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⭐ Spotlight on our FAB Superstar Award Nominees in SSP APAC ⭐ This week, the global travel food & beverage and hospitality industry comes together for The Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards (FAB) in Bengaluru, India, where the 2026 FAB Superstar Award winners will be announced. We are incredibly proud to have nominated three exceptional SSP APAC team members this year. Being nominated for the award is a significant achievement and a testament to the impact these individuals make every day through their integrity, passion, heart and commitment to going the extra mile for their teams, customers and our industry. 🌟 Pichamon Wangsri (Thailand) – Star Individual (Back of House) Since beginning her SSP journey in 2007, Pichamon has built an inspiring career centred on operational excellence and developing people. In her current role as Operations Training Manager, she has continued to elevate service standards while helping shape the next generation of hospitality leaders. Her commitment to coaching, continuous learning and operational excellence has made a lasting impact across SSP Thailand and inspired countless colleagues along the way. ⭐ Gareth Bull (New Zealand) – Star Individual (Front of House) Gareth's exceptional leadership at Christchurch Airport has transformed customer experience, successfully united teams through significant change and delivered outstanding operational results. His visible, hands-on leadership creates a culture where people thrive and customers receive consistently exceptional service. From leading the successful rollout of seven new stores to driving a remarkable improvement in passenger spend, Gareth continues to raise the bar for operational excellence. ⭐ Chef Joel Lau (Hong Kong) – Airport Chef of the Year With more than 30 years of culinary leadership, Chef Joel combines world-class expertise, innovation and sustainability to create exceptional dining experiences across Hong Kong, Thailand and the Philippines. His passion for mentoring teams, championing quality and embracing diverse cuisines has earned the respect of colleagues, partners and travellers alike. Through his creativity and commitment to excellence, he continues to shape the future of airport dining across the region. Congratulations to Pichamon, Gareth and Chef Joel on these well-deserved nominations. We wish you the very best as the winners are announced during the FAB Awards & Hospitality Conference this week – we'll be cheering you on every step of the way! Jonathan Robinson Matthew Hill Patty Wong Sanga Segaram Ahmad Raad Yumi Li Dominic Cain Dalton Huskins Steve Tsang SSP Group plc SSP Australia & New Zealand SSP Thailand