New Delhi, July 2026: Encalm Hospitality, a pioneer in airport hospitality services in India, has been recognised on the international stage at the FAB Awards 2026, with Encalm Xenia at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport being named the Asia Pacific regional winner in the Airport Lounge Food & Beverage of the Year category.
The recognition marks another significant milestone in Encalm Hospitality’s journey of elevating airport experiences through hospitality innovation and guest-centric service, while reinforcing its growing presence within the global airport hospitality landscape.
Encalm Xenia was envisioned as a sanctuary of privacy, refinement and personalised care for discerning global travellers. Located at International Departures, Terminal 3, the 53-seater lounge blends elegant design, intuitive service and thoughtfully curated hospitality experiences to create a deeply personal and elevated pre-flight journey. Guests are welcomed through a series of carefully considered rituals and bespoke experiences, including quiet rooms, spa therapies, private nap & shower room, buggy transfers and personalised assistance designed to bring moments of calm and comfort to modern travel.
At the heart of the experience is Xenia’s distinctive culinary philosophy. Among the few airport lounges in the region to offer a fully curated à la carte dining programme, Xenia moves beyond the traditional buffet-led format, every meal begins with a considered ritual, a refreshing towel followed by an artful amuse-bouche, before guests move into a shareable plates menu that blends Indian and international flavours. The offering spans breakfast favourites to signature plates such as smoked duck sliders, succulent tikkas, braised pulled lamb and chicken roulade. This is matched by an equally thoughtful bar programme, premium wines, a curated selection of straight spirits, and handcrafted cocktails ranging from the signature Xenia Gin & Greens and the citrus-bright Spiced Orange Bubbly to the smoky, layered Malt and Bloom and Celestial Sour, alongside a range of non-alcoholic options such as the Rosemary Citrus Mist and Lime Blueberry Breeze. Rounded out by a bespoke tea trolley experience, dining at Xenia becomes less an amenity and more a considered part of the journey itself.
Organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, a leading international business media platform for the airport and travel retail sectors, the FAB Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across airport food and beverage and hospitality worldwide. Encalm Xenia’s recognition as the Asia Pacific regional winner places it among the region’s leading airport lounge concepts and further strengthens Encalm Hospitality’s standing within the global airport hospitality landscape.
Over the years, Encalm Hospitality has reimagined airport experiences through premium lounges, curated food and beverage offerings, wellness-led services and seamless passenger assistance solutions. Backed by operational excellence and customer-centric innovation, the company continues to set new benchmarks for the Indian hospitality ecosystem while advancing its vision of becoming the world’s most admired hospitality organisation that creates value for its stakeholders.
About Encalm Hospitality:
Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. is a leader in redefining the airport hospitality experience, seamlessly blending luxury, convenience, and bespoke services across India’s major aviation hubs. With a growing footprint at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, and Goa’s Manohar International Airport, Encalm is setting new global benchmarks for transit hospitality.
Today, Encalm has evolved into a comprehensive, integrated hospitality ecosystem spanning premium airport lounges, personalized meet-and-assist services, wellness experiences, in-flight catering, and curated food & beverage concepts. Its diverse portfolio includes Encalm Lounges, Encalm Privé, Encalm Xenia, Atithya – Meet & Assist, Encalm Skyplates, and Encalm Eats, each designed to elevate distinct touchpoints of the travel journey through experience-led design, operational excellence, and deeply personalized service.
Rooted in the rich traditions of Indian hospitality, Encalm harmonizes warmth and comfort with modern operational efficiency to deliver seamless journeys. The company’s commitment to excellence has been widely recognized with prestigious industry accolades, including consecutive wins at the Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards (2024, 2025), the Condé Nast Traveller India Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, the PEAKLIFE Gourmet Awards 2025, and the Today’s Traveller Award 2025. Globally, Encalm has been honored at the PATWA International Travel Awards 2026 as the ‘Best Company – Airport Hospitality Services (India)’ alongside the PATWA Gold Award for Excellence.
