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11 The Winnipeg Barometer Report | Volume 10, 2019 Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport The Winnipeg Airport Authority (WAA) reports the Winnipeg's Richardson International Airport welcomed 1.1 passengers in the first three months of 2019; growth of 7.5 per cent over the same period last year. Domestic, trans- border and international passenger traffic all posted increases in the first quarter of 6.0, 15.1 and 9.6 per cent respectively. "Demand for air service in this region remains strong and we continue to work with our partners to deliver on the needs of our customers," said Barry Rempel, President and CEO of WAA. "Whether you are leaving on a family vacation, a business trip or it's accepting delivery of your latest online purchase, the airport continues to connect our community to the rest of Canada and the world." WAA continues to invest in the airport campus to drive growth. Construction continues on the $27.0 million Ground Services Equipment Building set to open this fall. Work has also commenced on the rehabilitation of one of the airport's runways, as we proceed with upgrades to the air terminal's baggage handling system. In the coming months, our community will also note work beginning on the addition of new retail and concessions in response to feedback from travellers. Airport passenger traffic Enplaned & Deplaned Passenger Traffic January – March 2019 % Change from January – March 2018 Domestic 846,776 6.0 Trans-border 144,218 15.1 International 142,331 9.6 Total 1,133,325 7.5 Source: Winnipeg Airport Authority City of Winnipeg accommodation tax revenue Source: City of Winnipeg Winnipeg accommodation tax At the end of 2018, the City of Winnipeg's five per cent accommodation tax revenue collection totalled $9.8 million. Between 2012 and 2018, revenues have grown 26 per cent. In 2019, January to April revenues totaled $2.9 million, down 0.2 per cent from 2018. Source: City of Winnipeg