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Author Archives: Dermot Davitt
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SSP strikes ten-year F&B deal for Darwin and Alice Springs airports
The move, a first for SSP in the Northern Territory, extends its wide network in Australia. The company will introduce a mix of owned and national brands to the airports. Read More
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Collinson President Asia Pacific Todd Handcock to address the new consumer experience at AAA Retail & Commercial Forum
Todd Handcock will address the changing world of travel hospitality and the new consumer experience at airports in an address at the forthcoming event in Gold Coast on 20-21 July. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free reopens Tokyo Ginza downtown store
The reopening coincides with the resumption of flights between Seoul Gimpo and Tokyo Haneda airports on 29 June and is marked with a big programme of promotions. Read More
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Deadline for FAB Superstars and ESG Awards extended to 8 July
The awards will be the culmination of the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference, which takes place as a virtual event on 12-13 September. Read More
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WHSmith International names Ben Green as Business Development Director
The highly respected ex-Manchester Airports Group Retail Director is named to a key business development role at the news, convenience and speciality travel retailer. Read More
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Plaza Premium strikes passenger services agreement at Hong Kong International Airport
Hospitality services provider Plaza Premium Group will offer a range of services at Hong Kong International through its Allways brand, and has signed a strategic partnership with ground handling specialist SATS HK. Read More
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ACI reveals upbeat outlook for passenger traffic despite “significant headwinds”
Global airport passenger traffic in 2022 is forecast to reach 77% of 2019 levels, with North America leading the recovery at close to 90%, reports Airports Council International. Read More
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Harding makes changes to senior executive roles amid growth drive
The leading cruise retailer names Marketing Director Sue Gosling as Chief Brand and Culture Officer, with Chief Commercial Officer Matthew Hodges taking responsibility for Core Marketing and Customer Insights. Read More
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High-powered duty free panel confirmed for AAA Retail & Commercial Forum
Perth Airport, Auckland Airport, Heinemann Australia and DFS Group are represented in what promises to be a compelling session on duty free at next month’s Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum. Read More
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Comment: How Rituals is connecting with travellers across multiple channels
In this guest piece, Global Travel Retail Director Melvin Broekaart talks about Rituals’ 360-degree travel concept, through which the brand owner aims to promote wellbeing to the traveller on every leg of their trip. Read More
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Westover produces commanding performance to capture Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby
The three-day Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival is the showpiece of the Irish flat racing season and provides a big international showcase for the leading travel retailer. Read More
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Cruise market web searches and trip purchases weakened in May, says new report
A report from digital intelligence provider Similarweb shows a recent weakening of growth in cruiseline trip searches and in conversion to bookings, suggesting that economic risk factors are dampening demand. Read More
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Fuller’s to extend Heathrow T2 presence with The Queen’s Arms
The T2 landside outlet will begin trading in early August. It complements the existing London Pride premises airside in the same terminal. Read More
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Interview: Driving duty free sales across Heathrow’s ‘four pillars’ of retail
Heathrow Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown talks about Dufry’s contract extension at the London gateway, and how the duty free business can be enhanced with a focus on the retail pillars of digital, experience, space and offer. Read More
