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Renderings of The New Terminal One at JFK, which is scheduled to open in 2026.

The New Terminal One at JFK launches Global Duty Free RFP

The Port Authority of New York space provided in future phases. As part cuisine and experiential categories. The
and New Jersey (PANYNJ), The New of the RFP, the operator must include collection is expected to include several
Terminal One (NTO) and Unibail- at least 30 percent airport concessions first-to-airport market brands as well as
Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports have disadvantaged business enterprise a focus on unique products, food, and
announced the launch of the commercial (ACDBE) participation and incorporate beverage sourced from local makers,
program for the privately funded $9.5 a minimum of 5 percent of local business purveyors, and farmers.
billion all-international terminal scheduled enterprise (LBE) product in their shop floor The state-of-the-art terminal design
to open in 2026 as part of the $19 billion product mix, complementary to the overall incorporates a range of emotions one feels
transformation of John F. Kennedy merchandising plan. while in New York — from the luxury
International Airport (JFK) in New York. URW Airports is committed to excitement and vibrancy of the Met Gala
The commercial vision will lowering barriers to entry and providing to the charm of the city’s neighborhood
converge New York City favorites, global technical assistance and support to ensure pockets and the lush nature of New York’s
powerhouse brands, engaging guest The New Terminal One reflects the rich parks. Passengers will get a taste of Queens
experiences and thoughtful amenities under diversity of its communities, creates through both cuisine and aesthetics, with
one spectacular roof. strong career paths for local students and all five boroughs represented throughout
When fully complete, the New workers, and fosters impactful partnerships the terminal, says the tender announcement.
Terminal One will be the largest terminal at with local organizations and programs “The launch of the commercial
JFK, with 23 gates and more than 300,000 including the Port Authority’s Institute of program for the New Terminal One is
square feet of retail, dining and lounge Concessions (IOC). an important milestone as we advance
space over a total footprint of 2.4 million The team is creating a dynamic offer towards our scheduled opening in 2026,”
square feet. of right-sized opportunities to provide said Dr. Gerrard P. Bushell, president and
flexible entry points for ACDBEs and CEO of The New Terminal One. “We
Global Duty Free RFP Issued LBEs that balance customer preferences are proud to partner with URW Airports
As an important project milestone, and commercial objectives while growing to launch a world-class retail experience
URW Airports issued its first prime the capacity of local businesses to help featuring global brands and local New York
operator Request for Proposals (RFP) them reach their ultimate success. businesses, reflecting the dazzling array
and is seeking an innovative and bold International Shoppes is the current of offerings that our great city is known
global duty free partner to achieve its duty free concessionaire at Terminal 1. for. Our food and beverage selection will
vision and connect with the vibrant local showcase a rich diversity of cuisines and
maker and vendor community to feature Commercial Vision flavors inspired by the tapestry of cultures
local products. The tender is offered as The new experience will combine a that make up New York City, while
a single package covering five outlets in curated mix of luxury brands, premium driving real economic opportunities in our
the project’s initial phase, with additional apparel, New York’s signature global community for generations to come.”

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