Oct 31, 2022 In case of recession, get ready for new behaviors from the pandemic-hardened consumer By Molly Harnischfeger TJ Wommack Eric Dzwonczyk Adam Werner Andrew Sharpee +2 more... Show less Americans eager to leave the pandemic behind showed their enthusiasm over the past year by flocking to restaurants, bars, and hotels,...
Sep 14, 2021 As passenger expectations evolve, what does a compelling airport retail proposition look like? By Maxim Vanhencxthoven Mike Walsh Julia Windsor Airport retailers have been buffeted by countless forces beyond their control during the pandemic, from the imposition of onerous travel...
Sep 07, 2021 Value drivers are changing for airports – who is best placed to adapt? By Maxim Vanhencxthoven Mike Walsh Julia Windsor The days of reliable growth for airports are a distant memory, and for many it remains highly uncertain when - or if - revenues will...
Sep 06, 2021 Reset for resilience: How to build a stronger organisation in the tourism industry (Part 2 of 2) By Beatrix Morath Troy MacDonald Philipp Meske Steve Braude +1 more... Show less In our previous post, we outlined the importance for operators in the tourism industry to establish a cash culture and maintain a...
Aug 25, 2021 Reset for resilience: How to build a stronger organisation in the tourism industry (Part 1 of 2) By Beatrix Morath Steve Braude Troy MacDonald Philipp Meske +1 more... Show less The tourism industry is no stranger to a crisis. In recent years, the industry has faced terrorist attacks, political upheaval and, of...
Aug 09, 2021 Will non-aero revenues fuel airports' recovery? By Maxim Vanhencxthoven Mike Walsh Julia Windsor European air travel is showing what might tentatively be described as the green shoots of recovery. Latest data shows passenger numbers...
Jun 16, 2021 The cruise industry: why post-pandemic restart will be anything but plain sailing By Chris Duffy Troy MacDonald Lloyd Smith Entering 2020, the cruise industry had been a standout performer within the travel and leisure sector. Expanding beyond its traditionally...
Mar 03, 2021 PODCAST: Planning now for future success By AlixPartners We joined London First to discuss the critical importance of planning ahead, as leaders transition away from survival to focus on value...
Feb 08, 2021 WEBCAST: Navigating Business Recovery By AlixPartners Why now is the time to shift from survival mode to a view of long-term value creation.The New Year has ushered in a further wave of...
Dec 17, 2020 The turkey insurance or the immense potential of creativity in retail By AlixPartners I recently came across this interesting article from USA today about an unusual partnership between an insurer (Progressive) and a...
Oct 23, 2020 With travel promising to get worse before it gets better, travel sector companies need to prepare for the long haul By Steve Braude With the somewhat chaotic approach to travel corridors during the summer, and COVID restrictions growing around Europe as a second wave...
Oct 13, 2020 Abolition of Duty Free shopping poses a taxing challenge for airport retail and luxury brands By Olivier Salomon Airport retail is already suffering due to the dramatic decline in numbers of people travelling and the luxury sector is experiencing...
Sep 11, 2020 Not a V-shaped recovery: we're in this for the long haul By AlixPartners As Heathrow releases its August passenger data, the shape of the recovery curve is still resolutely L-shaped. A major factor in...
Jul 30, 2020 If you think the high street is hard, try being an airport retailer... By AlixPartners Grim but not unexpected news from Heathrow's retail results. With passengers numbers reduced by over 90% the impact on retail across its...
Jun 24, 2020 We'll travel again but will we still shop at airports? By Amelia Green Additional contributions from Brian Horn and Derek HoltSlowly, very slowly, we are beginning to see international travel return. There...
Apr 22, 2020 Covid-19 regulations and customer demand will be key drivers of pricing for travel companies By Steve Braude As companies across the travel value chain start to consider what re-start plans and timing might look like, evaluating potential demand...