BELGIUM. Macquarie Airports-owned Brussels International Airport Company today posted strong first-half results for the period ended 30 June, with commercial revenues turning in an excellent performance.
Car parking and car rental revenues increased by +13.1% year-on-year to €4.9 million while retail revenues climbed +8.5% to €9.2 million. Both outpaced passenger growth of +4.4% for the period.
EBITDA increased by +12.9% for the half and +12.8% for the second quarter to €81.4 million and €49.2 million respectively.
Macquarie Airports CEO Kerrie Mather (pictured) said: “In our first 18 months of ownership we have implemented a number of initiatives which have continued to enhance the retail and car parking offerings while maintaining the service quality at the airport.”
She said a number of new initiatives have been implemented during the first half, including a new staff car park in January and a public car park in May.
Two new retail outlets have been added to the landside arrivals area, providing a new café and a convenience store for arriving passengers and those waiting for them.
“In our first 18 months of ownership we have implemented a number of initiatives which have continued to enhance the retail and car parking offerings.“ |
Macquarie Airports CEO Kerrie Mather |
Mather continued: “Total revenue has continued to increase ahead of passenger traffic, growing +8.7% on the previous corresponding period to €165.1 million.”
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