Travellers at YVR spend more than North American average
Posted August 10, 2012 8:36 am.
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RICHMOND (NEWS1130) – People at YVR aren’t just grabbing a quick bite to eat before their flight; travellers here spend more than at almost any other airport on the continent.
Vancouver’s Airport is in second place, just behind JFK in New York. On average, travellers spend $20.11 on food, beverages, and retail at YVR.
“The average in North America is only about $10.59, so we’re double [that amount],” explains Chris Gilliland with the Vancouver Airport Authority.
“Customers all know have a choice when they… travel and people actually decide to come or connect through Vancouver because they know that we have a great selection of high end liquor and luxury goods,” he suggests.
With YVR looking at bringing in a new wine bar and restaurant next year, he expects people to shell out more cash.
