Travel Food Services Earns Global Recognition with 10 Honours at FAB Awards 2026
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Bengaluru, July , 2026: Travel Food Services Limited (TFS), India’s leading airport travel QSR and lounge operator, received global recognition at the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards 2026, securing 10 honours across categories spanning culinary excellence, innovation, sustainability, design and customer experience. Hosted by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) and organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, FAB is widely regarded as the travel hospitality industry’s most prestigious awards programme.
The event marked an important milestone for TFS at the FAB Awards 2026, where the company secured multiple regional and overall honours across key categories.
The night highlights:
Overall Winner for the FAB Superstars (Star Team – Back of House) – TFS Corporate Office & Teams across Multiple Airports
Regional winning categories include:
Airport Sustainability & Environmental Initiative of the Year — Multiple Airports
F&B Marketing Campaign of the Year — Durga Puja Festival, Kolkata (NSCBI Airport)
F&B Marketing Campaign of the Year — 5 Min or Free (GMR Hospitality)
Instagrammable Location of the Year — Dilli Streat, Delhi (IGI Airport)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (<20M pax) — Jones the Grocer, Mumbai (Semolina Kitchens, CSMI Airport)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (<20M pax) — Gully Kitchen (Semolina Kitchens, Navi Mumbai Airport)
F&B Innovation Award — hello Mercato, Delhi (IGI Airport)
Food Hall of the Year — hello Mercato, Delhi (IGI Airport)
F&B Opening of the Year — hello Mercato, Delhi (IGI Airport)
Commenting on the participation, Mr. Varun Kapur, Managing Director and CEO, TFS, said, "Receiving this recognition at the FAB 2026 Awards, the most respected accolades in the travel hospitality industry, and seeing our teams recognised alongside the very best in the world was a truly proud moment. Being part of this global platform reaffirmed our commitment to continually raising the standards of culinary excellence and enhancing the traveller experience. These awards are a tribute to the passion, creativity and dedication of our people, whose thoughtful efforts every day, in our kitchens, at our counters and across our lounges, create memorable experiences for millions of travellers. This recognition belongs to every member of the TFS family and inspires us to keep setting new benchmarks for airport dining and hospitality.”
Adding further, Mr. Gaurav Dewan, COO, TFS, said, “Putting people first has always been at the heart of everything we do. The event provided a global platform to showcase the richness of Indian culture and cuisine while reflecting the care and dedication our teams bring to every traveller experience. This recognition at the FAB Awards is a testament to our people, the strength of our partnerships, and our commitment to creating meaningful experiences for travellers.”
