Global Travel Taskforce

State of the Airport 2023: Southern California's Ontario International Airport celebrates 7 years of local control

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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And it's all because of you," Alan Wapner, President of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners, told the crowd at the Ontario Convention Center.

Key Points: 
  • And it's all because of you," Alan Wapner, President of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners, told the crowd at the Ontario Convention Center.
  • "Ontario International Airport is your airport.
  • It was you – this community and you community leaders – who insisted that Ontario be returned to local control."
  • Twelve months later, we're celebrating 100 years since the opening of the first landing strip of what was to become Ontario International Airport.

TripGift Expands Global Reach to 85 Currencies to Become the World's Most Globally Accepted Gift Card Brand

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept 4, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - TripGift(R), the global market leader in multi-brand, multi-currency travel gift cards, has expanded its unparalleled global reach to 85 currencies.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept 4, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - TripGift(R), the global market leader in multi-brand, multi-currency travel gift cards, has expanded its unparalleled global reach to 85 currencies.
  • This strategic enhancement makes TripGift the only gift card brand in the world to operate with this vast market-leading range of currencies.
  • The global digital gift card market is expected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2032 with a CAGR of 12.5%, according to the latest report by Custom Market Insights titled "The Digital Gift Card Market Size."
  • Our gift of travel for anyone, anywhere is the perfect experience gift," said Cary George, CEO at TripGift.

FXExpress Publications, Inc. Names Industry Leader Awards

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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YARDLEY, Pa., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FXExpress Publications, Inc., the family of publications including Global Traveler, trazeetravel.com and whereverfamily.com, names its Industry Leader Awards, a hand-selected group of the best in the travel industry, for the second year in a row.

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  • YARDLEY, Pa., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FXExpress Publications, Inc., the family of publications including Global Traveler, trazeetravel.com and whereverfamily.com, names its Industry Leader Awards, a hand-selected group of the best in the travel industry, for the second year in a row.
  • Best Cruise Line Industry Leader: Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line
    Best Airport Industry Leader: J'Aimeka "Jai" Ferrell, CCO & Deputy General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
    Best Green Initiatives & Sustainability Industry Leader: Denise Naguib, Vice President of Sustainability and Supplier Diversity, Marriott International
    Best Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Industry Leader: Julie Coker, president & CEO, San Diego Tourism Authority
    "This list is truly a who's who of the travel industry's most influential leaders, those making last impacts on travel and its people.
  • The team at FXExpress Publications, Inc. submitted nominations for industry leaders in each of the categories.
  • Once all nominations, submitted with a brief reasoning for each, were compiled, a survey was distributed to all members of the FXExpress team to select the final Industry Leader honoree.

Eren Cello to lead ONT's marketing, communications efforts

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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ONTARIO, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eren Cello has been named chief marketing and communications officer for Ontario International Airport, and will lead ONT's award-winning branding, internal and external communications, and community engagement efforts as it builds on its emergence as the airport of choice for millions of Southern Californians.

Key Points: 
  • ONTARIO, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eren Cello has been named chief marketing and communications officer for Ontario International Airport, and will lead ONT's award-winning branding, internal and external communications, and community engagement efforts as it builds on its emergence as the airport of choice for millions of Southern Californians.
  • Cello, who has served as ONT's Director of Marketing and Communications for the past five years, has worked closely with the airport's executive leadership in establishing Ontario as one of the airport industry's great success stories.
  • Also in 2022, Cello led the airport's highly successful rebranding effort.
  • Raised in Ontario, Cello was director of marketing & communications for two Prime Healthcare hospitals before joining ONT.

On-Site TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Initiative Launches at Southern California's Ontario International Airport for Ticketed Travelers

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA and Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced today that IDEMIA's new TSA PreCheck® enrollment initiative for ticketed travelers is now live. Ticketed travelers flying out of ONT can enroll in TSA PreCheck with no need for an appointment. The goal is to make enrolling more convenient. It takes five minutes or less, and most travelers receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) within three to five days. IDEMIA also provides traditional TSA PreCheck enrollments, by appointment, at more than 550 locations nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA and Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced today that IDEMIA's new TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative for ticketed travelers is now live.
  • IDEMIA TSA PreCheck Enrollment Ambassadors are stationed by Dunkin' Donuts, just past the Terminal 4 security checkpoint, co-located by Gate 407.
  • "On-site TSA PreCheck enrollment at ONT delivers ultimate enrollment convenience to ticketed travelers as they are waiting to board their flight.
  • "We appreciate our strong partnerships with the Ontario International Airport and IDEMIA for collaborating to make TSA PreCheck enrollment more available and more convenient."

On-Site TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Initiative Launches at Southern California's Ontario International Airport for Ticketed Travelers

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA and Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced today that IDEMIA's new TSA PreCheck® enrollment initiative for ticketed travelers is now live. Ticketed travelers flying out of ONT can enroll in TSA PreCheck with no need for an appointment. The goal is to make enrolling more convenient. It takes five minutes or less, and most travelers receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) within three to five days. IDEMIA also provides traditional TSA PreCheck enrollments, by appointment, at more than 550 locations nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA and Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced today that IDEMIA's new TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative for ticketed travelers is now live.
  • IDEMIA TSA PreCheck Enrollment Ambassadors are stationed by Dunkin' Donuts, just past the Terminal 4 security checkpoint, co-located by Gate 407.
  • "On-site TSA PreCheck enrollment at ONT delivers ultimate enrollment convenience to ticketed travelers as they are waiting to board their flight.
  • "We appreciate our strong partnerships with the Ontario International Airport and IDEMIA for collaborating to make TSA PreCheck enrollment more available and more convenient."

More than 300,000 expected to travel through Ontario International Airport during the holiday season

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) is expecting a merry and busy holiday season, with passenger volumes expected to surpass pre-pandemic 2019.

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  • ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) is expecting a merry and busy holiday season, with passenger volumes expected to surpass pre-pandemic 2019.
  • ONT officials estimate that 303,266 holiday travelers will utilize the popular Southern California gateway from Sunday, December 18, through Wednesday, January 4.
  • "We are preparing for the anticipated increase in winter holiday travel and doing everything in our power to avoid the stress that can be common at many other airports," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority.
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

Ontario International Airport exceeds pre-pandemic travel levels for ninth straight month in November

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

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  • Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.
  • Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California.
  • OIAA Commissioners are Ontario Mayor Pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).
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Ontario International named the fastest-growing airport in the U.S. for the fifth straight year

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The accolades keep rolling in for Ontario International Airport (ONT), the gateway for choice for millions of Southern California air travelers and now, for the fifth straight year, the fastest-growing airport in the United States, according to a leading industry publication.

Key Points: 
  • ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The accolades keep rolling in for Ontario International Airport (ONT), the gateway for choice for millions of Southern California air travelers and now, for the fifth straight year, the fastest-growing airport in the United States, according to a leading industry publication.
  • "We've committed to establishing Ontario International as a premier aviation gateway, and are thrilled with the response we've received from the community and region we serve.
  • Atif Elkadi, OIAA chief executive officer, noted that 10 million Southern Californians live or work closer to ONT than any other airport.
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

Ontario International Airport adds to customer-friendly experience with new Car Park Lot 6

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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ONTARIO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials announced the opening of a new reduced-rate parking venue just in time for the year-end holiday season.

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  • ONTARIO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials announced the opening of a new reduced-rate parking venue just in time for the year-end holiday season.
  • Airport officials said the opening of Lot 6 should ensure sufficient parking availability throughout the busy holiday travel period and beyond.
  • Ontario International passenger volumes surpassed pre-pandemic levels for eight straight months and the better-than-2019 numbers are expected into the New Year.
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.