AUSTRALIA. Perth Airport has unveiled its updated Terminal 1 International retail and hospitality precinct, featuring 14 new and revitalised outlets.
The investment has delivered “a stronger mix of dining, shopping, local produce, travel essentials and premium experiences for passengers,” said a Perth Airport statement. Key partners include Avolta, Lagardère AWPL, Delaware North, SSP, WHSmith and Smarte Carte.
Perth Airport Chief Commercial and Aviation Officer Kate Holsgrove said the refresh reflects Perth Airport’s focus on improving the passenger experience while preparing for growth under its One Airport vision.
She said, “T1 International has changed significantly over the past year. There are now more places for passengers to eat, drink, shop, browse and relax before boarding. This refresh brings together international retail expertise, iconic brands and a stronger sense of Western Australia throughout the terminal.”
The precinct has been shaped by passenger demand for greater choice across “fast, fresh, familiar and new experiences”, said the airport company.
New venues include Matso’s Brewhouse, WA Cellar, The.Social, Co + Co, Roll’d Vietnamese, Sushi Jiro, The Jerky Co., Heys Luggage, Discover Perth, Natural Collective, curi.o.city and a reimagined Perth Duty Free.
Several of the new retail design concepts have drawn direct inspiration from Western Australia. Concept store Discover Perth evokes the State’s geography and natural environment, while restaurant WA Cellar features rock and sand-toned elements inspired by the underground feel of South West cellar doors.
Co + Co cocktail lounge draws on red earth and rugged textures of the State’s natural palette, while Matso’s Brewhouse brings one of WA’s most recognisable hospitality brands to the international stage through its first airport venue outside the Kimberley.
Holsgrove said the investment in T1 International reflected the airport’s role as a major gateway for Western Australia and an increasingly important platform for local brands.
“Airports are often the first and last impression travellers have of a destination, and this refresh gives us the opportunity to showcase Western Australia in a stronger way. From local food & beverage operators to WA gifting, wine, design and hospitality, the precinct helps bring a stronger sense of place to the international passenger journey,” she said.
Perth Duty Free has expanded its footprint across departures and arrivals stores. The offer includes over 100 new brands and a range of category extensions designed to strengthen the international retail experience.
Perth Airport said it continues to invest in passenger service improvements, including refreshed seating areas, enhanced terminal transfer and shuttle bus services, and the rollout of self-service kiosks to support faster check-in. New accessibility facilities include a pre-bookable sensory room, Changing Places, service animal relief areas and accessibility lanes at security screening.
“These upgrades are all part of Perth Airport’s focus on improving the passenger experience now and into the future. While we continue to progress major plans under our One Airport vision, including new multi-level car parks, a new parallel runway and new terminal facilities, passengers are already seeing meaningful improvements across the airport today,” said Holsgrove.
Perth Airport’s aviation network expansion is also supporting greater connectivity across Asia, Europe, New Zealand and interstate markets. Recent milestones include more services to Bali with TransNusa, direct services to Newcastle, Auckland and Johannesburg with Qantas, year-round direct flights to Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines, and the return of daily services from both Qatar Airways and Emirates. ✈
