080 lounges at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport shine after securing 10 awards in Barcelona

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has made waves by winning 10 prestigious awards at the 2025 FAB Hospitality Conference in Barcelona.

Published on: Jul 3, 2025, 10:05:29 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has once again made headlines by earning international recognition after securing as many as 10 awards at the 2025 Airport Food and Beverage (FAB) Hospitality Conference and Awards, recently held in Barcelona, Spain.

Lounges and outlets at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru were recognised at the FAB Awards 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (X)

The official account of the airport took to social media site X to reveal the various achievements.

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“We are excited to share that we've been honoured with 10 prestigious accolades at the FAB Awards 2025 in Barcelona, Spain! These awards recognise the lounges and F&B outlets at BLR Airport and is a testament to our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional service and experiences,” they posted.

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“Thanking our valued partners, teams and every passenger who inspires us to strive for excellence!” they added.

Leading the airport’s success were the 080 Lounges, which dominated the competition by winning in seven different categories. Their recognition was attributed to a blend of luxurious ambiance, locally inspired cuisine, and inventive guest service.

The Irish House outlet in Terminal 2 of the airport won the Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the year - Regional award, while the Central Tiffin Room outlet, also in Terminal 2 won the Airport F&B Offer of the Year - Sense of Place (Global and Regional) award.

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Kenneth Guldbjerg, the Chief Commercial Officer at Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), the manager of the airport, spoke to reporters about the achievements and said, “We are truly honoured and thrilled to receive these accolades. These wins reflect the dedication, creativity, and passion our teams and partners bring to the table every day.”

"It’s a proud moment not just for BLR Airport but for India. We will continue striving to create spaces that celebrate Karnataka’s rich heritage while offering world-class experiences to every traveller who passes through our airport," he added, as quoted by news agency PTI.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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