The co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events took place in Dublin on 10-12 June 2025, with the theme of âInnovate to Elevateâ. Take a look at our visual round-up of the key highlights.

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Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, and the brand-new FTE Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit â co-located to deliver the regionâs most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the âCES of Aviationâ taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE Expo Asia, 18-19 November 2026 â uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
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The co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events took place in Dublin on 10-12 June 2025, with the theme of âInnovate to Elevateâ. Take a look at our visual round-up of the key highlights.

At the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 10-12 June 2025) Retail in Motion announced a new five-year contract with Ryanair for onboard retail product, distribution and technology.

At the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 10-12 June 2025) Virgin Australia and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) announced an expanded partnership with the new HTS Stays offering.

Future Travel Experience has announced the winners of the APEX FTE World Airline Ancillary and World Airport Retailing Awards 2025, as well as the airline and airport leaders from this yearâs APEX FTE EMEA Transformation Power List.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has announced that 11 new concessions will begin development at Dulles International and Reagan National airports in the coming year for a unique and enhanced CX.

Sofia Airport is partnering with SSP as part of its renovation plans to transform the passenger experience. Together, they have already opened two outlets in the Terminal 2 airside departures area.

Glasgow Airport â part of AGS Airports â is to receive a ÂŁ3.7 million investment for new F&B and retail units to enhance the overall passenger experience and provide âmodern, high-quality facilitiesâ.

In this interview, Eric Pateman, Chief Experience Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority, discusses building a robust strategy that enhances the passenger journey while also driving non-aeronautical revenues.

King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Jeddah, has partnered with SSP to introduce a range of food & beverage brands. The carefully selected suite of brands tailors the mix to the KAIA passenger profile.

The winners of each award will be announced during an official awards ceremony on 11 June at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 10-12 June 2025).

Vancouver International Airport has unveiled Vancouver Duty Free, a reimagined shopping experience for international travellers, creating a unique sense of place and an enhanced customer experience.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, The New Terminal One, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports have selected Duty Free Americas as exclusive duty free operator for JFKâs New Terminal One.

Zurich Airport has selected âthe food collective agâ to operate the new TREATS food hall. The 2,000sqm food hall, opening in autumn 2027, is set to become a new gastronomic highlight at Zurich Airport.

Houstonâs William P. Hobby Airport is moving into the next phase of its F&B transformation, with four new restaurants to open later this year reflecting âa deliberate mix of national reach and Houston flavourâ.

Perth Airport is partnering with international hospitality company Delaware North to develop four first-to-market food & beverage concepts for its International Terminal, as it refreshes the customer offering.

In part 2 of our comprehensive focus, daa (operator of Dublin and Cork airports), Lufthansa Group, Heathrow, PLAY Airlines, and Fraport share their insights into the top ancillary & retailing trends in 2025.
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