INDIA. The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the highly anticipated Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards and FAB Superstars Awards.
Nominations may now be submitted through our dedicated website until the closing date of 10 April.
The FAB Awards will serve as the culmination of The Moodie Davitt Report’s Airport FAB + Hospitality Conference, taking place on 7-8 July in Bengaluru.
Hosted by Bangalore International Airport Limited, the 2026 edition marks the event’s 15th anniversary and, for the first time, will embrace the new ‘Airport Hospitality World’ title, dedicated to lounges and all related airport hospitality services.
FAB Superstars winners will be announced during the conference, while recipients of the FAB Awards will be revealed at the Awards Ceremony during the Gala Dinner on 8 July.
The Airport FAB + Hospitality Conference & Awards encompass all aspects of airport food & beverage, lounges and related hospitality services.
As announced in May, FAB 2026 will extend its reach beyond lounges to include hotels, Meet & Greet, concierge services and other hospitality touchpoints, recognising their integral role in shaping the overall airport experience.
The event will also feature a landmark inclusivity initiative inspired by Kempegowda International Airport’s pioneering Sensory Room, a purpose-built space designed to support neurodivergent passengers and travellers with sensory sensitivities.
The prestigious FAB Awards also honour those who have made a positive impact through Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives.
All entries will be assessed by an independent panel of judges comprising relevant experts and professionals.
FAB Awards 2026 categories:
Airport ‘Food to Go’ Offer of the Year
Airport Bar or Pub of the Year
– Airport < 20M passengers
– Airport ≥ 20M passengers
Airport Casual-Dining Restaurant of the Year
– Airport < 20M passengers
– Airport ≥ 20M passengers
Airport Coffee or Tea Shop of the Year
Airport Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year
Airport Food & Beverage Best New Digital Innovation
Airport Food & Beverage Marketing Campaign of the Year
Airport Food Hall of the Year
Airport Health and Wellness-Centred Offer of the Year
Airport Instagrammable Location of the Year
Airport Lounge Food & Beverage Offer of the Year
Airport Lounge of the Year
Airport Lounge Opening of the Year
Airport Restaurant Design of the Year
Airport Sustainability & Environmental Initiative of the Year
Airport Food & Beverage Offer Best Representing Sense of Place
Airport Food & Beverage Opening of the Year
Airport Food & Beverage Offer of the Year
The eligibility period is from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. Full details about each category, submission requirements and assessment criteria are available via the dedicated website.
For the FAB Awards, a nominal fee of US$249 per submission is payable via the portal.
For general enquiries on FAB, please contact Vincci Chung, Associate Director, Events at Vincci@moodiedavittreport.com. 
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