Air France unveils first branded lounge in London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
Air France has opened its first dedicated lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 4, bringing French-inspired design, dining and hospitality to the UK aviation hub.
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FAB 2026: Brussels Airport unveils landmark 2029 F&B tender to reshape entire dining programme
“We want to make sure that we are ready for the future, looking at more data-driven passenger profiles, looking at Gen Z and the specific expectations travellers are going to have,” says Brussels Airport Food & Beverage Manager Michiel Arnouts.
On location in Bengaluru at the 2026 Airport FAB + Hospitality Conference and Awards
Welcome to 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 is this year proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Experiential retail sets sail: Gebr. Heinemann opens duty-free stores on TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff Flow
Gebr. Heinemann has opened its two exclusive duty-free stores, Meine Freude and Mein Glanz, onboard Mein Schiff Flow, unveiling a new cruise retail concept centred on the key travel retail trends of experience, activation and personalisation.
Geneva Airport welcomes Decathlon Switzerland’s first European airport store
Decathlon has entered a new phase of its European travel retail strategy with the launch of its first airport proximity store at Geneva Airport, combining a curated product offer with a 24/7 Click & Collect service for travellers.
Nestlé and Unifree Duty Free shift KitKat Formula 1 into top gear at Istanbul Airport
Launched on 3 July, the experience reflects the confectionery brand’s global partnership with Formula 1 while reinforcing its presence within travel retail.
Coty celebrates modern femininity with BOSS Bottled Beyond for Her
A powerful trio: Jessica Chastain, Becky G and Tara Davis-Woodhall front the global campaign, bringing together film, music and sport to introduce the latest addition to the BOSS Bottled Beyond fragrance franchise.
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.
‘Recognisably British’ – Avolta brings Bill’s to Heathrow Terminal 2 in airport debut
The leading travel retail and dining player has unveiled Bill’s at Terminal 2, reinforcing its shared vision with Heathrow of showcasing local brands to enhance the sense of place at the busy gateway.
Global debuts premium digital media offering in Manchester Airport’s upgraded Terminal 2
Manchester Airport’s exclusive advertising sales partner has expanded its media portfolio with new premium digital screens across the newly revamped Terminal 2, reaching more than 32 million arriving and departing passengers annually.
Mars Wrigley and Avolta bring colour to Palma de Mallorca with travel retail’s largest M&M’s Experience
Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail and Avolta are bringing a new level of interaction, entertainment and sense of place to Palma de Mallorca Airport with the opening of travel retail’s largest M&M’s Experience.
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.
