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TFWA names Charlène Tourneaux as Managing Director
Most recently Tourneaux worked at leading drinks group Brown-Forman where she held a succession of senior executive roles across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India and Global Travel Retail.
On location in Bengaluru at the 2026 Airport FAB + Hospitality Conference and Awards
We look back on our rolling coverage of the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards, held this year in Bengaluru. The Moodie Davitt Report-owned event this year proudly celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Lotte Duty Free reinforces customer satisfaction leadership with eighth straight NCSI title
Reaffirming the travel retailer’s leadership in South Korea’s most prestigious duty-free brand evaluations, Lotte Duty Free extended its NCSI streak to eight years with yesterday’s award, complementing its 12th consecutive NBCI ranking last year and its 19th straight K-BPI win from March.
FAB 2026 Awards winners revealed in Bengaluru
Singapore Changi Airport claims the ultimate accolade at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards, as we reveal the full roll-call of honour alongside special judges’ awards.
2026 FAB Superstars Awards winners: Honouring exceptional travel food & beverage employees
The FAB Superstars Awards winners were announced at our FAB event in Bengaluru, as we highlighted the doers, the greeters, the people whose small, thoughtful touches and acts of service quietly make passenger journeys more pleasurable and memorable.
WHSmith North America celebrates leadership impact with three AMAC Catalyst Awards wins
The leading travel retailer has celebrated three executive honours at the prestigious AMAC 2026 Catalyst Awards, highlighting its leaders’ contributions to advocacy, supplier diversity and the broader aviation industry.
Franck Waechter leaves post as TFWA Managing Director
An announcement on the future leadership of the permanent staff at TFWA will be made in due course, says a statement.
Ready for Arrivals: Industry veterans Peter Burgoyne and Byron Anderson launch specialist design practice
Backed by decades of experience, Peter Burgoyne and Byron Anderson have unveiled a design practice dedicated to airport retail, hospitality and F&B.
Coty strengthens leadership structure to further advance Curated growth strategy
The beauty powerhouse has unveiled a sweeping leadership reorganisation, with Executive Chairman and interim CEO Markus Strobel taking direct control of Prestige commercial operations as the company integrates key business functions under its Coty.Curated growth framework.
Shiseido names Adele Zhang as Managing Director, Travel Retail Global Business
Most recently Deputy Managing Director, Travel Retail Global Business Division and General Manager, Travel Retail Asia, Zhang now leads the group’s global travel retail business, with oversight of operations across Japan, Asia (including China), the Americas and EMEA.
Philip Morris International secures landmark FDA ‘modified risk’ orders for ZYN nicotine pouches
The authorised claim states: ‘Using ZYN instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.’
On location: JCDecaux talks premium audiences and attention-led advertising with Heathrow Airport
JCDecaux today hosted ‘The Business of Brand Building’ session in London, launching Flightpath – an advertising campaign solution designed around the complete passenger journey.
