TÜRKİYE. The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to announce that the 2027 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards will be staged in Antalya on 3-4 June 2027.
The news was announced at the culmination of a memorable FAB 2026, hosted magnificently by Bangalore International Airport Limited.
The Fraport TAV Antalya Airport joint venture is airport host for the event, with the venue to be confirmed. Food & beverage activities at Antalya Airport are managed by the BFA joint venture between leading airport food & beverage specialist BTA (a subsidiary of TAV Airports) and Fraport Group.
Fraport TAV Antalya Airport General Manager Dr Frank Quante said, “The Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference & Awards has become one of the most important global platforms demonstrating how airports are evolving beyond transportation hubs into destinations that deliver hospitality, gastronomy and memorable passenger experiences.”
He added: “At Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, we believe that innovative food & beverage concepts, premium services and integrated hospitality solutions play a critical role in shaping the future of airports. I was delighted to join FAB 2026 and engage with leading industry stakeholders to exchange insights, share experiences and discuss the trends that are transforming our sector.
“Through our ongoing investments and next-generation services at Antalya Airport, we aim to offer passengers not only a gateway to their destination but also a distinctive and memorable experience. FAB 2026 served as a valuable platform for fostering international collaboration and inspiring the ideas that will define the future of airport hospitality and passenger experience.”
He added, “We are equally proud that Antalya Airport will host the FAB Conference & Awards in 2027. Following the landmark 15th anniversary edition in Bengaluru, we look forward to welcoming the global airport hospitality and food & beverage community to Antalya and showcasing our airport, our destination and our vision for the future of passenger experience.”
The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt said, “We are thrilled to take FAB to Türkiye for the first time, and in particular, to welcoming guests to one of the most vibrant and exciting airports in Europe.
“Antalya Airport is a showcase for superb, well-ranged F&B and Turkish hospitality. FAB 2027 promises to be among the most memorable yet.”
Fraport TAV Antalya Airport was among the big winners at the FAB Awards, which highlighted the recent investments in passenger experience, gastronomy and premium services made by the airport company and partners.
FTA Exclusive Premium Lounge received the Airport Lounge of the Year award, while BFA earned nine awards across multiple categories, making it one of the event’s standout winners.
Taste of Anatolia, celebrating Türkiye’s rich culinary heritage, won the Airport Food & Beverage Opening of the Year award, as well as Airport Food & Beverage Offer Best Representing Sense of Place and Airport Restaurant Design of the Year.
Chef Ömür Akkor, creator of the concept, was named Airport Chef of the Year. At the regional level, Antalya Airport – BFA was recognised as Europe Regional Winner in the Airport Food & Beverage Offer of the Year category. Taste of Anatolia also received the Airport Food Hall of the Year – Europe Regional Winner award.
Sherefe was named Europe Regional Winner in both the Airport Bar or Pub of the Year and Airport Food & Beverage Innovation Award categories, while Needstop received the Airport Food to Go Offer of the Year – Europe Regional Winner award.
A further statement from Fraport TAV Antalya Airport management said: “We are extremely proud that FTA Exclusive Premium Lounge has been recognised as Airport Lounge of the Year. This award is a testament to our commitment to continuously enhancing the passenger experience and to the dedication of our teams, whose efforts have been recognised internationally.
“We are equally delighted by the recognition received for the significant investments made in our food & beverage facilities. Seeing our next-generation service concepts and passenger-focused approach rewarded at this level is immensely valuable.
“Hosting FAB 2027 at Antalya Airport further demonstrates our strong position within the global aviation and hospitality ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming industry leaders from around the world to Antalya and showcasing our airport, our city, and our vision for the future of passenger experience.”
BTA CEO Baha Bülbül said “We are committed to offering passengers an outstanding travel dining experience across 15 airports in eight countries. Through our BFA partnership, we have introduced innovative concepts at Antalya Airport over the past two years that respond to passengers’ evolving expectations.
“As ambassadors of our country’s culture, we proudly present the finest examples of Turkish cuisine to guests from around the world. The decision to bring this conference to Antalya in 2027 is another strong recognition of what we have achieved. We look forward to showcasing the richness of Anatolian cuisine and the city of Antalya to the global aviation community.”
With 39.1 million passengers served in 2025, Antalya International is Türkiye’s second-busiest airport and – following an expansion of the impressive Terminal 2 in 2025 – one that features a combined 33,000sq m of commercial space.
F&B takes a prominent place in the airport’s expanded T2, with BTA brands such as Cakes&Bakes, Enzo, Brewmark and Taste of Anatolia by Ömür Akkor, alongside new concepts created for Antalya Airport, including Flute, Sherefe, Mangia and Sweetie Treats.
The €850 million expansion completed last year marks phase one of a project to upgrade the airport, which now has annual capacity for 65 million passengers.
A further phase to develop a new international terminal will begin in 2038. Once all phases are complete, capacity will reach over 80 million passengers under the airport consortium’s long-term agreement to 2052. 
