Food & Beverage
High-level Davos panel discussion casts spotlight on travel retail
The quartet of speakers addressed how their organisations are navigating a path through global macro-economic and geopolitical uncertainty, assessed emerging consumer demands, focused on data-sharing and partnership, and examined the influence of AI on travel retail.
The Wright Group delivers strong sense of place with Ryan’s Pub launch at Dublin Airport
The Terminal 2 airside concession is positioned to serve departing passengers with a classic pub proposition spanning draught beers, Irish whiskeys and familiar comfort food.
Paradies Lagardère salutes Certified Green Restaurant recognition across 210 airport locations
With more than 5,000 environmental steps taken across its restaurant network, Paradies Lagardère secured over 21,450 GreenPoints, meeting GRA’s rigorous standards.
TAV Airports commits US$150 million to Tbilisi Airport expansion as concession extended to 2031
Commercial development is a central component of the investment programme, with new retail and food & beverage areas featuring a strong sense of of place planned alongside the refurbishment of existing passenger spaces.
Fever-Tree reveals second premium airport bar in expanded Manchester Terminal 2
Positioned within the departure lounge, the Fever-Tree Bar has a drinks-led offer and is designed as a premium, nature-inspired space aligned with the brand’s sourcing ethos.
Kyra Lounge expands presence at Hong Kong International Airport with second location
The 1,200sq m space builds on the strong performance of the first Kyra Lounge and offers seating for 230 guests along with dining, relaxation and work-friendly areas.
Zurich Airport commercial sales hit new heights but lag passenger growth in 2025
Retail and dining sales at the Swiss gateway post a year-on-year increase of +0.9% though this is outpaced by passenger traffic growth of +4.5%.
Areas renews Beauvais Airport partnership with expanded food & beverage line-up
The agreement between the partners has been extended by four years, and will involve three signature Areas concepts: Rossopomodoro, Deli&Cia and Paul le Café.
Elena Sorlini departs Abu Dhabi Airports for Grandi Stazioni Retail CEO role
The former Abu Dhabi Airports Managing Director and CEO moves to Italy to take charge at the company, which holds exclusive rights to commercial and advertising spaces across 14 major Italian railway stations.
TAV Operation Services airport lounges secure multiple top-tier Skytrax ratings
The ratings successes include several lounges across the company’s Extime and Primeclass brands, as well as the TAV-operated Capital One Lounge at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Frédéric Chevalier succeeds Dag Rasmussen at Lagardère Travel Retail; Arnaud Lagardère appointed Non-Executive Chairman
Long-time Chairman & CEO Dag Rasmussen will retire from his executive responsibilities on 1 March after more than a decade of outstanding service. Following a successful leadership transition initiated in June 2025, Frédéric Chevalier steps up to steer the company.
The Moodies Social & Digital Media Awards to be revealed
The winners were drawn from a shortlist across 13 categories.
