News

San Antonio Airport issues RFP for key food & beverage and retail concessions in new Terminal C

The opportunities span concession packages covering food & beverage, retail and duty free across 3,453sq m of commercial space.

News

Chanel partners with Avolta to elevate the shopping experience at Toronto Pearson Airport

“When you place the traveller at the center of all you do, the airport becomes more than a gateway. It becomes a destination,” says Avolta Executive Vice President, Duty Free North America & Canada Retail Operations Kate Herzig.

Spirits & Wine

Strange Predictions contest: Who will win the FIFA World Cup?

We’re asking travel retail and aviation sector stakeholders to pick the results of the FIFA World Cup Final and Bronze Final this weekend, with another couple of intriguing questions thrown in to sort out the really top pundits.

The Moodie Blog

How Mitti Café serves up love as well as the best Chai in Bengaluru

Alina and Mitte Café serve as an inspiration to us all. But why have no industry stakeholders outside India adopted such a concept? I challenge the airport and concessionaire sectors to embrace that test. It should be done and as Alina has proven, it can be done.

News

The TREX Factor: Tasting two outstanding Misaka Japanese whiskies

In this episode we taste two fine whiskies from Japan under the Misaka label – Misaka 12 Years Old Pure Malt PX Sherry Cask and Misaka 12 Years Old Mizunara Cask.

Food & Beverage

Areas snaps up The Restaurant Group’s Concessions division

“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.

Airport Hospitality World

Airport Hospitality World: American Airlines opens lounge in New York JFK; Encalm Hospitality reveals Rajiv Gandhi facility

We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.

Food & Beverage

‘A statement event we will never forget’ – Industry reaction to a seminal FAB 2026

We share LinkedIn and Instagram highlights from hosts, delegates and speakers who attended an unforgettable Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference & Awards last week in Bengaluru.

Spirits & Wine

Gebr. Heinemann and Pernod Ricard partner for Skrewball whiskey debut in European travel retail

“We are always looking for products that bring fresh momentum to our assortment and create memorable discoveries for our customers,” says Gebr. Heinemann Director Commercial Global LTC Ruediger Stelkens.

Food & Beverage

UK retailer Sainsbury’s opens first Manchester Airport store

The Terminal 3 store offers convenience products from meal deals and food-to-go to home and kitchen essentials.

News

Airport Authority Hong Kong invites bids for two F&B concessions in Terminal 1

The opportunities include a boutique restaurant with a supporting kitchen in Terminal 1’s Departures East Hall and a coffee shop with a dedicated support facility in the Midfield Concourse.

Cosmetics

cdf Beauty marks seventh anniversary with artist collaboration and ‘Taste of Hong Kong’ theme

cdf Beauty has partnered with acclaimed Hong Kong artist Maysum to design the campaign; she in turn has teamed up with local coffee roaster My Little Coffee to present an exclusive box set with an important CSR element.

News

Diverse judging panel named for third Enjoy Aena Awards as entry deadline nears

Gimeno is a well-known Spanish entrepreneur and investor in the retail and technology industry; he will lead judging for the awards, which were launched to recognise excellence among brands, operators and airports across Aena’s airport network.

News

Harmeet Grover bolsters tRetail Labs’ growing advisory network as Strategic Consultant

The highly regarded industry executive will support research initiatives, pilot programmes and industry collaborations as the company expands its global advisory network supporting the Airport F&B 2035 Initiative.

Images of the Day

Images of the Day: Cathay Pacific celebrates Asia’s coffee traditions with new documentary

Today’s images from Cathay Pacific celebrate Asia’s vibrant coffee scene, bringing to life the distinctive flavours, rituals and stories behind coffee cultures across six destinations featured in the airline’s Asia Coffee Guide.

Cosmetics

Clarins spotlights Singapore with Beauty Concierge global debut at Changi with The Shilla Duty Free

The immersive activation blends Singapore-inspired aesthetics with personalised beauty services, interactive experiences and exclusive travel retail offerings for travellers at Changi Airport.

Spirits & Wine

Maker’s Mark launches artist-led, city-inspired TREX series

Available for a limited time at selected airports, the Maker’s Mark bottles designed by Alexandra Pacula are inspired by destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Melbourne.

News

Shinsegae Duty Free puts health and wellness in the spotlight with Myeong-dong pop-up

The curated showcase responds to rising consumer interest in convenient health solutions, offering travellers products designed to support healthier lifestyles on the go.

News

Lotte Duty Free rolls out Korean travel retail’s first ChatGPT-based shopping service

Designed to streamline the shopping journey, the service delivers personalised product recommendations and direct links to purchase pages through the platform.

News

Dubai remains world’s busiest airport for international traffic in 2025; Atlanta tops overall rankings

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport again ranked top overall across international and domestic combined, with just over 106.3 million passengers.

Tobacco and Reduced Risk Products

PMI Global Travel Retail and Frankfurt Airport Retail extend reach of IQOS and VEEV with pop-ups

“The Frankfurt retail installations shows how Global Travel Retail can play a leading role in introducing smoke-free alternatives to international adult smokers,” says PMI GTR Vice President Beste Ermaner.

Asia Pacific

China Tourism Group Duty Free unveils +19.5% rise in first-half net profit but sales ease

Hainan offshore duty-free was the best-performing channel for the Chinese travel retail giant but business elsewhere, notably across Mainland airports, was soft.