Images of the Day: How Brisbane Airport is reimagining the international travel dining experience : Moodie Davitt Report

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AUSTRALIA. Today’s images, courtesy of Brisbane Airport, show the first renderings of the Queensland gateway’s exciting new food & beverage programme set to roll out soon on a phased basis in the International Terminal.

As reported, the airport company recently awarded a diverse array of food & beverage outlets to five partners – Airport Retail Group, SSP, Lagardère AWPL, McDonald’s and Emirates Leisure Retail Australia – after concluding an extensive Request For Proposal (RFP) process.

**Manna, a stylish Mediterranean-inspired lobby bar, will be opened by Airport Retail Group Australia on Level 3, Departures**

**At almost 1,000sq m, The Dining Precinct (Emirates Leisure Retail Australia) will be Brisbane Airport’s largest restaurant zone, showcasing a diverse mix of renowned brands**

While travellers have had limited options during works to transform the terminal, their patience is about to be rewarded with an exciting array of new dining choices, said Brisbane Airport of the 13-outlet programme.

From local coffee favourites to global icons, the new offerings bring more choice, more flavour and more of what travellers love, right before take-off, the company added,

**Merlo Café (SSP) will brew speciality coffee and a tasty array of local food flavours**

Championing local Kuhl-Cher: The quirkily named outlet brings one of Brisbane’s most renowned inner-city café roasteries to the arrivals hall with two openings, courtesy of Airport Retail Group Australia

**Liv Eat (SSP) and Sushi Jiro kiosks offer healthy grab and go options**

Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Commercial Scott Norris said the new options are a major step forward in delivering the next evolution of International Terminal experiences.

“They are designed to meet the needs of today’s travellers and airport visitors while showcasing the best of Brisbane,” he said.

“We’re incredibly excited to unveil brand-new food & beverage options for our international passengers.

“Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a meal before your next holiday, there’s something for everyone. This upgrade is about celebrating the best of Brisbane and giving our customers more of what they love, great food, great coffee, and a great start to their journey.”

**Coming soon: McDonald’s, along with fellow fast-food crowd pleasers Hungry Jacks and KFC, is poised to make its much-anticipated debut at the terminal**

The first new outlet, McDonald’s, is scheduled to open in late December, with additional launches to follow throughout 2026. All 13 outlets will be fully delivered by 2027.