Airport Hospitality World
Plaza Premium Group brings match-day energy across global lounges with World Cup-themed activations
To capture the World Cup atmosphere across its lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges have been designed as pre-game destinations for football fans, featuring themed activations and curated food & beverage offerings.
Located in a central position within Terminal 2, the lounge will offer more than 300 seats and will feature interior design which draws on Manchester’s industrial heritage.
The latest confirmed speakers include Avolta CEO Northern, Central and Eastern Europe Walter Seib; Vienna Airport Senior Vice President Center Management Philipp Ahrens; Viklari Consulting Managing Director Jonathan Doughty; and Airport Dimensions COO Errol McGlothan.
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to announce the find tranche of finalists from select award categories, less than a month ahead of the blockbuster Bengaluru event taking place on 7-8 July.
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The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to announce the third round of finalists from select award categories, less than a month ahead of the Bengaluru event taking place on 7-8 July.
The Turkish company, which has operated the main business lounge at the airport under its Primeclass brand for several years, will continue to manage and develop the premium hospitality offer as Riga Airport seeks to enhance its passenger experience.
The pre-terminal phase of the passenger journey is emerging as a critical opportunity to drive commercial performance, according to the study from the travel experience specialist.
With the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference & Awards fast approaching, The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to unveil the second round of finalists from selected award categories.
Among the latest confirmed speakers are Brussels Airport Food and Beverage Manager Michiel Arnouts; Malaysia Airports Senior General Manager Commercial Services Hani Ezra Hussin; SSP America CEO George Mboya; Chef, Author and Storyteller Ranveer Brar; and tRetail Labs Founder & CEO Sushanta Das.
“CAVU is proud to sponsor FAB, one of the leading global forums in the travel industry, bringing together the sector’s most influential voices,” says CAVU Chief Experiences Officer Tom Waldron.
The new dining concept brings together international flavours and streamlined service, designed for the fast-paced airport environment while delivering a more refined dining option.
In his role, the Hong Kong-based executive will drive commercial performance, oversee operational delivery, and manage relationships with airlines, the airport and key stakeholders, while supporting the execution of group strategy in the city in line with regional and global objectives.













