Airport Hospitality World
Airport Hospitality World: First business lounge opens at Kutaisi Airport; TAV lands 12-year contract at Riga Airport
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
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.
The partners will also participate in the industry panel Airport F&B Manifesto 2035: A Movement to Redefine Airport Dining, exploring how airports, lounges and food & beverage operators are adapting to evolving traveller expectations.
Along the route, the team stopped at key Singaporean landmarks. Collectively, the 3km course translated into an impressive combined total of 165km covered by 55 participants.
Q4 revenue surged +27.7% year-on-year, while FY2026 revenue rose +25.4%, with adjusted profit after tax increasing +15.1% in Q4 and +21.5% for FY2026.
The concept has been developed by the founders of American airport gaming lounge operator Gameway, and marks an evolution of the company’s existing airport entertainment offer into a broader hospitality-led format.













