Robbie Gill considers the advantages of creating a ‘sense of place’ at airports and the impact it can have on retail/F&B sales.

Jamie Oliver is set to open up a brand new restaurant area in Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal this summer, becoming the latest celebrity chef to make his mark at an airport. 

Heathrow’s Terminal 3 has a new F&B outlet, the Oriel Brasserie, which promises to offer passengers a taste of classic French dishes “with a modern twist”.

SSP has secured a major contract to operate five outlets at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport’s new Terminal 3 when it opens in March 2012.

Cairns Airport is seeking food and beverage (F&B) operators to set up shop in its soon-to-be upgraded $15 million international terminal departure lounge.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has completed the $55million refurbishment of Terminal 1 at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

SSP has won a seven-year contract worth nearly €200 million to operate two new restaurants at Copenhagen Airport.