Food & Beverage
QSRP drives travel-related F&B growth in Europe with renewed focus on France
With more than 80 locations across airports, train stations and motorways, the group is leveraging its strong operational model and digital capabilities to drive expansion in high-traffic environments.
Areas partners Kabuki Group to open airside restaurant at Madrid-Barajas Airport
The 143sq m, 50-cover airside venue is a collaboration with Kabuki Group, known for its high-class restaurants in Madrid and Lisbon.
Areas USA brings local flavour to San Diego Airport’s new Terminal 1 with three F&B venues
The Miami-based division of Areas Global has worked closely with local chefs, entrepreneurs and creators to deliver a strong sense of place for travellers passing through the new terminal.
“A true taste of the Caribbean” – GCG opens Bistro Vibes at Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport
Bistro Vibes is the company’s first airport concession in Antigua and becomes the tenth proprietary food & beverage brand in its portfolio.
Delta Air Lines opens second largest Sky Club at Salt Lake City Airport
The 600-capacity lounge has features including panoramic airfield views, a wrap-around premium bar, a digital immersion wall and an expansive fresh food buffet.
Aena celebrates travel retail excellence at second annual Enjoy Awards ceremony
Aena celebrated excellence across its global airport network at the second Enjoy Aena Awards in Madrid, recognising partners for innovation, sustainability and their contributions to enhancing the passenger experience.
Secure your place now: Four weeks remain until Early Bird deadline for The Trinity Forum 2026
Delegates for the The Trinity Forum 2026 in Doha, Qatar are encouraged to register before the 28 November Early Bird deadline to avail of discounted rates.
Avolta signals upbeat note for Q4 as nine-month trading delivers solid revenue growth and margin uplift
“As we entered Q4 we saw an acceleration of organic growth to +6% year-on-year in October, and positive growth in North America,” says CEO Xavier Rossinyol.
Aena commercial revenue growth outpaces passenger traffic in first nine months
The Spanish airports operator reported strong commercial momentum for the January-September 2025, with strong contributions from retail seeing revenues rise €1,466.1 million year-on-year.
Novecientos Grados by Tony Hawk restaurant and bar unveiled at San Diego Airport
Operated by Areas USA and featuring a menu created in collaboration with award-winning chef Claudette Zepeda, the concept draws inspiration from San Diego’s skateboarding heritage and the city’s distinctive architecture.
Extended local and luxury brand line-up named for New York JFK Airport Terminal 8
Some 24 additional brands are named today that will feature in the Food Hall and duty-free zone at the expanded JFK International Airport Terminal 8; among them are many New York City and Queens brands alongside global luxury labels.
Images of the Day: Star guest photographer captures Alicante Duty Free allure
Today’s photos were taken by travel retail sector veteran Peter Sant at Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport where, using his iPhone 14, he captured the diversity of the Avolta-run Alicante Duty Free departures store.
