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Airport Hospitality World: Plaza Premium to open duo of New York JFK lounges; Alaska Airlines to open flagship lounge at San Diego Airport
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
At a ceremony on 29 October Aena will present its commercial excellence awards, including seven for travel retail alongside best airport by category, best travel influencer plus an honorary prize for influential Spanish designer Roberto Verino.
The Q3 Travel Sentiment Survey revealed that interest for overseas trips among Chinese travellers remains strong, with 73% planning one or two international journeys in the next 12 months.
The collection, featuring Kentucky Bourbon Cask, Bordeaux Red Wine Cask and Jerez Sherry Cask expressions, was highlighted at the campaign in partnership with Avolta World Duty Free and Lagardère at key European airports.
Kansai Airports reveals details of 23 planned retail and dining outlet openings as phase four renovations at Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 continue. The international departures project will be complete by summer 2026.
The company will also focus on high-profile activations with key European travel retailers to support product launches and drive premium engagement in the channel.
The 620sq m concept, located within the renovated duty-free store in Terminal 1, represents an important step in Avolta’s regional expansion and its broader global strategy.
A series of activations will roll out across 18 key global airports, starting with a flagship activation in Singapore Changi Terminal 3 from 1 September to 11 October, to engage travellers in the lead-up to the Grand Prix.
Welcome to the September edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which carries a strong focus on some of travel retail’s most exciting growth markets.
The launch was supported by a tasting activation, showcasing Brockmans Gin’s innovative range, including Brockmans Original, Orange Kiss and Agave Cut.
With capacity for 13 million passengers annually in its first phase, the new gateway will be a springboard for tourism, trade and Cambodia’s international connectivity, says the airport company.
Mondelez WTR topped all categories and suppliers, highlighting its continued focus on innovation and its traveller-first approach.
Today’s images are shared from luxury communications agency Bellco, whose partner brand Jo Vodka is celebrating its launch at London Gatwick Airport in collaboration with Avolta.
