INDIA/INTERNATIONAL. This year’s Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference & Awards in Bengaluru (7-8 July) was an unforgettable edition of the only global event dedicated entirely to airport dining and hospitality.
Organised by The Moodie Davitt Report and hosted in superb style by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), FAB (which marked its 15th anniversary) featured highly acclaimed conference sessions, a breathtaking social programme and an emotional and unforgettable FAB Awards night.
This year’s FAB-ulous gathering will live long in the memories of all who attended.
Here, we are pleased to present a selection of reactions and video clips from event delegates and speakers, many shared on LinkedIn and via Instagram.
We hope they whet your appetite for FAB 2027 in Antalya, hosted by Fraport-TAV Antalya Airport (3-4 June). See our story about the 2027 partnership announcement here.
You can read our pick of FAB 2026’s highlights in words and images via this link.
LinkedIn reactions to FAB 2026
Click the YouTube link above to view delegate video reaction to FAB 2026 {Video: Bangalore International Airport Limited, LinkedIn}
Mitti Café Founder & CEO Alina Alam (pictured above)
I spoke at the FAB Conference – the world’s largest gathering of aviation, airport retail and hospitality leaders. Sharing the journey of our colleagues with disabilities was one of the most emotional moments of my life.
When the room rose in a standing ovation, I was thinking about every person who had ever been told they weren’t enough. That moment belonged to them.
Thank you Martin Moodie and Hari Marar [Managing Director & CEO Bangalore International Airport Limited] for believing in Mitti Café long before many knew who we were, and for showing that business can be deeply compassionate.
That act of trust transformed our future, proving that inclusion and excellence thrive together.
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Qatar Airways Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh (pictured above left, on stage with Martin Moodie)
It was a pleasure joining Martin Moodie for an engaging conversation on how the Qatar Airways Group is reimagining airport lounges and food & beverage in Qatar and beyond, and the role hospitality plays in creating memorable passenger experiences.
Thank you, Martin, for a characteristically insightful discussion.
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Allresto Managing Director Andreas Reichert (pictured above)
A special thank you to The Moodie Davitt Report for another outstanding Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Conference & Awards and to the Bangalore International Airport Ltd team for being such exceptional hosts and making everyone feel so welcome.
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Avolta CEO Northern, Central and Eastern Europe Walter Seib (pictured above left, on stage with Dermot Davitt)
For me this year’s FAB was very special, as I visited Bangalore for the first time in 2007. What a fantastic airport was built and also the T2 extension is one of the best airport terminals I know.
A great thanks to the airport management Hari Marar, Kenneth Guldbjerg, Pravat Paikray and many others. The combined vision with “walk the talk”.
Two inspiring days on 7 and 8 July, with industry leaders and hospitality professionals and the second night we enjoyed the Moodie Davitt FAB Awards to celebrate the very best in our industry.
Aside the many awards of Avolta for me a special congratulations to Kenneth Guldbjerg, Chief Commercial Officer, BIAL, for receiving the Outstanding Contribution to the Airport F&B Industry Award. So well deserved Kenneth!
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Vienna Airport Senior Vice President Centre Management Philipp Ahrens
It was great to see so many friends and colleagues here in Bengaluru, sharing experiences and visions of what will make our industry better in the years to come.
Full post here.
SSP General Manager Commercial and Business Development EEME Mark Knowlden
Thank you for all the work that goes into the event. Great hospitality throughout.
Full post here.
daa B2B (F&B/Concessions) Commercial Development Manager Barry Keane
Brilliant few days last week at The Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards (FAB) in Bengaluru, India. Thank you to The Moodie Davitt Report and Bangalore International Airport Ltd for hosting a truly unique event.
Full post here.
Brussels Airport Food & Beverage Manager Michiel Arnouts (pictured above)
It was a pleasure to speak at this week’s FAB conference in Bangalore and share the innovative work we’re doing to shape the future of the F&B programme at Brussels Airport.
Thank you to everyone who attended the session, asked thoughtful questions, and shared their own perspectives.
It’s always inspiring to exchange ideas with so many passionate industry professionals.
Full post here.
BTA Food and Services CEO Baha Bülbül
I’m incredibly proud to share that BTA and BFA have been recognised with nine awards at this year’s FAB Awards.
I’m delighted that The Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards (FAB) 2027 will take place in Fraport TAV Antalya Airport.
We look forward to welcoming our industry colleagues and showcasing the hospitality, innovation and airport dining experience we are proud to create every day.
See you in Antalya in 2027!
Full post here.
Compass Group Business Development Manager UK & Ireland Kate Putnam
I was super excited to attend FAB 2026 in India to discuss global trends and successes across the market.
Great to meet industry operators, clients and suppliers over the course of a great two-day programme.
Full post here.
Constellar Advisory Principal Grant Fleming
Now back in the UK, I’m looking forward to catching up with the many new connections made during FAB, continuing some exciting conversations and sharing further Constellar Insights on where airport hospitality, retail and commercial excellence are heading next.
Full post here.
Fraport TAV Antalya Airport General Manager Dr Frank Quante (pictured above)
The FAB 2027 conference will be hosted by Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, and we invite everyone to join. We will do our best to ensure an amazing and unforgettable experience in beautiful Antalya.
It is a challenge after the impressive organisation of FAB 2026 by Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru and FAB team.
We experienced a great team, full of dedication, creativity and smartness. This was a statement event with loads of spirit we all will never forget.
Full post here.
London City Airport Commercial Director Helen Teschauer
It was a real pleasure to be at the Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards in Bangalore this week.
Huge thanks to hosts Bangalore International Airport Ltd for such a warm welcome, and for the chance to finally see the new terminal in person after only ever admiring it in renderings – what an absolutely inspiring airport!
Special thanks to George Bennet Kuruvilla [Bengaluru Airport Services Limited CEO and Vice President HospitalityBangalore International Airport Limited] – the king of hospitality – for looking after everyone so brilliantly.
Great to catch up with so many familiar faces across the industry, and a big thank you to Martin [Moodie, The Moodie Davitt Report Founder and Chairman] and Dermot [Davitt, The Moodie Davitt Report President] for yet another stellar FAB.
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Opula Chief Strategy and Growth Officer Jo Pennycuick
What a great series of days at the FAB conference. Thoroughly enjoyed meeting with such inspiring and good people as well as speaking.
Thanks to The Moodie Davitt Report and for all partners for such hospitality and support. These events are incredibly important and rewarding.
Full post here.
GrayMatter Assistant Vice President Sales, Marketing & Product Engineering Sandeep Bhatt
Proud to see GrayMatter contributing to conversations that are shaping the next generation of smarter, more connected airports.
Thank you, FAB 2026, for bringing the industry together.
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SSP UK and Ireland CEO Kari Daniels (pictured above, collecting the FAB Award for Airport Sustainability & Environmental Initiative of the Year from Dermot Davitt)
Brilliant few days at The Moodie Davitt Report’s The Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards 2026, in Bengaluru, India.
Thank you to The Moodie Davitt Report for another great event, and to Varun [Kapur, Travel Food Services Managing Director & CEO] and Travel Food Services Limited for hosting a FAB-ulous evening celebrating Indian culture!
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How FAB 2026 showed up on Instagram
Bangalore International Airport Limited
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Mitti Café
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Ryan’s Pub, Dublin Airport
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Antalya International Airport
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