Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – a Headline Partner of FTE Global, 8-10 September 2026, Dallas, Texas – is seeking local brands and flavours that represent the best of the North Texas region as part of a new tender for 14 retail and dining locations across multiple terminals. The airport’s Request for Proposals (RFP) puts a strong emphasis on bringing the tastes, character and creativity of North Texas to DFW’s growing concessions program.
“As we build new gates, reimagine existing spaces and construct a new Terminal F, DFW Airport is committed to showcasing our region through our shops and restaurants so that when people travel through our terminals, there’s no denying they have arrived in the heart of Dallas and Fort Worth,” said Ken Buchanan, DFW’s Chief Revenue Officer. “DFW serves tens of millions of travellers each year, and this is a chance for local businesses to help create an incredible sense of place within our terminals.”
Plans include 11 food and beverage outlets and three specialty retail locations across Terminals A, B, E and F. Concepts range from fast-casual, fast-food, and grab-and-go concepts to frozen treats, popcorn, cosmetics, and specialty retail.
The latest RFP opportunity comes as DFW continues to make progress on its $12 billion capital improvement plan, DFW Forward, which is transforming terminals, expanding gate capacity and enhancing the customer experience across the entire airport. In addition to the new Terminal F, DFW is rebuilding Terminal C and expanding gate areas in Terminals A and C – projects that will introduce modern spaces, new amenities and a stronger platform for small and local businesses to grow inside one of the world’s busiest airports.
FTE Global relocates to Dallas for 20th anniversary in 2026 with DFW, Southwest, and Dallas Love Field as Headline Partners
The flagship Future Travel Experience (FTE) event, FTE Global, relocates to Dallas, Texas, in September 2026 for a landmark edition marking the event’s 20th anniversary. The milestone gathering, taking place on 8-10 September 2026, will be delivered in partnership with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport as official Headline Partners. Widely regarded as the “CES of Aviation”, FTE Global is the industry’s definitive innovation event, bringing together airlines, airports, government agencies, and industry partners from across the world. The 2026 edition in Dallas will be the biggest and boldest in the event’s history, welcoming more than 2,000 senior attendees for three days of future-focused conferences, a comprehensive exhibition packed with exclusive demos and announcements, and unrivalled networking opportunities. Read our full announcement here.
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