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‘A statement event we will never forget’ – Industry reaction to a seminal FAB 2026
We share LinkedIn and Instagram highlights from hosts, delegates and speakers who attended an unforgettable Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference & Awards last week in Bengaluru.
Harmeet Grover bolsters tRetail Labs’ growing advisory network as Strategic Consultant
The highly regarded industry executive will support research initiatives, pilot programmes and industry collaborations as the company expands its global advisory network supporting the Airport F&B 2035 Initiative.
Essential Communications appoints Rebecca Mann as Senior Account & Content Manager
The Bluedog Group has named Rebecca Mann as Senior Account & Content Manager within its specialist press relations division, Essential Communications, effective 1 August.
Airport Authority Hong Kong launches tender for staff canteen concession
The winning bidder will manage a 972sq m concession space across levels 10 and 11 of the HKIA Community Building.
Liquid gold: Biosota Organics’ Andrey Zubko on the winning formula behind a TREX double
The Moodie Davitt Report sits down with CEO Andrey Zubko to talk bees, badges and what it takes to sell honey next to XO Cognac.
Travel Blue urges retail rethink as changing traveller dynamics reshape airport shopping
In its latest study, the leading travel essentials company said the growing influence of Gen Z presents a compelling opportunity for retailers to elevate the category.
The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2026
We bring back our popular column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
La Martiniquaise-Bardinet strengthens no-alcohol portfolio with full ownership of Sir. James 101
Sir. James 101 is entering its next growth phase as La Martiniquaise-Bardinet takes full ownership of the fast-growing mocktail brand amid rising demand for premium alcohol-free alternatives.
Carnival UK’s Susan Reid urges brands to rethink cruise retail in Women in Travel Retail+ webinar
Cruise retail offers brands time to build relationships with guests in a way few other travel retail channels can, according to Carnival Cruise Line Onboard Revenue Associate Vice President Susan Reid.
Swarovski expands Andreea Marginean’s remit in Head of Global Wholesale Channel role
Marginean, who has led Swarovski's Global Travel Retail Division since April 2023, says travel retail will remain an integral part of her remit as the Austrian crystal house seeks to strengthen the connection between the two channels.
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.
