Airports Council International-North America awards The Salt Table

The Salt Table and Salt Table Spirits shops, located on the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport concourse, were the proud recipients of the unique and prestigious “2024 Best New Retail Concept Award.’ This award was announced at a Gala Award Ceremony at the 2024 Airport Business Conference held in Miami on June 12, and it was presented last week to David and Carol Legasse, the Salt Table company’s owners. The presentation was made during the Airport’s July 10, 2024, Airport Commission meeting.

Presenting the award was Shawn Schroeder, Director of Properties and Facilities for Savannah Hilton Head International Airport.“I am delighted to announce an initiative through the Airports Council International-North America to recognize excellence in airport retail concessions. This award celebrates outstanding achievement in enhancing the traveler experience through innovative retail concepts, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to quality. The ‘2024 Best New Retail Concept Award’ is an accolade aimed at honoring those who have significantly contributed to transforming airport retail into a dynamic and enriching part of the travel journey. David, Carol Legasse, and their team have demonstrated unparalleled creativity and dedication to providing passengers memorable and enjoyable shopping experiences. Through their vision and commitment, they have set a benchmark for excellence in airport retail shops,” said Schroeder.‘We are thrilled to receive this award, which recognizes our past efforts and inspires us for the future. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the airport and its staff for nominating The Salt Table Shops for this international recognition. This award is a testament to our staff’s commitment to providing consistent and excellent customer service. My wife and partner, Carol, and I look forward to continuing to serve our customers with unique local products and the same level of dedication,’ said David Legasse, owner of The Salt Table.The Salt Table company is an award-winning, locally-owned brand of specialty foods, producing over 300 products. Launched in 2011 by Carol and David Legasse, The Salt Table’s shops are located in downtown Savannah, at the Savannah Airport, in Pooler, on Jekyll Island, and online. The shops feature hundreds of products the company produces under the Salt Table brand, including salts, seasoning blends, oils and balsamic vinegar, sugar, tea, dip mixes, and honey. In addition, the shops stock hundreds of Georgia Grown jellies, jams, sauces, syrups, peanuts, candy, cookies, wine, gifts, and crafts. For more information about the company, visit www.SaltTable.com. The company has also received several other awards, including two 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards and the “Connect Savannah” Best Spice Shop 2024.The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) represents more than 300 airports in the United States and Canada and nearly 400 aviation-related businesses. It is the largest of the five worldwide regions of the Airports Council International. The organization represents Mission and Vision: As the Voice of Airports, ACI-NA advocates policies and provides services that strengthen commercial airports’ ability to serve passengers, customers, and communities. For more information about this organization, visit https://airportscouncil.org.