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Incheon Airport survey shows strong interest to continue travelling within ‘bubbles’
A key Incheon International Airport Corporation survey reveals a strong latent desire to travel among Koreans, Chinese and Vietnames, particularly within well-defined air travel bubbles. Read More
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UNWTO forecasts -70% fall in tourism arrivals for full year
The sharp decline through to August represents 700 million fewer arrivals compared to 2019 and translates into a loss of US$730 billion in export revenues from international tourism. Read More
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Korea Customs Service extends deadline for duty free domestic sales and third party exports
Some relief for Korean duty free as domestic sales of duty free goods are permitted until further notice while third party exports are allowed until year end. Read More
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Kansai International targets opening of expanded T1 by Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025
The Osaka-Kansai Expo of 2025 is the new target set for a major expansion of Kansai International T1, including a +60% increase in airside commercial space. Read More
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Plaza Premium Group seeks Business Development Manager based in Hong Kong
An attractive opportunity exists with the dynamic operator of 180+ airport hospitality outlets around the world. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Job losses in black & white and blurring lines in grey
We should stop talking about when travel retail as an industry or sector will recover but break it out country by country, or more accurately country to country. Read more
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Carrie Lam says travel bubble with Singapore to proceed in November
Travellers will be able to move between the two locations without undergoing the 14-day quarantine imposed on arrivals from elsewhere. Hong Kong residents in Mainland China will also be allowed to return from November without being quarantined. Read More
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PanzerGlass targets travel retail amid rising demand for device hygiene
PanzerGlass Director New Channels Alan Brennan talks about the Danish company’s rapid rise, its ambitions for growth and why it offers a neat fit for the travel retail basket. Read More
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Francois Bourienne steps down from senior commercial role at AGS Airports
Bourienne, who is also Chair of the UK Travel Retail Forum, has been a key figure in the commercial growth of AGS Airports since he joined Glasgow Airport a decade ago. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Celebrating ‘Grandeur Nature’ with Clarins
As part of our enhanced follow-up coverage of the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, we bring you an immersive virtual showcase from Clarins that celebrates the grandness of nature and highlights the company’s own responsible beauty mission. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Filorga — a must-have travel retail brand
As part of our enhanced follow-up coverage of the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, we revisit Filorga’s sleek Engagement Lounge Session which highlights its value as a ‘must-have’ brand in the channel. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Victorinox’s ‘Journey of Senses’
We feature further highlights from the Virtual Travel Retail Expo Engagement Lounge, this time a multi-sensorial webinar taking viewers on “unique journey into Switzerland’s beautiful nature,” celebrating Victorinox’s relaunched fragrance lines. Read More
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Diageo strikes deal to acquire Chase Distillery
Diageo will acquire the owner of Chase GB Gin and Chase Original Potato Vodka, known for its ‘field to bottle’ approach and sustainability ethos. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Camicissima’s Italian Story
We feature further highlights from the Virtual Travel Retail Expo Engagement Lounge, this time through a fascinating session that tells Camicissima’s story of family, passion, tradition and the Italian way of life. Read More
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Brand News
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Marcolin Group introduces Adidas Terrex Snow Goggles to travel retail
The two technical sport goggles have been equipped with E-Sun Varia and E-Sun Kolor Up lenses to adapt to changing light conditions in the snow. The two goggles are now available in travel retail. Read More
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“In times of adversity opportunities do still exist”: Infinity & Co makes foray into High Street retailing
The UK brand, whose jewellery is featured in travel retail at selected airports, and through inflight and onboard sales, has opened its first store in Harrogate, England. Read More
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PanzerGlass targets travel retail amid rising demand for device hygiene
PanzerGlass Director New Channels Alan Brennan talks about the Danish company’s rapid rise, its ambitions for growth and why it offers a neat fit for the travel retail basket. Read More
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Raising the bar: Nemiroff introduces The Originals in branding refresh
Three Nemiroff expressions are presented in redesigned bottles with stand-out labels, with a look that aims to reinforce the vodka brand’s long heritage. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Celebrating ‘Grandeur Nature’ with Clarins
As part of our enhanced follow-up coverage of the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, we bring you an immersive virtual showcase from Clarins that celebrates the grandness of nature and highlights the company’s own responsible beauty mission. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Filorga — a must-have travel retail brand
As part of our enhanced follow-up coverage of the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, we revisit Filorga’s sleek Engagement Lounge Session which highlights its value as a ‘must-have’ brand in the channel. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Victorinox’s ‘Journey of Senses’
We feature further highlights from the Virtual Travel Retail Expo Engagement Lounge, this time a multi-sensorial webinar taking viewers on “unique journey into Switzerland’s beautiful nature,” celebrating Victorinox’s relaunched fragrance lines. Read More
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Diageo strikes deal to acquire Chase Distillery
Diageo will acquire the owner of Chase GB Gin and Chase Original Potato Vodka, known for its ‘field to bottle’ approach and sustainability ethos. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Camicissima’s Italian Story
We feature further highlights from the Virtual Travel Retail Expo Engagement Lounge, this time through a fascinating session that tells Camicissima’s story of family, passion, tradition and the Italian way of life. Read More
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Safilo partners with The Ocean Cleanup to produce sunglasses made with ocean waste plastic for the ocean cleanup
People, product and planet. Safilo turns the global disgrace of public polution to good use. Read More
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Changi Airport Group defends GetIt by Changi Recommends amid brand and retailer concerns over pricing and sourcing
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has issued a strong defence in the face of rising concern among travel retailers and brands about the pricing and procurement policies of Getit by ChangiRecommends.com, a CAG website targeted at the local Singapore market. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Luxottica dazzles with digital sunglasses showcase
As part of our enhanced follow-up coverage of the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, we bring you a showcase of digital innovation courtesy of Luxottica Group, featuring its Smart Shopper and Virtual Try-On tools. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: The Rise of Super-Premium Tequila
We feature further highlights from the Virtual Travel Retail Expo Engagement Lounge, this time through a session about the rise of super-premium tequila, led by the Bacardi-owned Patrón brand. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Kansai International targets opening of expanded T1 by Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025
The Osaka-Kansai Expo of 2025 is the new target set for a major expansion of Kansai International T1, including a +60% increase in airside commercial space. Read More
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Francois Bourienne steps down from senior commercial role at AGS Airports
Bourienne, who is also Chair of the UK Travel Retail Forum, has been a key figure in the commercial growth of AGS Airports since he joined Glasgow Airport a decade ago. Read More
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Groupe ADP nine-month results underline depth of crisis; Paris airports traffic recovery expected “between 2024 and 2027”
Nine-month retail revenue fell by -62.7% to €253 million at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly though average spend held up well. The airport company expects to take a hit of €2.3-2.6 billion to consolidated revenues in 2020. Read More
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The Analyst: Australasian travel retail comeback stunted by an abundance of caution
In this latest opinion piece, Ivo Favotto comments on the gradual re-emergence of airport commercial activities in Australia and New Zealand, which continues to stall under stiff governmental controls. Read More
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Interview: Pink Fish swims against the tide to revive airport restaurant businesses
We speak to Pink Fish CEO Ronny Gjøse about the effects of the COVID-19 on his airport restaurants and asks if his ambitions for expansion have been hit by the pandemic. Read More
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Fraport USA unveils three new eateries at Nashville International Airport
Two local brands – Tennessee Brew Works and Tootsies World Famous Orchid Lounge – have opened, along with international café brand, Green Beans Coffee Co. Read More
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SSP inks four-year deal to introduce locally-inspired food and drink offer at Hobart Airport
The new contract will feature the debut of Tasmanian brands Liv-eat, Coal River Farm and Cascade at the airport. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail names Sountou Bousso as CEO for Senegal and Gabon
Sountou Bousso joins from catering group Newrest International and steps into the role held by long-time company executive Bruno Bouchacourt, who is retiring. Read More
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Features
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Incheon Airport survey shows strong interest to continue travelling within ‘bubbles’
A key Incheon International Airport Corporation survey reveals a strong latent desire to travel among Koreans, Chinese and Vietnames, particularly within well-defined air travel bubbles. Read More
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PanzerGlass targets travel retail amid rising demand for device hygiene
PanzerGlass Director New Channels Alan Brennan talks about the Danish company’s rapid rise, its ambitions for growth and why it offers a neat fit for the travel retail basket. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Celebrating ‘Grandeur Nature’ with Clarins
As part of our enhanced follow-up coverage of the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, we bring you an immersive virtual showcase from Clarins that celebrates the grandness of nature and highlights the company’s own responsible beauty mission. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Victorinox’s ‘Journey of Senses’
We feature further highlights from the Virtual Travel Retail Expo Engagement Lounge, this time a multi-sensorial webinar taking viewers on “unique journey into Switzerland’s beautiful nature,” celebrating Victorinox’s relaunched fragrance lines. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Camicissima’s Italian Story
We feature further highlights from the Virtual Travel Retail Expo Engagement Lounge, this time through a fascinating session that tells Camicissima’s story of family, passion, tradition and the Italian way of life. Read More
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Safilo partners with The Ocean Cleanup to produce sunglasses made with ocean waste plastic for the ocean cleanup
People, product and planet. Safilo turns the global disgrace of public polution to good use. Read More
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The Analyst: Australasian travel retail comeback stunted by an abundance of caution
In this latest opinion piece, Ivo Favotto comments on the gradual re-emergence of airport commercial activities in Australia and New Zealand, which continues to stall under stiff governmental controls. Read More
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The Engagement Lounge Sessions: Talking next generation whisky with Bacardi
We feature more highlights from the Virtual Travel Retail Expo Engagement Lounge, this time through a Bacardi-hosted session that examined emerging trends in whisky. Read More