Raleigh-Durham International Airport Holds Grand Opening Celebration for New Concession Program
RDU Landing will feature over 30 new shops and restaurants
RDU Airport, NC – On August 16, Raleigh-Durham International Airport will hold a daylong grand opening celebration for RDU Landing, the airport's new collection of retail outlets, restaurants, bars and newsstands. RDU Landing features over 30 new eateries and shops, including the country's first Golden Corral Airport Express and ACC Shop.
Festivities will include free product samples for passengers and visitors on the ticketing levels, raffle prizes and a discount coupon good at all RDU Landing shops and restaurants.
Airport officials began developing RDU Landing in 1999 after conducting a customer survey in which passengers asked for a more diverse selection of specialty shops, fast-food outlets and sit-down restaurants.
"Our passengers asked for more variety," said Ingrid Hairston, RDU Airport Authority business development officer. "At RDU Landing that is what they will find. In partnership with our concessionaires, we have developed a collection of local and national favorites that will appeal to business and leisure travelers alike.
" In addition to being home to the country's first ACC Shop and Golden Corral Airport Express, RDU Landing also features two food courts and Triangle Cyber Café, where passengers can hook up to the Internet while dining. Retail outlets include Taste! A Southern Season, Brooks Brothers, WH Smith Books.co and The Book Cellar.
The RDU Airport Authority developed RDU Landing in partnership with its prime concessionaires Anton Airfood, Lee Airport Concessions, The Paradies Shop and RDU Air Ventures.
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Media/Interview Opportunities: Executives from Anton Airfood, Lee Airport Concessions, The Paradies Shops and Golden Corral Airport Express will be available for one-on-one interviews at Terminal C on the ticketing level near Seattle's Best & Vie de France.
Photo/Video Opportunities: Seattle's Best & Vie de France and grand opening festivities. Photographs will also be available.