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SFO Posts Highest Rate of International Traffic Growth Among U. S. AirportsAirport tops Department of Commerce report on international traffic for 2015 The International Trade Administration (ITA), an agency of the Department of Commerce, reported that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) experienced the highest rate of international passenger traffic growth of any airport in the United States for 2015. SFO posted a 9% increase in international travelers, ahead of other major international gateway airports such as New York-JFK, LAX, and Miami. “Through our pursuit of smart traffic growth, SFO achieved a new milestone in 2015, serving a record 50 million total passengers,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “The ITA report on international traffic growth further highlights the success of our efforts, which include improved facilities, a keen eye on cost control, and an unwavering commitment to the guest experience.” In 2015, SFO welcomed the following new airlines and new flights:
In 2016, SFO looks forward to the following new service:
Nationally, the ITA reported record international traffic of 209.1 million passengers traveling to and from the United States in 2015, an increase of 6% over the previous year. The study also noted that nationwide traffic to and from China increased by 25% in 2015.
SFO Releases Super Bowl 50 Statistics, Economic ImpactAirport estimates more than $4.6M in additional revenue from game-related traffic SFO released statistics and economic impact figures from the Super Bowl 50 event held in the San Francisco Bay Area on February 7, 2016. The Airport reported on passenger traffic, private and corporate aircraft activity, and concession revenues related to Super Bowl travel and tourism. Key findings included:
“The San Francisco Bay Area hosted the most innovative and most philanthropic Super Bowl in the sport’s history and the big boost to SFO with increased passenger traffic and private and corporate aircraft activity, and concession revenues demonstrates, once again, that the economic activity generated from Super Bowl 50 will greatly benefit our City,” said Mayor Ed Lee. “This is just another example of how Super Bowl 50 created jobs and opportunities for our residents and for the entire San Francisco Bay Area region.” “SFO continues to serve as an economic engine for the San Francisco Bay Area, as demonstrated by the increased passenger traffic directly related to Super Bowl 50,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “My sincere thanks go out to the entire Airport community for making this milestone event a success.” SFO began preparations for Super Bowl 50 traffic over a year in advance, meeting with airport officials in Phoenix to gain insights from the previous year’s host airport. The Airport conducted ongoing coordination meetings with the airlines, vendors, tenants, federal agencies, the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee and other stakeholders to ensure parties were prepared to handle increases in traffic volume. SFO also recently hosted airport officials from Houston, the city that will host Super Bowl 51, to share best practices.
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At Your Service...SFO Launches Airport Butler
Airport concierge program makes VIP travel available to anyone SFO has launched its newest amenity - the Airport Butler concierge program. This customizable service, the first of its kind in the United States, provides assistance for departing, arriving, and connecting passengers. From check-in assistance to personal shopping, Airport Butler offers a variety of services that can be tailored for any type of passenger, including travelers with small children, senior citizens, even travelers seeking language assistance while at SFO. “We continue to elevate the airport guest experience at SFO, with amenities that allow passengers to customize their journey,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “The Airport Butler service provides an exciting new option for travelers, offering a unique VIP experience that anyone can enjoy.” “As Airport Butler sought to expand its unique service offering in the US specifically, San Francisco was a key Airport for our future network as it is very innovative in terms of airport service offerings, a primary gateway for Asia Pacific travelers and city full of people seeking new experiences in travelling,” said Airport Butler/ATS Inc. President and CEO Sally Leible. “Airport Butler is so excited to be a part of the vibrant environment that San Francisco International Airport is creating for each of its customers.” Airport Butler services are available in multiple languages and include:
For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.airportbutler.com or call 855.822.9868.
Flight Arrivals: Upcoming Service Additions at SFO
The Allure of Art Nouveau: 1890 through 1914
Art Nouveau captivated urban centers in Europe and North America beginning in the 1890s. The style permeated everything from graphic arts to architecture, interior design, and decorative arts. A number of characteristics define the style: a reverence for nature with an emphasis on organic designs; the use of “whiplash” curvilinear lines; and a seemingly limitless portrayal of the female form, with artists depicting women as ethereal, sensual nymphs. Motifs were interpreted in both realistic and stylized fashions. A vibrant group of artists and designers fostered the style, such as painter and illustrator Alphonse Mucha, architect Victor Horta, art glass pioneers Emile Gallé and Louis Comfort Tiffany, and furniture maker Louis Majorelle. Its proponents encouraged artists, architects, and designers to create innovative, modern designs. Designers emphasized the creation of holistic decorative interiors and sought to bring artistic design into daily life. The 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle celebrated all aspects of the new ‘modern style.’ Visited by fifty-one million people, the fair displayed Art Nouveau architecture, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, graphic arts, glass, textiles, and metalwork. Art Nouveau’s popularity waned by the start of the First World War. Many began to shun the style’s excessive use of ornamentation, considering it overly elaborate. Decades later, the style experienced a popular revival in the 1960s, particularly in San Francisco when psychedelic poster artists began emulating the work of Art Nouveau graphic artists. The Allure of Art Nouveau: 1890–1914 is located pre-security in the International Terminal Main Hall Departures Lobby from February 12, 2016 to August 10, 2016.
SFO Awarded Level 3 Carbon Accreditation by Airports Council International
SFO reached a major environmental milestone with the award of Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation by the Airports Council International (ACI), the foremost advocate for airport operators worldwide. This advanced certification, the first for an airport in California and only the second awarded to an airport in North America, recognizes SFO for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction from its own operations as well as collaboration with third parties, such as airlines and service providers, in reduction strategies. “We are an industry leader in environmental affairs, and our approach involves the engagement of the entire SFO airport community to meet and exceed our sustainability goals,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “Achieving Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airports Council International represents a significant step towards our goal to be the first carbon neutral airport in the United States.” SFO has achieved significant success in reducing its carbon footprint. Since 1990, the Airport has reduced greenhouse gas emissions from airport-controlled operations by 38%, already far exceeding a City and County of San Francisco goal of 25% reduction by 2017. Reduction strategies have included:
ACI adopted the Airport Carbon Accreditation program to assist airports in improving their sustainability performance by becoming more energy and carbon efficient. The program covers on-site operational activities that contribute to airport carbon emissions, guiding and supporting airport environmental management through a process of continual improvement and partnership with airport stakeholders. Airport Carbon Accreditation, awarded by ACI Europe, provides four levels of certification, 1 through 3+, with each higher level recognizing an airport’s increased achievement in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving energy from the operations that are under their direct control, while aiding and encouraging other Airport enterprises to reduce their own GHG emissions. The culmination of the program is Level 3+ accreditation, recognizing an airport that has achieved carbon neutrality. SFO has been recognized on multiple occasions for contributions in the field of environmental sustainability. In 2014, ACI honored SFO for its Recovery Action Plan, which ensures the protection of two endangered species on a 180-acre undeveloped area of the Airport. The previous year, ACI recognized SFO for its Climate Action Plan, which outlines a variety of efforts intended to reduce GHG emissions related to airport operations. Visit Community & Environment for more information about SFO's sustainability efforts.
SFO Enters Into an Agreement with the Hyatt Corporation
SFO signed an agreement with Hyatt Corporation to manage and brand the future Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport. The hotel will feature:
The Grand Hyatt at San Francisco International Airport is anticipated to open in the spring of 2019.
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