Airport management: a perspective article. Issue 1 (13th September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Graham, Anne
• Is Part Of: Tourism review. Volume 75:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 102
• Page End: 108
• Publication Date: 2019-09-13
• Subjects: Airport -- Management -- Privatisation -- Diversification; Tourism -- Periodicals; 338.479105
• DOI: 10.1108/TR-05-2019-0200
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1660-5373

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present an overall viewpoint on the past (1946-2020) and future (2020-2095) development of airport management. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on a review of secondary literature. Findings: The paper finds that the airport industry has transformed from a public utility to a modern enterprise, with private sector ownership, more competition, the expansion of commercial facilities and more diverse business models. Originality/value: The paper provides a unique long-term and comprehensive view of past, current and future airport management, bringing together a number of linked developments, which is not found elsewhere.