Blue Grass Airport is opening the doors to the nation`s first-ever New York Times Bookstore…
Blue Grass Airport is opening the doors to the nation`s first-ever New York Times Bookstore. Airport officials will be joined by The Paradies Shops, an airport and hotel retailer, The New York Times and MODA International Marketing, the licensing agency representing The New York Times, for a ribbon cutting ceremony and opening door celebration. Bestselling author Rita Mae Brown is joining the festivities with a book signing of her new murder mystery novel, The Hunt Ball.
The Paradies Shops takes great pride and pleasure in bringing the first New York Times Bookstore to the traveling public at Lexington`s Blue Grass Airport, said Dick Dickson, Chairman of the The Paradies Shops. The demographic of the Lexington area is rich in heritage and diverse culture, providing a wonderful opportunity for building a destination celebrating The New York Times Company brand.
Located in Concourse B, this new retail store includes unique features such as an online station with access to The New York Times website, a plasma screen television running excerpts and programming from the Discovery Times Channel, a children`s section, New York Times gift and specialty items – and of course, books from the famed New York Times` bestseller list.
The new bookstore will be a valuable asset for both our business and leisure travelers, said Michael Gobb, executive director at Blue Grass Airport. The New York Times is a trusted source of news and the most respected authority for bestselling books. We are thrilled to be the launch location for a store of this stature.
Cristian Edwards, president of The News Services division of The New York Times, stated, As the nation`s leading seven-day newspaper, The Times is honored to have its first bookstore open in this critical region, reinforcing our expanded distribution and printing plans as announced last fall.
The Paradies Shops currently operates two news and gift shops and The Paddock Gallery at Blue Grass Airport. The New York Times Bookstore is now the second retail outlet located beyond the security checkpoint.
A bookstore of this quality will provide a superior travel experience for those passengers waiting for departing flights, said Gobb. We are continuously seeking to add new amenities for travelers who have checked in and entered the concourse area.
Blue Grass Airport is served by six major airline brands providing convenient non-stop service to 14 major hub cities and direct service to hundreds of destinations worldwide. The airport proudly serves over one million central and eastern Kentucky travelers each year.
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