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Asia Pacific
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Thai tender update: PPP Committee findings clear way for Suvarnabhumi duty free bid to proceed
Thailand’s hugely controversial duty free tenders, as structured by Airports of Thailand, are set to proceed after a key ruling today. Read More
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Interview: Thai Retailers Association pushes for concession by category model for Suvarnabhumi
The concession by category model will optimise the range and quality of offering due to the specialisation of players,” argues the association, which bitterly opposes the master concession structure. Read More
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Max Heinemann talks generational and organisational change and shaping a new future in travel retail
Gebr Heinemann CEO Max Heinemann assesses his role and responsibilities as the fifth generation to lead the company. He addresses the restructure of key departments, talks about company values and about how Heinemann can stand out as a family company Read More
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JCDecaux Transport launches dynamic digital media platform at Hong Kong International
Arrival Digital Impact Network “can bring greater vibrancy for brands to communicate with audiences in a memorable manner, with extensive creative possibilities”, the company says. Read More
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JHP brings the “excitement of Seoul” to Hyundai Duty Free
The retailer’s first store in the South Korean capital “surprises international tourists with its iconic style which celebrates Korea’s sense of luxury and pride,” JHP stated. Read More
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‘Made in Miyako’: Shimojishima Airport opens in Okinawa with strong Sense of Place
Miyako Shimojishima Airport Terminal opens in the west of the Miyako Island chain, with regional products and design prominent. Read More
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Body blow for Indian aviation as Jet Airways announces suspension of flights
Jet Airways prided itself over the past 25 years as “India’s airline of choice and the flag-bearer of warm Indian hospitality around the world.” Those claims are in tatters as the financially stricken carrier grounds all flights. Read More
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TFWA Asia Pacific reports 313 exhibitor registrations
“The wealth of interest we have received from duty free and travel retail brands further highlights the strength of trade in the Asia Pacific region,” says TFWA President Alain Maingreaud. Read More
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Plaza Premium Group targets major expansion in China with more than 40 openings by 2024
A flagship Aerotel opening will take place in October at the new Beijing Daxing International Airport. “Expectations for better travel experiences will grow exponentially in the coming years,” says Plaza Premium Founder and CEO Song Hoi-see. Read More
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Tito’s ramps up distribution and visibility in Asia Pacific travel retail
The Texan vodka brand is collaborating with retail partners, including Gebr Heinemann, to secure permanent displays in key airport locations. Read More
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“Building the smart airport:” Duty Zero by cdf introduces facial recognition payment at Hong Kong International
Facial payment technology is available in 300 cities in China and comes to Hong Kong for the first time at the airport’s liquor & tobacco duty free stores. Read More
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Lotte and Shilla flourish as Korean duty free market surges by 27% in Q1 to record high
The South Korean duty free market has got off to a blistering start in 2019, with first-quarter sales rising 27% year-on-year. No sign of any slowdown in daigou trading then, at least not for beauty products. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free boosted by group visit of 1,600 Japanese tourists
The large-scale organised tour was the first from Japan in two years, as Lotte continues efforts to attract customers from a variety of nationalities. Read More
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Changi Airport seeks partners for eight speciality concessions in Terminal 1
Changi Airport Group has launched an exercise to attract partners for eight speciality retail concessions in Terminal 1, with three-year contracts on offer. Separately, Changi is seeking car rental concession partners. Read More
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