Philadelphia International Airport Concessions Program Honored with Two Moodie Davitt Awards

Oct. 29, 2021

PHL Food & Shops at the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) was recognized by Moodies Travel Journey Digital Awards 2021 with a "Best Content Marketing" award for their LIFEWTR Lounge concept. The airport was also named a winner in the "Star Story Americas: Stores, Administration, Logistics" category, part of Moodie Davitt’s FAB Superstars 2021 Awards for Chickie’s & Pete’s partnership with the Philadelphia Airport Marriott.

The Moodies Travel Journey Digital Awards 2021 recognizes digital, social media and marketing excellence across the airport and travel sectors, while the FAB Superstars 2021 Awards highlight the efforts and achievements of the staff in the travel food and beverage sector all around the world. Award winners for each category were announced in an online ceremony at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo.

"It’s an honor to have Chickie’s & Pete’s and LIFEWTR Lounge recognized with not one, but two Moodie Davitt Awards," said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. "Our PHL Food & Shops concessionaires strive to provide passengers with top-notch experiences during their travels. We’re thrilled to be a part of an award-winning airport program."

Located near Terminal A-East, the LIFEWTR Lounge is open from 4:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily, and provides airport guests with a space to recharge with beverages like LIFEWTR and additional PepsiCo products, snacks and exclusive artistic content. That’s not all — travelers can scan dedicated QR codes for free access to LIFEWTR PRESENTS, a monthly video series featuring Philadelphia’s emerging music, film, fashion and visual artists.

Philadelphia favorite, Chickie’s & Pete’s, located in Terminal A-West, Terminal C, the D/E Connector and Terminal E, offers travelers zesty menu options like its famous Crabfries, wings, cheesesteaks, salads, seafood, breakfast options and much more. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic shut-down, Chickie’s & Pete’s delivered meals to hundreds of guests staying at the Airport Marriott through PHL’s contactless ordering and delivery program, OrderAtPHL.com. OrderAtPHL.com offers pickup and delivery options powered by AtYourGate post-security, but also allows guests staying at the Airport Marriott to get their favorite eats.

LIFEWTR Lounge and Chickie’s & Pete’s are part of PHL Food & Shops, the award-winning concessions program at PHL. The PHL Food & Shops portfolio offers more than 170 shops, eateries and services, and features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands.