Food & Beverage
Lancôme and Qatar Duty Free reveal pioneering hybrid concept ‘Café De La Rose’ at Hamad International Airport
The first-of-its-kind retail and F&B concept brings the spirit of Paris’s Champs-Élysées to the Doha gateway while showcasing Lancôme’s skincare and fragrance portfolio.
Co-owner of KOL Agency, Soete is well known in the travel retail community for his long period serving as Nice Côte d’Azur Airport Chief Commercial Officer.
The Pugliese-style restaurant will be open all day, offering a complete menu from breakfast and salads to handhelds and entrées.
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 contract covers a 500sq m space at one of the country’s busiest airports, bringing in four distinct dining concepts, including Wolfgang Puck, Crystal Jade and Fresh by Avolta.
The refreshed space, described by PPG “as embracing the contemporary London spirit”, has facilities including shower rooms, dedicated workspaces, high-speed wifi and food & beverage options.
The latest round of funding brings the Foundation’s total giving to more than US$5 million since its launch, marking a significant milestone in its mission to contribute to the fight against poverty.
The second edition of our new LinkedIn newsletter is live, bringing subscribers a curated selection of our latest global airport lounge and other hospitality stories.
Today’s images come from Auckland Airport, New Zealand’s premier international and domestic gateway. They show the extensive specialist retail and food & beverage offer, with one F&B outlet standing out from the rest.
Through this partnership, Dining Pass holders who sign up on PPG’s website (US$35, plus -15% off for Smart Traveller members) gain access to exclusive Vino Volo dining at select airport locations in the USA and Canada.
Located on the Schengen side of the terminal, the new commercial zone will feature shops, kiosks and cafés, with five new operators building a retail offer designed around the forest theme.
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.
Emirates Leisure Retail and Dubai Airports have teamed up to bring one of London’s fastest-growing coffee brands to Terminal 3 at the world’s busiest international airport.
