Melissa K. Montes

Melissa Montes is the publisher and portfolio director for Airport Experience News, in addition to her responsibilities as diversity and inclusion business partner/lead for AXN parent company Clarion Events. Montes joined Airport Experience News in 2013 as director of business development and marketing. She became portfolio director in 2019 and was named publisher the following year. Montes is responsible for the overall strategic vision of Airport Experience News, the Airport Experience Conference and other company-hosted events. She leads the AX team in hosting an unparalleled networking and education opportunity for airport and concessions executives, supported by the AX News magazine and other media. She is also host of the informative AXiNsights webinar series.