Interesting concept, when you think how long most people have to hang around in airports, I’m surprised there aren’t more “leisure” facilities available to the public. I think the majority of us would consider airport shops to be somewhere to use as a last resort or for buying those things we forgot to pack for the holiday, such as sun cream and film for the camera.
If airports got more “high street” in their retail philosophy, then yes I’m sure they could attract a great deal more business, and not just from travelers.
To give an example. I was over at Leith near Edinburgh the other day, where the former Royal Yacht Britannia is docked. The area is essentially a dock for passing cruiseliners I.E. A port of entry. They have the usual things you’d expect at an international port, but they also have one huge shopping mall, right on the quayside. Result…. ? hordes of international tourists and travellers, mixing it with the locals and spending their money in actual retail stores at the same prices as their equivalent stores in town.
A good model for airports methinks ? 😎
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