Destination Merchandise
Avolta set for Latvia debut after securing 12-year Riga Airport master retail and F&B concession
The concession includes eight shops and 22 food & beverage outlets, establishing a long-term platform for Avolta in the Baltic region.
How an Indian airport retail entrepreneur is reaching extraordinary new heights
Join us on a geographic and entrepreneurial journey to the redeveloped Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (Leh) Airport in Ladakh – at an altitude of 3,256 metres, India’s highest commercial airport and certainly one of the most distinctive.
Lotte Duty Free champions regional destinations through K-official mascot pop-up
Running until 31 May at World Tower in Seoul, the experiential activation promotes regional tourism through character-led displays, aiming to shift interest beyond Seoul for visitors seeking K-culture experiences.
The TREX Factor – Discovering a unique, exclusive and classy duo from The Macallan
This episode features a duo of outstanding and intriguing TREX single malt whiskies from The Macallan. Firstly the 18 Years Old from The Colour Collection and then The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired By Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea.
CNSC awarded eight-year arrivals duty-free concession at Suifenhe Port in northeastern China
Located on the China-Russia border, Suifenhe is a core hub for Heilongjiang’s economic and trade cooperation with Russia, and an important land port with a long history spanning over a century.
Jägermeister brings destination storytelling to life with travel retail-exclusive City Labels update
The collection, complete with several TREX designs, features a new infographic-inspired design celebrating destinations across Europe and Asia. It is available for a limited time in June.
Images of the Day: Local landside allure rocks (and woks) at Hong Kong International Airport
Today’s images come from Hong Kong International, where Airport Authority Hong Kong has curated an enticing cluster of IP concepts at landside departures which include Pop Mart, Disneyland, Sanrio, Chiikawa and several pop-up.
Homegrown: Paradies Lagardère reveals North Texas retail concept at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
The store offers a curated assortment of vintage-inspired merchandise, handcrafted goods and everyday lifestyle products designed to reflect the character and heritage of the region.
South Korean travel retail update: March duty-free sales rise +12.48% month-on-month
Duty-free sales nationwide (excluding inflight retail) in March eased -1.9% year-on-year and rose +12.48% month-on-month to KRW1,082,493,137,737 (US$726.35 million), according to latest Korea Duty Free Association figures.
Baltona elevates Kraków Airport retail with locally inspired new-look flagship duty-free store
Baltona has unveiled its largest investment of 2026 at Kraków Airport, introducing a locally inspired flagship duty-free concept celebrating the city’s heritage through immersive, design-led retail.
Lotte Duty Free powers K-goods discovery through Korea Tourism Contest sponsorship
The sponsorship marks the first time a Korean travel retailer has backed the contest, with the company introducing a ‘Lotte Duty Free CEO Award’ that will grant KRW1 million (US$674) each to three winners.
Strong retail and international passenger growth boosts Wellington Airport’s FY2026 revenue growth
Annual revenue at the New Zealand hub reached NZ$194.2 million for the year ended 31 March, up +4.9% year-on-year, boosted by robust commercial and retail performance alongside a +4% increase in international passengers.
