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We feature rolling updates on what is shaping as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history following the joint US-Israel strike on Iran on Saturday morning. While travel remains suspended in many locations, a limited number of flights are resuming in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
A highlight of the updated offer across the two new-look stores is an extensive selection of regional products. We carry pictorial highlights in our popular Images of the Day feature.
Dubai Duty Free has channelled the collective efforts of 704 employees into a US$70,400 donation for Al Jalila Foundation’s cancer programme, a phenomenal show of support the industry-wide #KickCancerThon initiative.
KOSÉ Travel Retail President and CEO Hiroto Kitaki outlines how a sharpened focus on alignment, experiential retail and sustainability is shaping the next phase of growth at KOSÉ Holdings Corporation.
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Retail & Properties revenue climbed by +5.9% year-on-year, buoyed by higher shopping, hospitality, lounge and parking income related to passenger growth.
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The Moodie Davitt Report is inviting women from our industry to share a favourite quote from an inspirational woman that has guided or empowered them in their personal or professional journey in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Produced by VFS Films, Scarecrows has been described as an “airport western” – a gripping and visually striking exploration of the “runway rangers” who manage daily wildlife encounters on the runways of Riga Airport.
The company said the appointments and expanded structure reflect its continued investment in people, partnerships and growth across key global markets.
Starting this month, travellers arriving and departing from Adelaide Airport will be able to chat with LagardèreAWPL’s AI-powered liquor specialist, ‘Atlas’ to receive personalised liquor recommendations based on their unique tastes and preferences.
The duo bring impressive backgrounds to the North American airport dining and hospitality experiences company, with King joining from Elior and Macron from L+R Hotels.
The fifth edition of the Distil Your World series captures Paris’ culinary heritage and is pre-launching exclusively at The Macallan boutique in Heathrow Terminal 5 until 27 March.
Partnering with the Youngin Museum of Literature and media artist HWI, the travel retailer presents ‘Reflection Media Art Series 1: Eureka!’ at its Myeong-dong flagship and on COEX K-POP Square’s outdoor screen through 28 February.
Godawan Triple Cask Travel Exclusive has rolled out across international airports in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Dubai, reinforcing the artisanal whisky brand’s presence in the duty-free channel.
Through a series of destination-exclusive and culturally resonant releases, Louis XIII Cognac is sharpening its focus on travel retail as a showcase for rarity, artistry and sense of place storytelling.
The results were drawn from thousands of entries over a month-long voting campaign, revealing strong demand for both flagship global concepts and homegrown Singaporean brands.
The World in Motion – Malpensa’ is on display in Terminal 1’s check-in area throughout the Winter Olympic (6-22 February) and Paralympic Games (6-15 March), showcasing a premium artistic experience developed in the months leading up to the Games.
Wong will lead PPG’s operations across Oceania, including airport lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, as well as an Aerotel at Sydney Airport.
At the recent Trinity Forum in Doha, The Moodie Davitt Report and PT&M unveiled an exciting industry initiative designed to bring greater transparency, foresight and coherence to the airport commercial ecosystem and the tendering system. Today we reveal the platform’s identity and details of its modus operandi.
The leading Asian brand distributor and operator also named Ivan Zenovic as Chief People & Communications Officer, responsible for modernising talent strategies and ensuring consistent retail excellence across all markets.
Launched on 12 February in the International Terminal, Alpine Loft brings together local artisans, Canadian brands and travel essentials in a setting inspired by British Columbia’s mountain cabins.
The successful bidder will operate a 41sq m unit located in the Midfield Concourse on Level 6.
Navigating change in an uncertain and AI-driven world. A discussion on travel retail’s future.
DFS turns pink today; we discover the Essence of goodness in Florida; and well-known travel retail industry figure Mengfuan (Fuan) Tan becomes our first pickleball #KickCancerThoner.
Commenting on today’s decision, Lotte Duty Free said: “The company expects that the operation of the business rights won this time will have an annual sales increase of more than KRW600 billion (US$420.6 million).”
“Supporting the airport’s long-term vision for a more seamless, efficient and locally-inspired passenger experience, we are ready to meet the evolving needs and wants of passengers now and in the future,” says Avolta President & CEO, North America Steve Johnson.
