International Airport Summit 2024

Speakers

#IARSummit
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

13th — 14th November 2024

Tyronia Smith

Tyronia Smith

Assistant General Manager of Commercial Revenue

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Hartsfield Jackson Airport logo

Tyronia (“Ty”) M. Smith, Esq. is the Assistant General Manager of Commercial Revenue at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest airport.

Ty’s professional responsibilities include oversight of all non-aeronautical revenue generating activities, including concessions (food, beverage, retail, and services), ground transportation, parking, and rental car operations. ATL’s Commercial Revenue Division typically exceeds $1 Billion in annual gross revenue.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and a Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University. Over the course of her career, Ty gained significant legal experience in complex commercial contract disputes, reorganizing distressed companies, corporate financing, and creditor’s rights. After 17 years in private practice, she joined the City of Atlanta Department of Law where she helped to establish the Municipal Governance Team, led the Finance Practice Group, and served as a senior counsel to ATL.

In addition to developing revenue generating initiatives, Ty also serves on ATL’s senior leadership team, organizes professional development trainings, and chairs numerous groups within ATL. She also remains very active in the legal profession and serves on the executive boards for the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, Georgia Chapter of Women in Public Finance, and the State Bar of Georgia Client Security Fund.

Ty is just as dedicated to serving the community in general. She has advised numerous community organizations, served on governance teams for several schools, and been actively involved as a teacher and youth mentor at a local church.

As a result of her hard work and dedication, Ty has received several awards during her career, including: City of Atlanta Coins of Excellence (2021-2022); Georgia SuperLawyer (2020-2022); Georgia Rising Star (2019); National Black Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 (2016) and Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2015); ABA Rosner & Rosner Young Lawyers Professionalism Award (2013); GA YLD 7th Annual Ethics & Professionalism Award (2011); ABA YLD Star of the Quarter (2011); GA YLD Public Service Award (2010); and GA YLD Leadership Academy graduate (2007).

Panel Discussion

4.50 pm

Revolutionising the retail and F&B experience

Airports have evolved from mere transportation hubs to dynamic destinations offering a wide array of retail and food & beverage (F&B) experiences. Join us for an insightful discussion as industry leaders explore innovative strategies, emerging trends and disruptive technologies reshaping the landscape of airport retail and F&B offerings, and share their perspectives on enhancing the traveller experience, driving revenue growth, and staying ahead in a competitive market. Join this session to hear airports discuss:

  • Leveraging data analytics and AI to offer personalised retail experiences
  • Experiential retail and immersive experiences – mobile apps, digital kiosks, and e-commerce
  • Redefine F&B with innovative dining concepts, celebrity chef partnerships, and locally sourced menu offerings
Brian Dranzik with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport logo
Brian Dranzik

Airport Director
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Tyronia Smith with Hartsfield Jackson Airport logo
Tyronia Smith

Assistant General Manager of Commercial Revenue
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Nicola Gualandi with Bologna International Airport logo (v2)
Moderator:
Nicola Gualandi

Retail & Advertising Manager
Aeroporto Marconi di Bologna