USA. North American airport retailer and restaurateur Paradies Lagardère has been honoured with the Best Overall Retailer title for the 28th straight year at the 2025 AX Awards.
The award was presented by Airport Experience News during its 21st Airport Experience Conference in Washington, D.C. (29 March to 1 April).
In addition, the company was recognised as Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service and won the Best Local-Inspired Restaurant Concept award for Uccello’s Ristorante at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Airport Experience Awards celebrates exceptional standards and excellence among airports, airport retailers and restaurateurs.
Paradies Lagardère President and CEO Gregg Paradies said: “We are thrilled and honoured to be recognised as Best Overall Retailer for the 28th consecutive year. In addition, being recognised as the Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service – a first for our Dining Division – solidifies our position as a true restaurateur through exceptional guest experiences and quality operations.
“And we couldn’t be more excited for our partners at GRR and Uccello’s Ristorante for the Best Local-Inspired Restaurant Award. Offering first-class service is our number one priority each and every day, and I am proud of our more than 10,000 associates who made these awards happen.” ✈
