Airport executives descend upon Boston

An estimated 2,000 airport executives and business partners from around the world are expected to converge in Boston Sunday through Wednesday for Airports Council International's first joint combined globe and North American conference in seven years.

Representatives from up to 50 countries and 150 airports will gather at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center to discuss topics like airlines' consolidation and technology changes and airport safety, security, and congestion.

During the conference, Logan International Airport will receive the organization's annual Environmental Management Award for its initiatives to improve air quality in and around the airport.
(By Nicole C. Wong, Globe staff)