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The leading travel retailer strikes long-term contract extensions at Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos and Bajío international airports, which are part of the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico network.
The two-week trial at Zurich Airport explores a more direct way for travellers to pay, without relying on traditional card networks and intermediary payment providers.
The initiative offers Azamara guests more options to benefit from their onboard retail spend, both at sea and ashore.
Airport retail no longer begins at duty free, contends our guest columnist. It may not even begin at the terminal. Increasingly, it begins several weeks earlier. On a smartphone. With a search. And very often with two words: Car parking.
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The Schiphol Group tender spans three packages, with contracts to run until December 2032, as the airport company prepares to outsource its advertising and media activities.
Spirits & Wine
In this episode we discover an extraordinary single malt whisky from Highland Park in Orkney, Scotland, available only at Duty Zero by cdf. Just 575 bottles have been released, all available through Duty Zero by cdf.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
The agreement covers DFA operations at Tocumen Airport in Panama and Punta Cana Airport in the Dominican Republic, as well in a border store for the first time.
The latest Crafted with Mana activation invites Frankfurt Airport travellers to discover the people, provenance and production behind Teremana Tequila.
Forced to rationalise during the dark days of COVID, Malaysian company CHG not only survived but later thrived and today is plotting an ambitious expansion to become a major force in airport hospitality globally. The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie caught up with CHG Co-Founder Ryan Loo in Hong Kong recently to find out more.
A Hainan government statement highlighted a surge in tourism consumption over the summer, with large-scale concerts contributing to visitor volumes.
We feature pictorial highlights as Dubai Mallathon, a city-wide government initiative that aims to turns indoor spaces into accessible walking and running routes, comes to Dubai International Airport.
So I think I’ll fly away/Set a course for brighter days/Find the second star, I’m soarin’/And then straight on to the morn.
The partnership with the Seo-Bo Art and Cultural Foundation brings VIP customers closer to Korean contemporary art through an exclusive, hands-on jewellery experience.
“By hosting The Moodies at The Trinity Forum, we place social & digital media, including the AI revolution, at the very heart of the conversation,” says The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie.
and Avolta are putting travellers in the driving seat at Madrid Airport with an immersive KitKat Formula 1 activation combining racing, retail exclusives and collectible appeal.
The 44.6sq m shop-in-shop is located prominently along the international terminal’s main retail walkway, enhancing visibility and highlighting the premium wine shopping experience, the company said.
Pernod Ricard and Dubai Duty Free are bringing The Glenlivet’s Speyside story to life through whisky discovery, tasting, personalisation and a focus on travel retail-exclusive (TREX) expressions.
The new F&B venues include Lagardère Travel Retail’s proprietary Marché international food hall concept and popular Middle Eastern restaurant brand Sawa.
China Duty Free Group hails the landmark opening with a statement saying, “The Xiaman downtown store strengthens our national duty-free network, offering a retail platform that integrates shopping, culture and experience.”
Featuring ten works by the acclaimed artist, the exhibition runs through 7 January 2027 as part of the lounge’s ongoing cultural programme.
Lotte Duty Free is to continue its speciality retail (including duty free) concession at A.B. Won Pat International Airport in Guam until 20 December this year while a Request for Proposal process continues for the business.
The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt paid a recent visit to one of Europe’s most exciting travel retail destinations, Antalya International Airport, to discover a story of growth, investment, quality and high-spending travellers. We complete a three-part review of that visit in words, images and video with an interview with Fraport-TAV General Manager Dr Frank Quante.
With its travel retail footprint up +38% year-on-year, DPT Antwerp Co-Founder and CEO Edward Verté describes how the jewellery house is balancing rapid expansion with craft, consistency and a growing focus on personalised retail experiences.
Now in its sixth edition, the awards return to honour the people whose passion, dedication and achievements deserve recognition, with entries open until 16 November.
Today’s selection captures a sweet meeting of beauty and confectionery as Lancôme and Viennese café and pastry house AÏDA bring La Vie est Belle Very Cherry to life through a limited-edition macaron.
