Travel Retail Superstars Awards 2026 Entries Opened
The Moodie Davitt Report has launched the call for entries for its 2026 awards program honoring industry staff.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Travel — General
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The Moodie Davitt Report has officially opened the entry period for the 2026 Travel Retail Superstars Awards. This program recognizes the achievements of frontline and behind-the-scenes employees across the global travel retail sector.
Why it matters
The awards aim to spotlight the essential contributions of individual staff members who are often overlooked in the travel retail industry. By honoring these employees, the program fosters recognition and professional appreciation on an international scale.
Submissions must include a written summary of no more than 800 words documenting events occurring between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026. Each entry carries an administration fee of £79 plus VAT.
The players
The Moodie Davitt Report
This organization is a leading business intelligence provider for the global travel retail and airport commercial revenue sectors.
Heidi Van Roon
She is an industry expert who has joined the judging panel for the 2026 Travel Retail Superstars Awards.
Sally Alington
She serves as a member of the judging panel responsible for evaluating award submissions.
Jilly Brocklebank
She is a designated judge for the awards program, contributing to the selection of industry honorees.
The details
The competition covers five categories across four geographic regions, with submissions processed through a centralized online portal. The judging panel, which recently added Heidi Van Roon, will review all entries to determine the top performers in the industry.
Timeline
Eligible activities must take place between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026.
The deadline for all award entry submissions is 16 November 2026.
Winners for the 2026 program are scheduled to be revealed in January 2027.
The Airport Food & Beverage Conference is slated for 3-4 June 2027 in Antalya.
Travel Outlook
The awards cycle is aligned with the timing of the 2027 Airport Food & Beverage Conference, establishing a schedule for industry recognition. This program follows a pattern set by previous industry events, linking award cycles to major recurring international trade conferences.
Prospective entrants should ensure their 800-word summaries are prepared before the 16 November 2026 deadline. Participants must also account for the administrative fee to ensure their submissions remain eligible for review by the judging panel.
The takeaway
Recognizing frontline staff helps improve employee retention and service quality in the competitive travel retail market. Businesses looking to participate should focus on clear, evidence-based narratives within their submission summaries.
Further reading
For more information on industry trends, visit the Travel — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Moodie Davitt Report.
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