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Interest builds for FAB 2020; hotel and speaker details imminent

TURKEY. With Istanbul having been unveiled as the host city for the annual Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards 2020, preparations are well underway for what promises to be a spectacular event.

The official venue and hotels will be announced in coming days along with first details of a typically powerful speakers’ line-up.

By bringing together the best in international airport dining alongside outstanding Turkish cuisine and the country’s rich culture, the joint hosts Istanbul Airport & Tum & Ictur aim to showcase the magnificent new Istanbul hub and Turkey to the world.

FAB 2020 will begin with a half-day session (preceded by an airport tour) and the Opening Cocktail on 23 June. Day 2 will feature a full-day conference, culminating with a celebration of excellence in airport dining at the FAB Awards Gala dinner.

Nominations for the 2020 FAB Awards close on 6 April, after which our independent panel of judges will determine the international and regional winners. For more information on the awards, click here.

[Click on the icon to view the highlights of FAB 2019 in Dallas and Fort Worth]

Be part of the discussion at FAB 2020 and book your space here now to ensure access to the early bird delegate rate (valid until 24 April, 23:59 BST).

Rollcall of excellence: The 2019 awards winners at last year’s event in Dallas

Click here to read a special edition of the FAB eZine dedicated to FAB 2019

East meets west: FAB 2020 will be a showcase for Turkish culture and cuisine, with guests having the opportunity to sample the many delights of Istanbul

The spectacular new Istanbul Airport houses an eclectic dining offer run by partners Tum & Ictur and BTA

ABOUT FAB 2020

FAB, conceived, owned and organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, is the only event dedicated to the burgeoning airport food & beverage business. Since its launch in 2011, FAB has flourished and become the key global gathering for a constantly evolving sector, serving as a litmus test of its challenges, opportunities and quality aspirations.

FAB 2020 will be hosted by Istanbul Airport and Tum & Ictur, the concessionaire managing 34,000sq m of food & beverage space at the Istanbul gateway. The event, held on 23-24 June, will be a showcase for the magnificent new hub, which opened in April 2019. It will bring together senior executives from airports and food & beverage concessionaires worldwide as well as varied industry partners, including design agencies, research companies and technology providers.

The conference programme will showcase the latest F&B developments, innovations and trends at major airports, featuring presentations by some of the world’s leading airport commercial directors, concessionaires, chefs, key industry opinion leaders and analysts.

For speaking opportunities, please reach out to Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com. For commercial and sponsorship opportunities please contact FAB Publisher Sarah Genest at Sarah@MoodieDavittReport.com.

NOTE: The Moodie Davitt Report also publishes FAB, the world’s only media focused on airport (and other travel-related) food & beverage. The FAB Newsletter is published every two weeks and The FAB eZine every month.

Please send all news of food & beverage outlet openings, together with images, menus, video etc to Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com to ensure unrivalled global exposure.

FAB Women to launch at FAB Conference in Dallas

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INTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to announce the launch of FAB Women, an initiative to recognise, encourage and develop the participation of women in the Airport Food & Beverage sector.

The first FAB Women meeting will take place during the 2019 Airport Food & Beverage Conference & Awards (FAB) in Dallas with a breakfast seminar hosted by SSP on 27 June.

The seminar, entitled ‘Women in Leadership – Personal and Professional Experiences and Challenges of FAB Women’, will be moderated by SSP America Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications Lana Cramer.

It will feature a panel discussion with four leading women executives from the sector. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Vice President Concessions and Executive Vice President Linda Valdez Thompson will represent the FAB host. She will be joined by Toronto Pearson International Airport Associate Director, Commercial Development Giovanna Verrilli and Gatwick Airport Head of Retail Rachel Bulford. They will talk about their respective career paths and their current leadership positions and the wider role of women in the airport F&B world.

The seminar will take place from 7am to 7.45am on Thursday 27 June, ahead of the second day of the FAB Conference. All registered delegates are invited to attend.

The initiative was conceived by The Moodie Davitt Report Vice President Sales & Events Sarah Genest. The Moodie Davitt Report Publisher Irene Revilla said: “We are delighted to launch FAB Women, a concept that recognises the critical role of women in the airport F&B sector and seeks to ensure appropriate recognition for them.”

Registration for the FAB Conference & Awards is still open, though only limited places are still available. The event, which is organised by The Moodie Davitt Report and hosted by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, takes places on 26-27 June at The Westin Galleria Hotel, Dallas. To register, click here.