MarketPlace Development Announces the Fall 2013 Concessions Leasing Outreach Forum for Reagan and Dulles Airports Scheduled for October 1, 2013

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MarketPlace Development, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), will host a Concessions Leasing Outreach Forum on October 1, 2013, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Residence Inn Arlington Capital View Hotel at 2850 South Potomac Avenue in Arlington, Virginia. At the forum, local, regional, and national retailers, quick-service food operators, and restaurateurs can learn more about the opportunities that will be available for the second phase of leasing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

"Our goal is to find cutting-edge brands and innovative retail and restaurant concepts to meet the needs of the traveling public. We invite everyone interested in doing business at the airports," said Paul McGinn, President of MarketPlace Development. More than 300 people attended the Spring Outreach Forum for the first phase of leasing. Video footage is available at http://bit.ly/17rZrBk.

Both airport environments present a smart opportunity for merchants to benefit from captive passenger traffic and a strong demand for quality dining and shopping. Over 42 million passengers traveled through Washington's Airports in 2012, with Reagan Airport yielding more than 19.7 million passengers and Dulles Airport boasting more than 22.6 million domestic and international passengers.

Registration is required at either www.ReaganFoodandShops.com/Leasing or www.DullesFoodandShops.com/Leasing by Thursday, September 26. A special hotel room rate is available and can be reserved by contacting the Residence Inn Arlington Capital View at (703) 415-1300. For additional information about attending the forum, please call Leasing Support at (703) 417-1565 or email [email protected].

About MarketPlace Development:

MarketPlace  Development  develops  and  manages  airport  retail  programs  across  the country.  A  recognized  industry leader  for  over  20  years,  MarketPlace  Development works in partnership with airports and airlines to enhance passenger satisfaction and maximize revenue.  The Massachusetts-based company is responsible for the concessions programs at LaGuardia Airport – Terminal B, Philadelphia International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Washington Dulles International Airport, and has also worked with numerous airports and airlines across the country. www.marketplacedevelopment.com

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Stephanie Orton Lynch
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SOURCE MarketPlace Development