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World exclusive: How Airports Anywhere platform aims to crack the code of passenger micro-targeting
We speak to the founders of Airports Anywhere about what they claim to be a game-changing tech innovation which enables the micro-targeting of every passenger using a smartphone or tablet device inside the airport. Read More
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China Tourism Group postpones Hong Kong IPO due to troubled capital market conditions
“Given the highly impacted global economy and sluggish capital market caused by COVID-19 and other factors, the Company has decided to suspend the listing of H-shares. Follow-up arrangements will be subject to market conditions,” says China Tourism Group. Read More
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An intoxicating launch: Drunk Elephant lifts off in APAC and EMEA travel retail with Shiseido
Skincare’s most famous elephant has just landed in Asia Pacific and EMEA travel retail, bringing its vibrant Drunk Elephant Difference philosophy to shoppers in Greater China, South Korea, France and the Middle East. Read More
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DFS Group reveals inaugural Masters Awards winners at annual watches & jewellery exhibition
Exquisite timepieces from Breguet and Fabergé were among the big winners, capturing two DFS Masters awards each. Other awards for excellence and innovation went to Chopard, Bulgari and Boucheron. Read More
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Puerto Iguazú Duty Free Shop reopens after 20-month closure
“We can see the sun come out and shine again,” says London Supply Group after an emotional return to business at Puerto Iguazú. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Why Penny’s Bay remains key to the big prize
I get the Hong Kong position. We’re just going to have to take it on (and in) the nose. While that means frustration for Hong Kong residents & the tourism industry, it’s all about the size of the prize. Read more
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Lamar Advertising Company unveils overhead LED displays at Indianapolis Airport
Lamar, in partnership with supplier Media Resources, has installed a set of high-impact 9ft x 4ft double-sided LED displays which line the moving walkways in two separate terminals. Read More
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MAG to stage virtual event promoting partner opportunities at three UK airports
The ‘Runway to Recovery’ meet the buyer event takes place next Wednesday, and Manchester Airports Group is urging businesses based near its UK airports to attend as part of its commitment to localising its supply chain. Read More
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Tiffany Masterson: Bringing the Drunk Elephant Difference to the travel retail stage
In this exclusive interview, Drunk Elephant CEO Tiffany Masterson looks back on the beginnings of Drunk Elephant, the Suspicious 6, putting the consumer first, the travel retail opportunity and her partnership with Shiseido Group. Read More
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Helsinki Airport claims world first as it renames itself for visitors with T2 opening
As Helsinki Airport opens its upgraded Terminal 2, in a highly innovative step, Finavia offers travellers the chance to add their name to the official sign on the airport’s facade. Read More
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Win a Nestlé hamper contest Day 3 + Day 2 result
From Enchiladas to Empanada to Egg noodles, culinary creativity was again to the fore in Day 2 of our December contest to win a fabulous food hamper from Nestlé. Read More
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Duty Free Expert helps to nurture next generation of Hainan travel retail talent
“This training programme will mark the opening of a new era for Hainan’s ecommerce and duty free talent cultivation,” says Chinese training, brand representation and publishing house Duty Free Expert. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free awarded Consumer-Centered Management certification for second successive term
CCM, managed by the Korea Fair Trade Commission and the Korea Consumer Agency, evaluates and certifies whether a company’s activities are structured properly from a customer-centric perspective and if such management is continuously improved. Read More
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IATA warns that government responses to Omicron threaten travel recovery
While noting increasing concern regarding the Omicron COVID-19 variant, IATA Director General Willie Walsh insists that “ill-advised travel bans are as ineffective as closing the barn door after the horse has bolted”. Read More
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Brand News
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An intoxicating launch: Drunk Elephant lifts off in APAC and EMEA travel retail with Shiseido
Skincare’s most famous elephant has just landed in Asia Pacific and EMEA travel retail, bringing its vibrant Drunk Elephant Difference philosophy to shoppers in Greater China, South Korea, France and the Middle East. Read More
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DFS Group reveals inaugural Masters Awards winners at annual watches & jewellery exhibition
Exquisite timepieces from Breguet and Fabergé were among the big winners, capturing two DFS Masters awards each. Other awards for excellence and innovation went to Chopard, Bulgari and Boucheron. Read More
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Tiffany Masterson: Bringing the Drunk Elephant Difference to the travel retail stage
In this exclusive interview, Drunk Elephant CEO Tiffany Masterson looks back on the beginnings of Drunk Elephant, the Suspicious 6, putting the consumer first, the travel retail opportunity and her partnership with Shiseido Group. Read More
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World exclusive: How Airports Anywhere platform aims to crack the code of passenger micro-targeting
We speak to the founders of Airports Anywhere about what they claim to be a game-changing tech innovation which enables the micro-targeting of every passenger using a smartphone or tablet device inside the airport. Read More
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Win a Nestlé hamper contest Day 3 + Day 2 result
From Enchiladas to Empanada to Egg noodles, culinary creativity was again to the fore in Day 2 of our December contest to win a fabulous food hamper from Nestlé. Read More
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Marcolin releases latest eyewear collections from adidas, Max Mara and Swarovski
Spring/Summer 2022 ranges include a new adidas Originals line while Swarovski designs feature pop art, cut crystal and metal tones and Max Mara releases a collection that draws inspiration from artists past and present. Read More
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Win a Nestlé hamper contest Day 2 + Day 1 result
From venison to Vidalia onions to vindaloo and vanilla slice, culinary creativity sparked lots of entries in Day 1 of our December contest to win a fabulous food hamper from Nestlé. Read More
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A place for exploration and discovery – Bacardi opens three whisky shop-in-shops with GDF Plaza in Haikou
Dewar’s, Aberfeldy and Glen Deveron shop-in-shops opened at GDF Plaza in Haikou on 30 November, offering shoppers the chance to discover more about the stories behind the whiskies, alongside tastings and gifting options. Read More
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Puig puts Penhaligon’s in the promotional spotlight at Heathrow and DXB
Leveraging the power of story-telling and digital tools, Penhaligon’s creates two whimsical animations at London Heathrow and DXB that highlight its gifting appeal. Read More
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‘You’re good to go’ – Taffix underlines its travel safe solution to combating viruses
The nasal spray offers effective protection against inhaled viruses, and “encourages people to travel again in numbers with confidence”. Read More
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Singing a new song in Cyprus: The designer’s view of destination store Kypriaka
The Design Solution team reflects on the design thinking behind Kypriaka, the vibrant new destination store at Larnaca Airport managed by Cyprus Duty Free. Read More
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CDFG celebrates duty free grand opening at Haikou Meilan International Airport T2
Yet another red letter day for China Duty Free Group as it celebrates the inauguration of a new duty free store within Haikou Meilan International Airport Terminal 2’s just-completed Phase II, also operational from today. Read More
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Video of the Day: Welcome onboard Trunk Airlines – DFS Group introduces Drunk Elephant
DFS Group has unveiled a bright, playful and quirky animated film, welcoming skincare’s most famous elephant into its T Galleria by DFS stores in Macau and Hong Kong. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Puerto Iguazú Duty Free Shop reopens after 20-month closure
“We can see the sun come out and shine again,” says London Supply Group after an emotional return to business at Puerto Iguazú. Read More
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World exclusive: How Airports Anywhere platform aims to crack the code of passenger micro-targeting
We speak to the founders of Airports Anywhere about what they claim to be a game-changing tech innovation which enables the micro-targeting of every passenger using a smartphone or tablet device inside the airport. Read More
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Helsinki Airport claims world first as it renames itself for visitors with T2 opening
As Helsinki Airport opens its upgraded Terminal 2, in a highly innovative step, Finavia offers travellers the chance to add their name to the official sign on the airport’s facade. Read More
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Picture Gallery – Retail to the fore as Tallink reveals images of new MyStar vessel
The new MyStar launches in Spring 2022, with the Traveller Superstore a core element. It houses a discovery station for sampling of products, a Nordic Corner and other features that encourage engagement with consumers. Read More
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‘Lounge, Travel, Celebrate’ – Plaza Premium Lounge unveils holiday season campaign
The airport hospitality specialist has launched a series of offers and promotions for the festive season along with a ‘Make A Wish Upon A Tree’ initiative which encourages donations to local charities. Read More
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JFKIAT partners with SSP America and Zippin to launch AI-powered contactless F&B concept
The new store at JFK International Terminal 4 leverages Zippin’s artificial intelligence technology, which has been deployed for the first time in an airport. Read More
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The Analyst: Travel retail’s recovery crawls forward down under
In the latest edition of his exclusive monthly report tracking the travel retail recovery across Australia and New Zealand, Ivo Favotto considers the main challenges facing airport retailers as borders reopen and vaccination rates rise. Read More
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SSP names Greencore’s Patrick Coveney as new Group CEO
Coveney will succeed Simon Smith and joins from FTSE 250 company Greencore Group plc, a leading producer of convenience foods in the UK and Ireland. Read More
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Features
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An intoxicating launch: Drunk Elephant lifts off in APAC and EMEA travel retail with Shiseido
Skincare’s most famous elephant has just landed in Asia Pacific and EMEA travel retail, bringing its vibrant Drunk Elephant Difference philosophy to shoppers in Greater China, South Korea, France and the Middle East. Read More
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Tiffany Masterson: Bringing the Drunk Elephant Difference to the travel retail stage
In this exclusive interview, Drunk Elephant CEO Tiffany Masterson looks back on the beginnings of Drunk Elephant, the Suspicious 6, putting the consumer first, the travel retail opportunity and her partnership with Shiseido Group. Read More
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World exclusive: How Airports Anywhere platform aims to crack the code of passenger micro-targeting
We speak to the founders of Airports Anywhere about what they claim to be a game-changing tech innovation which enables the micro-targeting of every passenger using a smartphone or tablet device inside the airport. Read More
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Singing a new song in Cyprus: The designer’s view of destination store Kypriaka
The Design Solution team reflects on the design thinking behind Kypriaka, the vibrant new destination store at Larnaca Airport managed by Cyprus Duty Free. Read More
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The Analyst: Travel retail’s recovery crawls forward down under
In the latest edition of his exclusive monthly report tracking the travel retail recovery across Australia and New Zealand, Ivo Favotto considers the main challenges facing airport retailers as borders reopen and vaccination rates rise. Read More
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Virtual Expo session offers cautiously confident view about Vietnam’s travel industry
We reprise a fascinating session into how Vietnam is faring in the race to reopen for travel, led by its strong vaccine roll out and focus on health. Read More
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Opinion: Partnerships for People and Planet
In this guest column, Mondelez World Travel Retail Head of Customer Marketing Beatriz de Otto reflects on the power of partnerships to progress the sustainability agenda in travel retail. Read More
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House of Hennessy brings heritage and rarity to Haikou Mission Hills
The House of Hennessy boutique presents some of the Maison’s unique offers and rarest editions. It also introduces Hennessy Hands, a highly customised service designed to elevate the desirability of ultra-premium expression Hennessy Paradis. Read More