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03/022020

Annual FAB Conference and Awards moves to new September dates

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TURKEY/INTERNATIONAL. The Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference and Awards, due to take place on 23-24 June in Istanbul, will move to the new dates of 2-3 September in the same city.

The date change is due to the disruption caused across the industry by the COVID-19 outbreak, its impact on business, and restrictions on travel and other cost-cutting measures forced on many companies in the sector.

The event, which gathers together decision makers from across the global food & beverage business, is organised by The Moodie Davitt Report. This year’s co-hosts are Istanbul Airport operator IGA and its lead F&B partner, Tum & Ictur.

The decision to postpone FAB 2020 was agreed and confirmed by all parties. Details of the hotel venue and agenda and speaker line-up will appear soon.

The vibrant city of Istanbul will host FAB 2020 on the revised dates of 2-3 September; the event will be a showcase for Turkish culture and cuisine, with guests having the opportunity to sample the many delights of Istanbul

In related news, the deadline for entries for the annual FAB Awards moves to 5 June, after which judging from our independent panel will take place.

The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman and FAB creator Martin Moodie said: “Given the great disruption and uncertainty that the COVID-19 outbreak is bringing to our industry, we feel we simply have to be proactive and defer this key event to a later date. The airport F&B sector, in common with all sector stakeholders, has been severely disrupted by the ongoing health crisis and the delay will hopefully allow for a successful event in a much-improved business climate. Our priority must be the welfare, personally and business-wise of all attendees. We thank our hosts and sponsors for their understanding and support through this difficult period.”

FAB 2020 will begin with a half-day session and the Opening Cocktail on 2 September. Day two will feature a full-day conference, culminating with a celebration of excellence in airport dining at the FAB Awards Gala dinner.

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

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 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.

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02/202020

Interest builds for FAB 2020; hotel and speaker details imminent

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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.

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01/132020

Inspiring Istanbul: Save the date for FAB 2020 – 23-24 June

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TURKEY. In big breaking news, Istanbul Airport is to host the annual Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards on 23-24 June 2020. The event will be a celebration not only of the best in international airport dining but also of Turkish cuisine and culture. The event will be supported strongly by Tum & Ictur, the concessionaire managing 34,000sq m of food & beverage space at Istanbul Airport.

FAB 2020 will also be a showcase for the magnificent new Istanbul hub, which opened in April 2019.

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 a showcase for Turkish culture and cuisine, with guests having the opportunity to sample the many delights of Istanbul

FAB 2020 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.

Click here to read a special edition of the FAB eZine dedicated to the FAB conference and awards held in Dallas in June 2019

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.

The FAB Awards, evaluated by an independent panel of judges, represent the pinnacle of airport food & beverage excellence. The 2020 categories and nominations procedure will be announced very soon.

The spectacular new airport houses an eclectic dining offer run by partners Tum & Ictur and BTA; below, İGA Business Development Director Fırat Ocak looks forward to a ‘FAB-ulous event’

Istanbul Airport is run by the İGA consortium under a 25-year contract. İGA Business Development Director Fırat Ocak said: “We are very honoured and excited to welcome the 2020 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards to Istanbul. With the world’s largest dining area under one roof, Istanbul Airport is a great and convenient place to host the only event for the fast-growing airport food & beverage business.

“Providing first-class customer experience is a key part of our daily work at Turkey’s new hub for the world. We are really looking forward to the exchange with international executives from the airport food & beverage industry as well as various industry partners and will offer them a unique platform in a truly inspiring and welcoming atmosphere. Let’s have a FAB-ulous event!”

FAB Founder and Chairman of The Moodie Davitt Report Martin Moodie commented: “We are so excited to bring FAB to Turkey, which is home to some of the most diverse and richly varied cuisine in the world. That diversity is on full show at the magnificent new Istanbul Airport, which features the best of Turkish food and drink blended with international flavours, and a breadth of offer that befits Istanbul’s fast-growing status as a leading hub.

“Guests at FAB 2020 will experience this extraordinary state-of-the-art airport environment, alongside the delights of the great east-west crossroads city of Istanbul, in June next year.”


[Click on the icon to view the highlights of FAB 20219 in Dallas and Fort Worth]

A FAB-ulous lineup of winners at the glittering awards ceremony in Dallas, Texas

Istanbul Airport lies 35km north of Istanbul with construction occurring across four phases. The first was finalised when two runways and a terminal with a passenger capacity of 90 million were commissioned and opened in April. Once complete, the airport will host flights to more than 300 destinations and have an annual capacity of 200 million passengers.

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

SCENES FROM FAB 2019

Auckland Airport Retail Commercial Manager – Leasing Kelly Hodder accepts the Airport Food & Beverage Offer of the Year award from The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt

It was a big night for HWH Investments in Dubai, which snapped up a flurry of awards, including the Airport F&B Offer Best Reflecting Sense of Place for S34 at DXB (Dubai International). Here Mustafa and Talha Al Hashimi collect the award from The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt

Ruth Simon and Sandra Wong of Changi Airport Group accept the FAB Marketing & Promotions Campaign of the Year for the exuberantly brilliant ‘Discover the Fun Side of Changi with Sesame Street’ campaign

FAB 2019 hosts Dallas Fort Worth International Airport received The FAB Industry Contribution Award for sustained commitment to innovation and excellence. Here Vice President Concessions Zenola Campbell and Executive Vice President Customer Experience & Revenue Management Kenneth Buchanan accept the award from The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt

Regynald Washington, President, Dining Division at Paradies Lagardère, accepted three awards, including the FAB Airport Food Hall of the Year Award on behalf of Lagardère Travel Retail for its acclaimed The Daily DXB at DXB (Dubai International)

You don’t have to be big to be beautiful. HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson accepts the Best F&B Offer in a Small Airport for the outstanding Bia Mara at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Canada

Not one, not two, but three FAB Awards on a huge night for Areas. Here Global Business Development Director Mireia Marti Isern (right) and Mexico Marketing and Procurement Subdirector Christina Gonzalez celebrate the triple success with The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie

Tastes on the Fly’s Antonio Alicea was named FAB Team Member of the Year

The excellent Multi-Functional Family Center at Incheon International Airport was named Airport Family Friendly F&B Concept of the Year

The FAB Instagrammable Experience Award went to OTG’s stunning Yume at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. The award was accepted by Cassandra Bozeman, Eric Brinker and Justin Blatstein.

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07/032019

The best of travel food & beverage: FAB 2019 Awards winners revealed

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USA/INTERNATIONAL. Auckland Airport in New Zealand took the top overall award as the best and most innovative concepts in travel-related food & beverage were recognised at the 2019 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards in Dallas on 27 June, with DXB (Dubai International) among the other big winners.

A FAB-ulous lineup of winners at the glittering awards ceremony in Dallas, Texas

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07/032019

FAB 2019: The Airport Food & Beverage Conference and Awards – as it happened

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This story was updated throughout the two days of FAB 2019, with the latest posts featuring first. All times are Central Daylight Time.

27 June 

17.15 The FAB 2019 conference concluded with a panel discussion on the importance of engaged employees and the impact of a successful employee engagement programme.

Andre Bolduc is Senior Manager – Customer Experience & Strategy at ACI World, who run the airport passenger service and benchmarking programme ASQ (Airport Service Quality). “Customer experience is mainly driven by emotions,” was his mantra. “The power of people is the power of creating emotions.”

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06/112019

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.

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05/242019

FAB short-list revealed as global gathering of airport food & beverage operators in Dallas nears

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INTERNATIONAL. A high-class roll-call of food & beverage operations is today revealed in the short-list for the annual Airport FAB Awards to be named in Dallas next month.

The Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards, organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, will be hosted by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport at The Westin Galleria Dallas on 26-27 June.

FAB is owned and organised by The Moodie Davitt Report with sister title The Foodie Report. The only industry event dedicated solely to the airport F&B sector, FAB attracts senior representatives from the world’s leading airports, food & beverage concessionaires and brands.

“This year’s FAB Awards attracted a record 302 entries, 18% up on last year’s record level. But it was the diversity and quality of entries in FAB 2019 that really impressed.”

As announced, HMSHost/Autogrill and SSP Group are Platinum Partners for FAB 2019. Other confirmed sponsors so far include Areas (Gold) Lagardère Travel Retail (Silver) and HWH Hospitality Investments (Bronze).

Chick-fil-A is lunch partner; while other partners include Booster Juice, Crews, Grab, High Flying Foods, Jackmont Hospitality, MAG Hospitality, Reco-Air, Robolab (Yanu), Tea Forté, Travel Food Services and TRG Concessions.

The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie said: “This year’s FAB Awards attracted a record 302 entries, 18% up on last year’s record level. But it was the diversity and quality of entries in FAB 2019 that really impressed. To make this shortlist is an achievement in itself and we can promise the FAB audience that the winners, regional winners, Highly Commendeds and special judge’s prizes represent a collective state of excellence within the sector.”

This year’s judging line-up was extended to include more diversity of background, region and gender. Regular judges Martin Moodie; US airport commercial management consultant Alan Gluck; and fomer chef and Copenhagen Airport Food & Beverage Category Manager Anders Barsøe, now CEO for Denmark’s largest sushi chain Letz Sushi, once again played a lead role.

(Above and below) Scenes from FAB 2018 in Helsinki, Finland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They were joined by Nick Goddard-Palmer, the co-founder of Hunter Palmer – Global Retail Solutions, a UK-based strategic travel retail partnership; author, journalist and luxury cuisine consultant Michele Tchea, based in Melbourne Australia; New York-based wine critic Marisa D’Vari; toxicologist, chef, and dietitian; Suzy Badaracco; and journalist and influencer, Cristina Alcivar, Founder of Vane Airport Media, which publishes news about health and wellness services and amenities in airports globally.

 

See the list of FAB Awards finalists here.

 

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04/242019

FAB 2019: Global F&B industry leaders to share insights at FAB 2019

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INTERNATIONAL. Leading travel food & beverage concessionaires will complement a strong presence from senior airport executives from the USA and around the world at the 2019 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards.

The two-day event, organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, will take place in Dallas this year, hosted by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport at The Westin Galleria Dallas on 26-27 June.

In addition to other airport company speakers announced recently, Manchester Airport Head of Retail Mike Ward will also address the conference, while delegates will hear insights fromsenior executives representing the major airport F&B concessionaires.

Among them are Emirates Leisure Retail CEO Andrew Day; HMSHost Corporation President and CEO Steve Johnson and Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Sarah Naqvi; SSP Group Chief Strategy Officer Jonathan Sharp and SSP North America VP Business Development Pat Murray and OTG Founder and Chief Executive Rick Blatstein.

Also speaking will be HWH Hospitality Investments Co-Founder Mustafa Al Hashimi; Paradies Lagardère President, Dining Division Regynald Washington and Travel Food Services Executive Director Varun Kapur. Plaza Premium Founder and CEO Song Hoi-see will offer the independent lounge operator’s view of the channel.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport CEO Sean Donohue will open FAB 2019 with a welcome address.

Other food & beverage experts from diverse sectors will also share insights on a variety of issues facing the business. Speaking on health and wellness will be Rob Laing, CEO and Founder of Farm One, a New York hydroponic farming company. He will be joined by food trends analyst and forecaster Suzy Badaracco.

Redesign Group Managing Director & Owner Jo Pennycuick will share her perspective on the impact of design on the culinary experience at airports.

Crews Managing Partner and President Nicolas Buford and Chick-Fil-A New Restaurant Growth Director Sean Warren will both take part in a session assessing how hospitality is best served up in the USA. Qikserve Founder and President Daniel Rogers and Wow Bao President Geoff Alexander will discuss the impact of technology and innovation on the airport dining and customer experience.

The programme will also feature industry trends analysts who will share customer insights across a number of themes. Kathy Casey, celebrity chef, mixologist and owner of Kathy Casey Food Studios – Liquid Kitchen, will discuss food trends and their impact on airports, with contributions from Menu Matters President Maeve Webster and Vane Airport Media Founder Cristina Alcivar.

M1nd-set Travel Research Director Clara Perez will share a quantitative analysis of consumer insights across global airport F&B outlets. Wally Doolin, Founder and Chairman at TDn2K, will be joined by ACI ASQ Director Dimitri Coll to discuss the importance of employee engagement on the customer experience at airport bars and restaurants.

The conference will open with a welcome address from host airport CEO Sean Donohue. The full agenda is online at the FAB 2019 website.

The Westin Galleria Hotel is a high-class venue for this year’s FAB Conference and Awards.

As announced, HMSHost/Autogrill and SSP Group are Platinum Partners for FAB 2019. Other confirmed sponsors so far include Areas (Gold) Lagardère Travel Retail (Silver) and HWH Hospitality Investments (Bronze). Additional partners include Grab, MAG Hospitality, Reco-Air, Robolab, Tea Forté, Travel Food Services, and TRG Concessions.

For speaker, programme and logistics details please contact Michael Barrett at Michael@MoodieDavittReport.com.

For commercial and sponsorship opportunities please contact Irene Revilla at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com or Sarah Genest at Sarah@MoodieDavittReport.com

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02/262019

FAB 2019: Stellar speakers from the airport world head powerful line-up for Dallas event

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The best of North America, the best of the world. The 2019 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference, Exhibition & Awards, which will take place in Dallas on 26-27 June, will feature a powerful line-up of industry leaders from around the globe. Among the international airports represented will be DXB (Dubai International), Hong Kong International and London Gatwick, as a compelling programme takes shape.

Dubai Airports Executive Vice President – Commercial Eugene Barry will feature in a special session early in the programme, when he will share DXB’s consumer-centric vision of the future. Hong Kong International Airport General Manager Retail & Advertising Alby Tsang will speak about the commercial strategy of one of Asia’s most commercially progressive hubs, which is currently implementing a hugely ambitious overhaul of its F&B offer.

DXB’s consumer-centric vision, and the changing face of F&B at the world’s leading international airport, will be a highlight of FAB 2019.

Other distinguished airport speakers include Gatwick Airport Head of Retail Rachel Bulford and Great Hall Partners, Ferrovial Airports CEO Ignacio Castejón.

They will be joined by a host of top airport executives, including Vancouver Airport Authority Director, Commercial Services – Terminals Mirela Rusu; Vantage Airport Group (Chicago) Management – Midway Partnership CEO,Sammy Patel; and, from the host airport, Dallas Fort Worth Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and Revenue Management Kenneth Buchanan and Vice President Concessions Zenola Campbell.

Dallas Fort Worth Airport Vice President Concessions Zenola Campbell (pictured with Dermot Davitt) will represent the host airport in speaking at the June event.

 

Experienced airport commercial executive Dan Cappell, now a Director at aviation consultancy Leigh Fisher, will add his insights into the airport F&B business model.

They will be joined by several top names from the concession community (details to be announced next week), design experts, consumer insight specialists, restaurateurs and chefs.

The two-day conference will address the challenges, opportunities and issues facing travel F&B. The event will assess the rise of healthy and eco-friendly eating; the fusion of physical and digital to enhance the consumer experience; and the critical role of Sense of Place in design and cuisine. The programme will also feature specialists from the culinary world who will talk about global foodie trends.

Details of the full programme will be released on the FAB 2019 event website soon. Registrations can be made directly via the site – note that early bird rates for the conference are available until 21 April.

The 2019 FAB Awards are set to be hotly contested, with nominations pouring in since they were announced in January. Details of the awards categories are available on the event website here: airportfab.events/awards. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday 5 April.

FAB, which is 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.

For speaker, programme and logistics details please contact Michael Barrett at Michael@MoodieDavittReport.com.

For commercial and sponsorship opportunities please contact Irene Revilla at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com or Sarah Genest at Sarah@MoodieDavittReport.com

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02/212019

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport set to host FAB-ulous social programme at June event

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Preparations are underway for what promises to be a dazzling social events programme in Dallas and Fort Worth during the annual Airport Food and Beverage Conference & Awards 2019. The event, hosted by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, will be held at The Westin Galleria Dallas Hotel on 26-27 June.

The programme will begin with a tour of the airport’s international terminals on the morning of Wednesday 26 June, conducted by the airport commercial team.

Delegates are invited to sign up for the tour when they register for the event on the FAB 2019 website. Early bird rates for the conference are available until 21 April.

At the close of the first day of the conference, delegates will be taken on a short bus journey from Dallas, westwards to Fort Worth, and into a world of country & western culture and cuisine for the FAB Opening Cocktail. Suits, ties and heels will be replaced by checked shirts, denim skirts and cowboy hats and boots, as delegates are invited to enjoy an evening of true Texas hospitality in the city’s historic Stockyards area.

Delegates can look forward to a FAB-ulous, fun programme, as they dance to country and western music, test their skills rodeo riding and sample the best of Texan cuisine.

True Texan hospitality: FAB delegates will experience a taste of cowboy country at the Opening Cocktail

(Photos: River Ranch Stockyards).

The two-day event will close on 27 June with the annual FAB Awards ceremony and gala dinner, which will take place at The Westin Galleria Hotel in Dallas. Dinner guests will enjoy an evening of celebration as the industry gathers to discover the winners of the FAB Awards, which celebrate the best in airport dining around the world.

Nominations for the 2019 FAB Awards are already flooding in. Details of the awards categories are available on the event website here: airportfab.events/awards. The deadline for submitting nominations to the FAB Awards is Friday 5 April.

Delegates travelling to Texas, who wish to extend their stay before or after the FAB event, can find out more about activities in both Dallas and Fort Worth via the event website “What’s on” page: airportfab.events/whats-on. The Visit Dallas and Visit Fort Worth bureaus welcome delegates to contact them to find out more about specific events taking place around the FAB event dates.

Dallas Fort Worth International: The Airport Food and Beverage Conference & Awards event comes to the USA for the first time in June 2019.

Dallas Fort Worth International: The Airport Food and Beverage Conference & Awards event comes to the USA for the first time in June 2019.

International delegates travelling to the USA for the conference are encouraged to request their US Visa or apply for their Visa Waiver authorisation well in advance. More information can be found on the event website travel and accommodation page: airportfab.events/travel.

FAB, which is 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. Details of speakers and the conference agenda will be announced soon.

For speaker, programme and logistics details please contact Michael Barrett at Michael@MoodieDavittReport.com.

For commercial and sponsorship opportunities please contact Irene Revilla at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com or Sarah Genest at Sarah@MoodieDavittReport.com

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