Vancouver airport to get new designer mall
Revenue from the 35,000-square-metre retail space will go toward airport infrastructure
A new luxury mall is being constructed at Vancouver International Airport to attract cross border shoppers and tourists.
The new 35,000-square-metre retail space is being designed by developer McArthurGlen, which is known for designing malls in Europe that sell brands like Armani, Burberry, Coach, Michael Kors and Prada at a discount.
"I think there's a pressing demand for a designer outlet centre. Right now probably three million Vancouverites a year drive south of the border to shop at Seattle's Premium Outlet mall," says Vancouver Airport Authorty's Tony Gugliotta.
"We're hoping those Canadians will stay in Vancouver and shop here at the airport."
Gugliotta says revenue from the mall will go toward airport infrastructure and keeping airline costs down.
The first store is scheduled to open in early spring 2015.
With files from CBC's Deborah Goble