Food & Beverage
Singapore Changi Airport claims the ultimate accolade at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards, as we reveal the full roll-call of honour alongside special judges’ awards.
The agreement represents one of the most significant long-term licensing deals in the prestige beauty sector. It will take effect on 1 July 2027, when L’Oréal will assume full responsibility for the development and management of Gucci Beauty.
The FAB Superstars Awards winners were announced at our FAB event in Bengaluru, as we highlighted the doers, the greeters, the people whose small, thoughtful touches and acts of service quietly make passenger journeys more pleasurable and memorable.
Jägermeister is bringing its brand story to life at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 through a year-long dual activation that combines immersive experiences, exclusive products and digital engagement.
Food & Beverage
Welcome to our rolling coverage of the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards, held this year in Bengaluru. The Moodie Davitt Report-owned event is this year proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary.
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“We want to make sure that we are ready for the future, looking at more data-driven passenger profiles, looking at Gen Z and the specific expectations travellers are going to have,” says Brussels Airport F&B Manager Michiel Arnouts.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
The anniversary campaign introduces a series of exclusive brand launches, experiential activations and promotional offers designed to enhance the airport beauty shopping experience.
Today’s images showcase how travel retail embraced World Chocolate Day (7 July) capturing the sweet spirit of the annual celebration with confectionery-led experiences, promotions and social media initiatives.
The addition of the Riga and Tallinn operations strengthens gategroup’s ability to support airline customers acros Northern Europe, while broadening its network in complementary catering and onboard retail services.
Qatar Duty Free is hosting one of nine Toblerone Crystal Bars handcrafted by Swarovski at Hamad International Airport as part of the global travel retail campaign, with local auction proceeds benefitting Education Above All Foundation.
Air France has opened its first dedicated lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 4, bringing French-inspired design, dining and hospitality to the UK aviation hub.
Gebr. Heinemann has opened its two exclusive duty-free stores, Meine Freude and Mein Glanz, onboard Mein Schiff Flow, unveiling a new cruise retail concept centred on the key travel retail trends of experience, activation and personalisation.
Decathlon has entered a new phase of its European travel retail strategy with the launch of its first airport proximity store at Geneva Airport, combining a curated product offer with a 24/7 Click & Collect service for travellers.
Launched on 3 July, the experience reflects the confectionery brand’s global partnership with Formula 1 while reinforcing its presence within travel retail.
The leading travel retailer has celebrated three executive honours at the prestigious AMAC 2026 Catalyst Awards, highlighting its leaders’ contributions to advocacy, supplier diversity and the broader aviation industry.
The leading travel retail and dining player has unveiled Bill’s at Terminal 2, reinforcing its shared vision with Heathrow of showcasing local brands to enhance the sense of place at the busy gateway.
Manchester Airport’s exclusive advertising sales partner has expanded its media portfolio with new premium digital screens across the newly revamped Terminal 2, reaching more than 32 million arriving and departing passengers annually.
Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail and Avolta are bringing a new level of interaction, entertainment and sense of place to Palma de Mallorca Airport with the opening of travel retail’s largest M&M’s Experience.
An announcement on the future leadership of the permanent staff at TFWA will be made in due course, says a statement.
Mondelez World Travel Retail is harnessing the power of creator content to amplify its Swarovski-crafted Toblerone Crystal Bar campaign across nine international airports.
Two ultra-exclusive products, born of a product synonymous with duty free, an astoundingly sustained success over decades. And two acts of kindness, different in scale but bound together by a common sense of humanity as tightly as a Toblerone bar is by that irresistible mix of honey, almonds and nougat
A live ‘Joy Wall’ took centre stage in ARI’s National Day of Joy (24 June) celebrations, inviting colleagues across the leading travel retailer’s global network to share photographs of moments that bring them joy.
Lacoste has partnered with Valiram to open a new boutique at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, introducing its tennis-inspired Courtlines retail concept to one of Southeast Asia’s busiest aviation hubs.
Backed by decades of experience, Peter Burgoyne and Byron Anderson have unveiled a design practice dedicated to airport retail, hospitality and F&B.
In a big finish to The TREX Awards, we reveal the intensely competitive TREX Collaboration between a Brand and Retailer (and/or Airport) Award, the Best CSR-Related TREX accolade and The Patagotitan Award – the highest-ranked TREX across all categories.
