Summary:
- Annecy terminal redevelopment delivers €2.5m upgrade enhancing passenger experience, sustainability and operational efficiency.
- VINCI Airports investment drives modernisation with new lounges, improved accessibility and upgraded staff workspaces.
- Carbon reduction measures cut emissions by 30 tonnes CO₂e annually through energy efficient systems and infrastructure.
VINCI Airports – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has inaugurated Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport’s new terminal. The new infrastructure, result of a combined investment of €2.5 million co-financed by VINCI Airports and the Haute-Savoie Council, represents a major step in the airport’s development.
Completed after 18 months of work between July 2024 and January 2026, the project is part of the overall €10 million investment plan launched by VINCI Airports upon taking over the concession in 2022, covering the 15-year concession period.
The redevelopment of the terminal responds to a dual ambition: to improve the passenger experience, while aligning the infrastructure with high environmental standards.
- Carbon emission reduction: a decrease of 30 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year thanks to the cessation of gas use, reinforced thermal insulation and precise monitoring equipment for water and electricity consumption.
- Improved customer and employee experience: with modernised spaces, the creation of three passenger lounges instead of one previously, and a dedicated crew area. Employees also benefit from more ergonomic and comfortable workspaces.
- Improved accessibility: integration of a new forecourt facilitating access for people with reduced mobility.
This project is part of a comprehensive modernisation plan for Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport. Since 2022, several renovations have been carried out on existing infrastructure.
“The inauguration of this new terminal marks a key milestone in the development of Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport,” said Rémi Maumon de Longevialle, CEO, VINCI Airports. “It reflects our commitment to providing optimal service quality to all passengers while integrating the airport into a sustainable and energy-efficient approach. Alongside the Haute-Savoie Council, we have leveraged our expertise to enhance the region’s influence and meet the shared ambitions for the airport’s future. I would like to warmly thank our teams and those of the Council for their outstanding commitment and work.”
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