Aena General Director of Commercial and Real Estate Maria José Cuenda revealed the opportunity at the ongoing 2025 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference in Barcelona.
Mondelez WTR Director Category, Customer & Shopper Marketing Anna Somogyi explores how destination-inspired storytelling, authenticity and a well-curated offer can elevate confectionery from a simple purchase to a meaningful experience.
With over two decades of experience in the food service and retail sectors, Bony will spearhead Lagardère Travel Retail’s Dining division’s global marketing and innovation initiatives.
Welcome to our rolling coverage of the 2025 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards, held this year in Barcelona.
Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill offers an extensive menu of beach-inspired fare, Hagar’s line of premium rum and tequila and memorabilia from the musician’s storied career.
Themed ‘Together we make magic’, the series of events from July to August honours the nation’s unique identity and the people who shaped it.
China Trading Desk’s latest Travel Sentiment Survey highlights flexibility and spontaneity as the new travel norm and the growing influence of social media platforms in making purchase decisions.
“This renewed partnership will elevate our food & beverage offering by leveraging Avolta’s global expertise alongside authentic local flavours – delivering a more distinctive sense of place,” says Avolta CEO Northern, Central and Eastern Europe Walter Seib.
KOSÉ Travel Retail President and CEO Hiroto Kitaki outlines the company’s strategic priorities, highlights the importance of travel retail, introduces the Japanese company’s evolving growth strategy, and unveils high-potential newcomers such as PANPURI and SEKKISEI BLUE.
“If it’s an upward cycle, we can inject resources to address shortages. But if it’s a downturn, it means removing ourselves from that industry entirely,” says new King Power Duty Free CEO (and former Airports of Thailand President) Nitinai Sirismatthakarn.
The contract awarded by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the National Customs Service, following an extensive tender process, begins in Q3 2026.
From Haute Couture fragrance showcases to complimentary lemonades, the activation reinforces L’Oréal Travel Retail’s commitment to delivering shoppertainment ahead of the busy summer travel season.
