{"id":8190,"date":"2025-07-07T11:42:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T09:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/areas.com\/?p=8190"},"modified":"2025-07-07T12:18:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T10:18:42","slug":"areas-shines-at-the-fab-awards-2025-and-reaffirms-its-leadership-in-airport-food-beverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/areas.com\/en\/press\/airports\/areas-shines-at-the-fab-awards-2025-and-reaffirms-its-leadership-in-airport-food-beverage\/","title":{"rendered":"Areas shines at the FAB Awards 2025 and reaffirms its leadership in airport food &amp; beverage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona hosted the prestigious FAB Awards for the first time\u2014an international benchmark event in airport hospitality and foodservice\u2014and did so with Areas taking center stage.<\/p>\n<p>From June 25 to 27, over 300 industry professionals gathered in the Catalan capital to share trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of travel food &amp; beverage. As a <strong>Diamond Partner<\/strong>, Areas played a key role in both the conference agenda and the culinary experience, reinforcing its global leadership in the sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visible and participative leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00d3scar Vela Nebot, CEO of Areas, took part in the opening panel discussion <strong>\u201cView from the Top: Airport Leaders\u2019 Outlook for Travel F&amp;B\u201d<\/strong>, alongside top executives such as Javier Mar\u00edn (Executive Vice President of Aena), Armando Brunini (CEO of SEA Milan Airports) and Ra\u00fal Revuelta (CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pac\u00edfico), contributing a strategic vision for the future of the industry.<\/p>\n<p>On the second day, <strong>Mathieu Herrero<\/strong> (Director of Concepts &amp; Standards) and <strong>Mireia Mart\u00ed<\/strong> (Director of Marketing and Expansion) delivered a presentation on the value and potential of Areas\u2019 proprietary foodservice concepts.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the company\u2019s stand offered Iberian ham tastings and experiences that showcased the quality and authenticity of its culinary offer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gala dinner: excellence with an international flavor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most memorable moments was the <strong>FAB Gala Dinner<\/strong>, held on June 26 at the Museu Mar\u00edtim de Barcelona served by Areas. The menu, crafted by Areas\u2019 culinary team, celebrated the gastronomic diversity of the countries in which the company operates: France, Italy, Mexico, the U.S., and Spain. As a local touch, guests received a gift of traditional \u201cCatanias.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awards that recognize innovation and excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2025 edition also brought important international recognition for Areas\u2019 work. The company received four awards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Best Airport F&amp;B Offer in Europe<\/strong>, for its culinary proposal at Adolfo Su\u00e1rez Madrid-Barajas Airport, one of the group&#8217;s most iconic hubs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Health-Centered Airport Offer<\/strong>, both in Europe and globally, for <strong>Flax &amp; Kale<\/strong>, a concept committed to healthy, sustainable, and innovative dining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highly Commended recognition for Chef Javier Plascencia<\/strong>, for his outstanding work at Tijuana International Airport (Mexico) as part of the Areas team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Barcelona: a showcase of talent and culinary diversity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With its global headquarters in Barcelona and 23 outlets at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Areas used the event as an opportunity to showcase its operational model based on brand diversity, innovation, and quality. The company manages international brands such as Starbucks, Paul, and Burger King, local concepts like Bold\u00fa and Montesquiu, and proprietary formats such as Sibarium, SELF, Deli&amp;Cia, and COMO.<\/p>\n<p>During the <strong>airport tour on June 27<\/strong>, Areas also offered a tasting experience featuring its concepts <strong>Sibarium<\/strong> and <strong>SELF.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Committed to enhancing the traveler experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Areas\u2019 participation in the <strong>FAB Awards 2025<\/strong> reinforces its commitment to transforming foodservice in travel environments, meeting the expectations of today\u2019s passengers who increasingly seek authentic, sustainable, and experience-driven dining options.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are especially proud that this year\u2019s FAB event and awards are being held in Barcelona \u2014 our home city. This is a dynamic, resilient market with a promising future. As the world\u2019s third-largest operator headquartered in Barcelona, it is an honor to play a prominent role in this event. The choice of Barcelona as the host city for FAB 2025 was no coincidence. Barcelona reflects our approach to hospitality: open to the world, deeply rooted, and committed to quality and innovation. This prestigious event has been a valuable opportunity to showcase both the spirit of Barcelona and the expertise that defines Areas\u201d <\/em>stated \u00d3scar Vela, CEO of Areas.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona hosted the prestigious FAB Awards for the first time\u2014an international benchmark event in airport hospitality and foodservice\u2014and did so with Areas taking center stage. 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