The Design Solution

Speaker Biograghy: Robbie has been working in the terminal planning and design business for over 20 years, and has worked on over 100 terminals around the world. As well as working with the world's leading airport owners and operators, he has worked with some of the leading airport duty- and tax-free retailers, which has given him a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the airport retailing business. Current projects include the Midfield Terminal in Abu Dhabi (40m pax), the Third Runway Terminal in Hong Kong (50m pax), Terminal 2 at Heathrow and the new retail building at the heart of West Hub, Rome Fiumicino Airport (20m pax). Robbie has spoken at many of the leading airport conferences around the globe, and is considered one of the world's leading commercial planners and designers.


Day 1 - 25 March
Session:
Commercial Development, Retail & Media


16:30 - 17:00 - Mumbai and Saint Petersburg: two major terminals opening in 2013
Synopsis: These two major terminals reflect the latest in airport retailing in very different parts of the world. India is one of the fastest-growing markets in the airport sector, and Russians are among the most important nationalities in terms of their spend. The presentation will make a comparison between the two markets, the two terminals, the two planning solutions, the two design approaches and the different approaches to the commercial offer.

Audience will learn: