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2026 FAB Superstars Awards winners: Honouring exceptional travel food & beverage employees

Moodie Davitt Report· July 9, 2026

The 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards recently concluded at the Taj Bangalore, celebrating excellence among frontline and back-of-house travel-sector employees. Organized by The Moodie Davitt Report, the event highlights the critical role of service and culinary staff in transforming passenger journeys within fast-paced terminal environments. This recognition underscores the industry's ongoing evolution as airports transition from simple transit hubs into premier destinations for hospitality and gastronomy.

The sixth annual FAB Superstars Awards were a centerpiece of the 15th-anniversary Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference, held this year in Bengaluru. The awards aim to shine a spotlight on the frontline and back-of-house heroes, including greeters and culinary creators, who define the travel food and beverage industry. Martin Moodie, Founder and Chairman of The Moodie Davitt Report, noted that these individuals weave warmth and care into every interaction, effectively transforming the passenger experience through quiet acts of service and professional excellence.

The highest individual honor of the ceremony, the FAB Superstar of the Year, was awarded to Antonia Villanueva, a Service Team Member for SSP Norway at Oslo Airport. The judging panel, which included Moodie, former SSP senior executive Nick Inkster, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Vice President of Concessions Zenola Campbell, was captivated by Villanueva’s 50 years of dedicated service. Her career was highlighted as a benchmark for the industry, characterized by unwavering professionalism and a consistent commitment to passenger satisfaction.

Beyond individual awards, the event recognized broader institutional excellence, with Singapore Changi Airport claiming the ultimate accolade at the 2026 FAB + Hospitality Awards. Dr. Frank Quante, General Manager of Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, remarked that the conference has become an essential global platform for showcasing how airports are evolving into destinations that deliver memorable hospitality experiences. These awards reflect the sector's reliance on high-quality human interaction and specialized food and beverage operations to meet the ever-evolving expectations of global travelers.

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