“By entering the UK through a leading platform with a strong presence in the country’s top airports and an outstanding portfolio of brands, we are further consolidating our leadership in travel hospitality,” says Areas Global CEO Óscar Vela as the Barcelona-based F&B specialist makes a big consolidation play.
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Moët Hennessy Travel Retail has expanded its Hennessy X.O Spirit of Travel platform, combining destination-exclusive releases, immersive retail experiences and premium gifting concepts across major travel retail hubs.
Today’s images, shared by Travel Free General Manager Marian Solomon, put the spotlight on the extensive refurbishment of the Travel Free store in the Vama Veche.
The expanded portfolio bolsters the retailer’s multi-channel footprint across airports and land ports, reinforcing northern border retail infrastructure and driving duty-free spend at key gateways.
The Whisky Collective is featured in Avolta-run stores at Hong Kong West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station, Luo Wu Port, Lok Ma Chau Port and Macau International Airport.
Long-time Bolloré Group senior executive Jérôme Petit joins the Executive Committee as Deputy CEO, with David-Alexandre Fournier named as Chief Human Resources & CSR Officer.
The company generated revenue of €2.264 billion in 2025, up +2.2% year-on-year, while EBITDA increased +12.6% to a record €250 million.
We speak to SSP Group CEO Patrick Coveney as the travel food & beverage company delivers resilient H1 growth with revenue up +6.2%, profit up 18% and strong UK and international trading despite Middle East disruption.
Located near West Kowloon High-Speed Railway Station, the pop-up is well placed to benefit from strong footfall from both local shoppers and cross-border travellers, with a particular focus on Mainland Chinese visitors.
Headline trading profit declined to £32 million (US$43.3 million), reflecting disruption from UK airport store refurbishments and ongoing inflationary pressures.
