ACI - Airports Council International
ACI - Airports Council International
11/05/2024 | Press release | Archived content
ACI World unveils best practices for airport commercial digital transformation
New publication to guide airports in their commercial digital transformation and in optimizing the passenger experience
Ho Chi Minh City, 6 November 2024 - Airports Council International (ACI) World today launched the Airport Commercial Digital Transformation Best Practices, a new publication designed to guide airports in their commercial digital transformation and in optimizing the passenger experience.
Airport commercial revenues account for around 40% of total global airport revenues and are crucial to infrastructure upgrades and enhancing the passenger experience. In this context, the publication serves as a timely resource for airport executives, offering strategies to maximize their commercial potential in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The launch took place during the 21st edition of the Trinity Forum, the world's leading airport commercial revenues conference. The Trinity Forum is co-organized by The Moodie Davitt Report, ACI World and ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, and this year hosted by Airports Corporation of Vietnam and Imex Pan Pacific Group.
ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said: "Airports rely on non-aeronautical revenues, also known as commercial revenues, to support infrastructure upgrades, enhance the passenger experience, and ensure economic sustainability. These revenues account for approximately 40% of total airport revenues globally. By leveraging digital technology and innovation, airports can unlock new partnerships and revenue models, and really drive airport transformation, positioning themselves for long-term success in an increasingly competitive environment."
The ACI World Airport Commercial Digital Transformation Best Practices explores:
- The importance of driving change and its benefits
- Possible future trends
- How to benchmark airport commercial digital maturity
- How to organize the airport business internally to deliver commercial digital change
The publication was developed by airport commercial and digital experts, members of the Sub-Committee on Non-Aeronautical Activities and Revenues (ANARA) of the ACI World Economics Standing Committee. It is part of a suite of free publications aimed at helping airports strengthen their non-aeronautical revenues in diverse areas such as digital, retail, concession agreements, ground access, food and beverage, leisure and hospitality, and sustainability.
About ACI
Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association of the world's airports, is a federated organization comprising ACI World, ACI Africa, ACI Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, ACI EUROPE, ACI Latin America and the Caribbean and ACI North America. In representing the best interests of airports during key phases of policy development, ACI makes a significant contribution toward ensuring a global air transport system that is safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable. As of May 2024, ACI serves 814 members, operating 2110 airports in 169 countries.
Editor notes
- Download the ACI World Airport Commercial Digital Transformation Best Practices.
- Lean more about the Trinity Forum 2024.
- Learn more about the ACI World Economics Standing Committee.
- Access the ACI World suite of publications on airport non-aeronautical revenues and activities.