HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation - R.Hoehn - Palm Spring International Airport Commission (PSIAC)REGULAR PALM DESERT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 2019
As soon as it's provided to the City Clerk's Office, staff will distribute the promised report
for the agenda packets.
VIII. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
E. INFORMATIONAL QUARTERLY REPORT OF ACTIVITIES FROM THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION BY CITY OF PALM
DESERT'S APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MR. ROLF HOEHN.
Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file the written report that will be received prior
to the meeting.
Action:
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Quarterly Report
2019 DEC I I Psi 4: 39 City of Palm Desert Representative
Palm Springs International Airport Commission
Air Service Development
1. Passenger traffic continues to grow at an impressive rate this year
• April —13.9%
• May —13.1%
• June —12.0%
• July —9.2%
• August —14.5%
• September — 3.2%
• October — 5.9%
• YTD — 13.9%
At this rate the annual passenger traffic number will easily exceed 2.5 Million
2. The outlook for the traffic growth in November and December continues to be positive but
starting in January growth may be affected by a decline in the number of seats offered due to
the on -going Boeing 737Max problem.
3. Another positive indicator, however, is that Delta Airlines will be deploying a Boeing 757 for its
Palm Springs — Atlanta flight which reflects the airline's confidence in the valley's growth
potential.
Local Marketinp, Campaign
1. The Palm Springs Tourism Bureau will launch a marketing program for the airport with the goal
of raising awareness for the airport and the destinations to which flights are offered from PSP
2. The program will include a redesign of the PSP website landing page separate from the City's
website
3. The campaign will use social media, digital ads, national and local publications as well as TV and
Pandora
Bono Concourse
1. The new black Eames chairs have been installed in the Bono Concourse and additional seats
were installed in the regional concourse
Airport Concessions
The RFP for airport concessions is being developed to create the new concession program in two
phases with the first phase targeting existing concessions and a second phase focused on some
new concessions spaces. The RFP will be designed to encourage local businesses to apply.
Airport Capital Improvement Program
The Airport Director presented the Airport Capital Improvement Program covering the years
2019-2024. This report is required by the FAA so that it can determine the amount of funding it
will provide for the individual projects in the plan.
Rolf Hoehn
12-12-2019