Asia Pacific
Hainan offshore duty-free was the best-performing channel for the Chinese travel retail giant but business elsewhere, notably across Mainland airports, was soft.
Today’s images come courtesy of cruise retail concessionaire Harding+, which is hosting a series of high-profile drinks activation across partner ships in Europe this summer.
In this episode we taste two fine whiskies from Japan under the Misaka label – Misaka 12 Years Old Pure Malt PX Sherry Cask and Misaka 12 Years Old Mizunara Cask.
Alina and Mitte Café serve as an inspiration to us all. But why have no industry stakeholders outside India adopted such a concept? I challenge the airport and concessionaire sectors to embrace that test. It should be done and as Alina has proven, it can be done.
News
Changi Airport Group Managing Director, Airside Concessions Hung Jean talks about the levers that entice shoppers to spend amid a period of economic uncertainty for many.
Food & Beverage
Singapore Changi Airport claims the ultimate accolade at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards, as we reveal the full roll-call of honour alongside special judges’ awards.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
The Bluedog Group has named Rebecca Mann as Senior Account & Content Manager within its specialist press relations division, Essential Communications, effective 1 August.
The winning bidder will manage a 972sq m concession space across levels 10 and 11 of the HKIA Community Building.
The USA welcomed 4.39 million foreign arrivals in the month, a marginal +0.2% increase year-on-year, but Air4Casts points to a shifting mix in source markets during the FIFA World Cup tournament.
The Moodie Davitt Report sits down with CEO Andrey Zubko to talk bees, badges and what it takes to sell honey next to XO Cognac.
In its latest study, the leading travel essentials company said the growing influence of Gen Z presents a compelling opportunity for retailers to elevate the category.
Having completed an upgrade of its outdoor spaces, leading British Columbia border retailer Peace Arch Duty Free embarking on interior renovations, which are expected to be completed later this year.
Airside spend per departing passenger at the Swiss gateway climbed by an encouraging +3.3% year-on-year to reach CHF23.50 (US$28.86) in the half.
The Hershey Company has kicked off a global travel retail campaign for Reese’s, combining football-inspired packaging, immersive airport activations and interactive experiences to score with travellers during a major sporting moment.
We bring back our popular column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas recorded the highest number of passengers of any Spanish airport in June, representing a rise of +4.5% compared to the same month last year.
Running through 31 August, the initiative offers discounts of up to -50%, exclusive rewards, travel-themed prize draws and curated brand offers across the retailer’s downtown stores and online platform.
BTA has invested more than €6 million in the Croatian market since 2016 and today serves an average of over 144,000 passengers every month.
Cruise retail offers brands time to build relationships with guests in a way few other travel retail channels can, according to Carnival Cruise Line Onboard Revenue Associate Vice President Susan Reid.
Marginean, who has led Swarovski’s Global Travel Retail Division since April 2023, says travel retail will remain an integral part of her remit as the Austrian crystal house seeks to strengthen the connection between the two channels.
Following the launch of its landmark Frankfurt Airport dual-store concept, Mast-Jägermeister executives Tobias Witte and Stephanie Cleary reveal how consumer centricity, experiential retail and long-term brand building are shaping the company’s vision for global travel retail.
A live ‘Joy Wall’ took centre stage in ARI’s National Day of Joy (24 June) celebrations, inviting colleagues across the leading travel retailer’s global network to share photographs of moments that bring them joy.
Most recently Tourneaux worked at leading drinks group Brown-Forman where she held a succession of senior executive roles across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India and Global Travel Retail.
The 110sq m arrivals duty-free shop will primarily serve ferry passengers travelling from Hong Kong and Macau.
Today’s images come courtesy of Kansai Airports, which is celebrating Kobe Airport’s 20th anniversary with an interactive mystery adventure.
