PIT Earns Nods from Fast Company, Future Travel Experience

Fast Company magazine announced today that Pittsburgh International Airport’s commitment to accessibility—led by its inclusive sensory room—earned two spots in its nationwide Innovation by Design Awards.

Presley’s Place was named a finalist in the Accessible Design category and earned an honorable mention in Experience Design. Fast Company posted the winners on its website this morning and will publish the list in print in its September issue.

The awards come on the heels of last week’s announcement from Future Travel Experience’s Pioneer Awards, naming PIT a finalist among some of the world’s best airports. FTE is a leading travel industry organization dedicated to enhancing business performance and the passenger experience.

“PIT’s unique passenger-centric approach is changing the industry to make air travel more accessible and user-friendly for all,” said Christina Cassotis, CEO, Allegheny County Airport Authority. “I am thrilled that Fast Company and FTE are recognizing the work we’re doing to make this airport one of the most innovative and accessible in the world. These awards spotlight PIT and the Pittsburgh region’s global leadership in invention and place-making.”

The Innovation by Design Awards honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its 12th year, features a range of blue-chip companies and emerging startups.

“So much innovation news these days is focused on AI,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “This year’s Innovation by Design honorees are a reminder that it’s human ingenuity that drives invention.”

Fast Company magazine announced Tuesday that PIT’s industry-leading sensory room, Presley’s Place, earned two