Airport Experience® News - Food & Beverage Issue 2026

JULY/AUGUST 2026

Dear Readers,

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Happy summer! It’s been wonderful seeing so many of you at the recent industry conferences – AAAE, AMAC and ACI Business of Airports all provided opportunities to connect and discover new developments in our industry. I look forward to extending those conversations further in the coming months as we plan our fall and winter Airport Experience News issues and our educational content for the 2027 AX Conference. This issue of AXN focuses on the food and beverage sector. We’ve turned the spotlight on culinary directors from some of the largest concessions operators, asking them what’s trending in food and in restaurant experiences specific to the airport environment. Bars are another focal point, as travelers premiumize their selections but at the same time are cutting back on overall consumption. Fresh food vending is also top of mind, with a slew of new offerings that meet traveler demands no matter the time of day. The AXN Retail issue will follow in September, with planned coverage of retail topics including duty free and luxury offerings, “meet the makers” efforts promoting artisan product offerings, child- and family-focused retail, and other topics. Beyond the magazine, nominations for the 2027 AX Awards will officially launch in September. Be sure to watch the AX NewsFlash, the AX website and social media for launch dates and other updates. Happy Reading!

CULINARY DIRECTORS OFFER INSIGHTS

CONCESSIONAIRES SHARE BEHIND-THE-BAR STRATEGIES

VENDING EVOLVES WITH FRESH FOOD OPTIONS

HOLOGRAMS AND ROBOTS GREET TRAVELERS

Carol Ward Editor-in-Chief

Airport Experience News carol@airportxnews.com

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