Destination Merchandise
MSC Cruises unveils expansive retail offering onboard newest flagship MSC World America
With MSC World America, MSC Cruises continues to elevate the cruise retail experience, blending innovation, luxury and guest engagement to set a new standard for onboard shopping at sea.
From local champions to global icons: China Duty Free Group majors on national brands
CDFG has signed agreements with eight Chinese brands to help accelerate their global expansion, saying they “exemplify the rise of national trends, blending traditional culture with modern design”.
Images of the Day: ‘Six awards, six stories of excellence’ – CDFG Global Brands Meeting recognises top partners
The China Duty Free Group 2025 Global Brands Meeting held in Sanya earlier this month closed with a glittering awards ceremony that honoured 80 global suppliers across multiple sectors, spotlighting their exceptional contributions to collaborative growth.
Sino-Singapore (Hainan) Airport Commercial Management Co launches Haikou shopping campaign
The promotional campaign at Haikou Meilan International Airport aims to drive shopping among delegates attending the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025, held in Bo’ao, Hainan province from 25 to 28 March.
SSP enhances food-to-go offer at Zürich’s main railway station with Point and Ida & Frida
The openings further enhance the food-to-go offering at Switzerland’s largest and busiest rail hub.
LagardèreAWPL snaps up Travel Essentials and speciality retail business at Perth Airport
The agreement, which builds on a 28-year partnership with the Western Australia gateway, will see LagardèreAWPL open three new Relay stores and two flagship destination merchandise shops.
Catching MICE – and two birds with one stone: Lotte Duty Free widens shopper target base to help ‘normalise’ market
““We will do our best to attract foreign tourists and increase the satisfaction of travel through duty-free shopping by leveraging the competitiveness of our duty-free business that we have built up over the past 45 years,” says Lotte Duty Free CEO Kim Dong-ha.
AMRPL bolsters presence with Bon Voyage opening at Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Airport
The opening marks the retailer’s fourth outlet at the airport., offering a diverse range of travel essentials, including books, local snacks, premium chocolates, travel accessories, toys and destination-themed merchandise.
Water and Wines kicks off travel retail journey with TN Brands
The innovative brand specialises in one-of-a-kind wine region puzzles, all put together by sommeliers.
China Duty Free Group lays down a quality long-term marker in Sri Lanka
In late September last year China Duty Free Group soft-opened its cdf Sri Lanka Duty Free store in The Mall at Port City Colombo. The flagship economic development project, jointly developed by China and Sri Lanka, is home to the Chinese travel retailer’s first foray into South Asia. Martin Moodie pays a visit and is impressed by what he sees.
Ever Rich Duty Free champions Taiwanese culture with latest shops and lounge openings
Ever Rich Duty Free is highlighting sense of place with themed lounges and Taiwan specialty shops at Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 2.
Sense of Malaysia destination brand launched across five airports
“Airports are more than just transit points, they’re the first and last impressions of a destination. At Malaysia Airports we have taken this to heart by curating an experience that lets travellers feel Malaysia, not just pass through it,” says Malaysia Airports Senior General Manager – Commercial Services Hani Ezra Hussin.
