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Author Archives: Martin Moodie
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Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao launches Singapore-Hainan cargo flights to speed offshore duty free supply chain
With demand booming, improving the supply chain to Hainan’s offshore duty free sector is critical. Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, launches direct cargo flights between Singapore and Hainan to bolster supply of beauty products and luxury goods. Read More
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Exclusive – Star Brands Travel Retail launches China operations with Hainan debut
In a major development for Hainan’s offshore duty free channel, Star Brands Asia and Bluebell Group today announced the launch of Star Brands Travel Retail, a venture designed to unlock the potential for global brands entering travel retail’s modern-day hotspot. Read More
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China Tourism Group Duty Free examines secondary listing on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
The parent company of the buoyant China Duty Free Group goes from strength to strength as it eyes a secondary listing in Hong Kong to bolster its Shanghai presence. Read More
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Travel watch latest – US to discourage Americans from travelling to most countries; United issues upbeat view
As the world edges towards an international travel recovery, we bring you a regular round-up of stories from around the world. United Airlines says it is preparing to capitalise on emerging pent-up demand for travel with new routes. Read More
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Terry Chua joins Lagardère Travel Retail from CDFG in key Asia merchandising role
The much-respected former Vice President, Perfume & Cosmetics, Food & General Merchandise at China Duty Free Group will help Lagardère Travel Retail deliver its Asia ambitions, the French company said. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free pulls in star power and underlines social responsibility in blockbuster 31st Family Concert line-up
Just like being there. The 31st edition of Lotte Duty Free’s annual blockbuster concert may be virtual but deployment of the latest technology will mean viewers feel they are seeing some of the biggest names in K-Pop up close and Read More
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Emotional reopening for Lagardère Travel Retail in New Zealand airports
“It was devastating for the whole team to have to close the doors of our international stores in April 2020, so reopening our doors yesterday was quite emotional for all of us,” says Lagardère Travel Retail Pacific CEO Przemek Lesniak. Read More
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‘An indescribable feeling’ – Trans-Tasman delight as travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand is launched
Celebratory and emotional scenes are being played out at airports on both sides of the Tasman Sea today as the travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand is launched. UPDATED story with reaction from Heinemann Australia. Read More
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Powerful line-up of travel retail industry leaders highlights TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition conference
The stellar roll-call includes China Duty Free Group President Charles Chen; Dufry CEO Julián Díaz; Gebr Heinemann CEO Max Heinemann; Lagardère Travel Retail Chairman & CEO Dag Rasmussen; and DFS Group Chairman & CEO Benjamin Vuchot. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free deepens promotional support for Korean culture with latest partnership
Lotte Duty Free partners with public educational body the King Sejong Institute Foundation to promote Korean culture and language through its network. Read More
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Duty Free Americas sister company Falic Media joins forces with Bloomberg Media to create Latin America and Caribbean news platform
A fascinating diversification by Duty Free Americas owner the Falic Group takes the company into the media world in a powerful alliance with multi-platform global media brand Bloomberg. Read More
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Destination Duty Free Land: ‘Flights to nowhere’ drive KW1.62 million (US$1,450) average spend for Lotte Duty Free in March
South Korea’s leading duty free retailer, and world number two, is generating some extraordinary spends as it pivots brilliantly amid the pandemic to give travel-starved consumers a taste of what they have been missing out on. Read More
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Hainan Free Trade Port becomes investment ‘magnet’ as landmark expo nears
Hainan Province last week witnessed the inking of 104 key projects to inject new impetus into the construction of its Free Trade Port, involving some US$10 billion worth of investment across the tourism, modern services and hi-tech sectors. Read More
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Hong Kong International Airport passenger traffic slumps to March low
Just 58,000 passengers used Hong Kong International Airport in March, down -99.9% from the pre-COVID March 2019 number and -89.9% under the March 2020 result. Read More
