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Aer Rianta International is unveiling an extraordinary wave of projects in support of #KickCancerThon, the travel retail industry-wide visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research.
The process invites experienced organisations to express their interest in operating duty-free stores at the fast-growing Saudi gateway, a prime business opportunity as passenger numbers in the Kingdom soar.
The campaign marks L’Oréal’s expansion into travel sprays while leveraging experiential retail formats that combine mobility, exclusivity and personalisation.
The twin animations at Singapore Changi and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports highlight Lindt’s ongoing investment in exclusivity, craftsmanship and product innovation tailored for travel retail.
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The passenger facilities at the expanded terminal will be rolled out in phases, enabling the airport to respond effectively to passenger demand and projected traffic growth during the busy summer travel season.
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Spanning multiple categories, TREX shines a spotlight on products, campaigns and collaborations that deliver unique, channel-specific value to travellers.
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We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Running 12-25 February, the immersive activation brings together Hainan’s island charm, the maison’s distinctive codes and Chinese cultural elements, expressed through a refined palette of greenery and festive reds that reflect the spirit of the Chinese New Year.
This opening underscores the company’s growth, bringing its network to 18 stores.
The partners will jointly develop a suite of services and resources, starting with the 2035 Travel Food & Beverage Manifesto, a phased, multi-year roadmap for advancing plant-forward food service across the travel F&B sector.
TFS Managing Director and CEO Varun Kapur says, “Improving passenger traffic trends, coupled with disciplined execution, and an increase in the contribution from new sites, have been the growth drivers for the business.”
If you would like to support Sinead’s memory and chosen cause, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, we have created a dedicated #KickCancerThon page.
Our acclaimed columnist highlights the critical importance of connecting with Chinese FIT travellers well before the peak CNY holiday period and compares how three industry stakeholders fared.
We bring back our popular column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
The new cafe, located in Terminal 2 Departures, was virtually inaugurated today by Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu.
Steadily reducing year-on-year sales declines in the combined China & Travel Retail division through 2025 offered encouragment for the Japanese beauty house. But the worsening dispute between China and Japan means Q1 2026 will be problematic.
In our regular roundup we spotlight how airports, retailers and brands are connecting with travellers during the Lunar New Year celebrations across social media.
La Mer’s striking Year of the Horse campaign leverages cultural artistry, exclusivity and immersive retail theatre to drive engagement and conversion at travel retail locations across Asia Pacific.
SSP Eastern Europe and Middle East CEO George Antoniou profiles the group’s presence in the key Egyptian market and addresses the significance of recent contract extensions there.
Supported by a 360-degree communications strategy and immersive in-store visuals, the ‘Love is a Gift, Share It’ campaign centred on connection and meaningful gifting.
Running over eight weeks until the end of February, the high-profile activation continues the global promotion of Jägermeister Orange, which debuted in April 2025.
I don’t know what my year will bring, either personally or professionally. But I embark on the 24th year of The Moodie Davitt Report with hope in my heart, clarity in my vision and determination to make a difference in anything I and we do.
Navigating change in an uncertain and AI-driven world. A discussion on travel retail’s future.
Revenue at the leading travel retail-to-dining player climbed by +5.5% year-on-year with like-for-like sales rising by +4.4%, alongside improved profitability. We feature highlights plus comment from CEO Frédéric Chevalier to investors on the outlook for 2026.
Today’s images come from Sevilla (Seville) Airport, principal gateway to western Andalusia and an excellent showcase to the region, writes Martin Moodie.
Cyprus Duty Free General Manager Andrew Baker says, “With the right product mix, a highly recognisable brand and strong operational collaboration, we are excited to make Coach a successful addition to our growing fashion & accessories offering.”
