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Author Archives: Dermot Davitt
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Fraport marketing division Media Frankfurt marks 50th anniversary
The largest provider of airport advertising in Germany marks a milestone anniversary, with the share of digital within the portfolio growing steadily. Read More
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“A turning point” – Autogrill Group losses narrow in first half and US motorway business is sold
The travel dining specialist highlights the impact of an improving traffic trend at US airports and in the motorway channel across all geographies in a solid set of H1 2021 results. Read More
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Edmonton Airports and Lagardère Travel Retail executives win latest Virtual Travel Retail Expo prize draw tickets
Courtesy of Dubai Duty Free, two more executives who have registered to attend the Virtual Travel Retail Expo 2021 are now in with a chance to win US$1 million or a luxury car. Read More
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Marshall Retail Group extends presence at Washington National Airport with Capitol File News opening
WHSmith company Marshall Retail Group reveals its latest airport concept, Capitol File News, alongside a new InMotion store, at Ronald Reagan Washington National. Read More
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Priority Pass strikes lounges partnership with China Southern Airlines
The strategic partnership will give Priority Pass members access to the network of over 40 lounges managed and operated by China Southern Airlines. Read More
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North America and premium portfolio leads strong Diageo full-year performance; travel retail sales fall -62%
The leading drinks group’s largest and most profitable market, North America, led a robust performance in the year, with travel retail remaining subdued by restrictions on travel around the world. Read More
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Easing of travel restrictions boosts growth prospects for second half, says TAV Airports
With the opening of quarantine-free air travel from Turkey to Germany and Russia in June, TAV Airports predicts a robust recovery through the rest of 2021. Read More
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Longchamp reveals latest boutique concept at Munich Airport T2
Longchamp opens a concept that mirrors the style of its flagship store in Paris with Munich Airport retail subsidiary Eurotrade. Read More
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Imperial Duty Free partners reopen Sheremetyevo Terminal C stores
The stores managed by the Gebr Heinemann-Sheremetyevo Airport joint venture in Terminal C opened last Friday, having ceased trading in March 2020. Shops in terminals D and E continued to operate through the pandemic. Read More
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Virtual Travel Retail Expo draws further support from leading travel retailers as more exhibitors sign up
Many more leading travel retailers and airport companies have signed up to attend the Virtual Travel Retail Expo in recent days, with further exhibitors also named. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail first-half revenue falls but China and US “tailwinds” offer positive signals
Lagardère Travel Retail benefits from the restart of US domestic travel and healthy growth in China, as sales pick up strongly in the second quarter. Read More
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LVMH posts record first-half results, travel retail held back by limited recovery
“DFS continued to be impacted by the lack of recovery in international travel to most destinations,” says LVMH as it reveals a strong set of first-half results for its luxury brand portfolio. Read More
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Transforming travel dining: SSP Group named as Knowledge Hub Partner for FAB 2021 at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo
Travel restaurateur SSP lends its backing to the Virtual Travel Retail Expo by becoming a partner of the food & beverage module of the Knowledge Hub at the all-digital event (11-15 October). Read More
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ACI and Duty Free World Council partner in staff training and development drive
The strategic cooperation will include the hosting of DFWC Academy online training courses in ACI’s Online Learning Centre, with a target to support staff and management across travel retail with training via one platform. Read More
