Paradies Lagardère Earns Top Dining and Retail Recognition at 2026 Airport Experience Awards
Paradies Lagardère, a leading North American travel retailer and restaurateur, received top honors at the 2026 Airport Experience® News Airport Experience Awards, earning Best Overall Restaurateur for the first time and Best Overall Retailer for the 29th consecutive year. The company was also recognized as Retailer with the Highest Regard for Customer Service for the 25th time in 29 years.
Presented by Airport Experience® News (AXN), an industry information resource focused on trends and advancements across the airport journey, the annual awards recognize airports, airport retailers and restaurateurs that exemplify exceptional standards and excellence in the travel industry. The awards were announced during the 2026 Airport Experience® Conference, held in Nashville, Tenn., February 22-25. Vino Volo, Paradies Lagardère’s leading wine bar concept, was once again the official wine sponsor of the Awards Gala.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized once again as Best Overall Retailer for the 29th consecutive year,” said Gregg Paradies, CEO of Paradies Lagardère. “To also receive Retailer with the Highest Regard for Customer Service for the 25th time speaks volumes about our consistent commitment to putting the traveler first. Winning Best Overall Restaurateur for the first time is especially meaningful as it reflects the strength and evolution of our Dining Division. These awards are a testament to the passion and dedication of our more than 10,000 associates who strive to deliver exceptional service to our customers each and every day.”
The Best Overall Restaurateur award marks a significant milestone for Paradies Lagardère’s Dining Division, recognizing its continued growth, operational excellence and commitment to delivering elevated culinary experiences in airports across North America. The organization earned the Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service Award at last year’s conference.
“Being named Best Overall Restaurateur for the first time is an extraordinary achievement for our Dining Division,” said Leigh Allan, senior vice president of operations – Dining Division for Paradies Lagardère. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our culinary and operations teams, our strong brand partnerships and our focus on creating memorable dining experiences for travelers. We are very proud to be recognized among the very best in the industry.”
About Paradies Lagardère
Paradies Lagardère is a travel retailer and restaurateur that generates over $1.6 billion in annual sales from more than 700 stores, restaurants and bars in more than 90 airports across North America. Specializing in three airport concessions areas – Travel Essentials, Specialty Retail and Dining with expertise in international, national, and local brands – Paradies Lagardère’s commitment to exceptional customer service, superior design and award-winning retail and restaurant operations has earned the company numerous accolades, including Best Overall Retailer for the 29th consecutive year, Best Overall Restaurateur and Retailer with the Highest Regard for Customer Service by Airport Experience® News. For more information, visit www.paradieslagardere.com.