Abstract
This report provides a general overview of practitioner’s opinions on six external issues and 15 industry trends currently affecting the flight catering industry. The study drew data that was collected through an online survey following the ITCA Trade Show and Conference in Nice, France: February 13-15th, 2008. The basis for data analysis for this study is the sector of the industry and office location of the respondents which represent the four major sectors of the industry from around the world: Europe, America, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and also four sectors of the industry: airlines, caterers, food suppliers and non-food suppliers.