually be replaced by local employees. And that promise has been kept – all the airport’s executives have been local since 2015.   One of Vantage’s core company pillars is people, and we pride ourselves on finding and developing #talent.   “It’s the perfect formula when our people are local”, says Vernice. “[Vantage is] very much about finding the right talent from the community, to serve the community.”   Hiring from the community builds lasting, meaningful partnerships. As the #airport transformation has progressed, improved airport operations has also helped continue to attract local talent.   “The community appreciates that the airport is run professionally,” Vernice says. “They see the airport as a great place to work.”   That dedication to #local employees will steer LPIA through some exciting upcoming events, such as a planned expansion, landside commercial development and playing host to the Routes Americas conference in 2025.   “Airports are like small cities,” Vernice says. “There’s always something exciting happening."

We are dedicated to enhancing the passenger experience at all our #airport and #transportation locations, with a strong focus on ensuring an #inclusive journey for everyone. We are excited to announce that our Chair and CEO, George Casey, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at the Rick Hansen Foundation. This appointment underscores our commitment to supporting initiatives that promote accessibility and inclusivity. We believe George’s perspective and dedication will significantly contribute to the Foundation’s mission of creating a world without barriers. We look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will bring. The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is dedicated to improving accessibility and inclusivity in various environments, including airports. These are some of the key initiatives and achievements of the RHF in enhancing the airport experience: 📜 Accessibility Certification: The RHF offers the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC), which evaluates and certifies the accessibility of buildings and sites. This program helps airports identify and remove barriers for people with disabilities. ♿ Inclusive Design: The RHF works with terminal operators to incorporate inclusive design principles. This includes features that cater to guests with hearing, vision, and mobility disabilities, ensuring a more comfortable and stress-free travel experience. 🔊 Awareness and Training: The foundation also focuses on raising awareness and providing training to airport staff to better understand and support travelers with disabilities. In line with these efforts, we are committed to personalizing services to serve diverse demographics, adapting to different traveler profiles, from business and leisure to family, and types of journeys. Our recognition programs for hidden, mobility, vision, and hearing disabilities, such as the Sunflower Lanyard Program for hidden disabilities and Guest Services for hearing assistance, are key components of our strategy. We also continue to implement universal design principles to ensure our facilities are welcoming and accessible to all. These efforts by the Rick Hansen Foundation are crucial in creating a more inclusive and accessible #travel experience for everyone. Please join us in congratulating George on this significant achievement! 🎉

Congratulations Kansas City Aviation Department and thank you for being the steward of continued enhancements to the guest experience at #MCI. We are thrilled that our dining and shopping program is one part of your success!