Brand News
Indian movie star Yash uncoils Serpent’s Cask, a new-generation single malt whisky experience
The Scotland-distilled single malt brand from acclaimed Indian actor, Yash, will debut across key airport hubs in India, wider Asia, the Middle East and Europe, introducing a four-expression portfolio aimed at a new generation of whisky consumers.
Suntory Global Spirits appoints ex-Moët Hennessy executive Vanessa Widmann to key GTR+ role
Throughout her career, Vanessa Widmann has built a stellar reputation for driving growth, leading transformation, building high-performing teams and delivering diverse consumer experiences.
ABD Maestro and Ospree Duty Free showcase ultra-premium travel retail-exclusive 34 Year Old single malt
A limited release of just 60 bottles, ABD Maestro’s aged expression brings decades of maturation and collector appeal to Indian airport retail through Ospree Duty Free.
Lotte Duty Free adds spice to Gimpo Airport retail offer with Premium Kimchi launch
The exclusive launch introduces Lotte Hotel Seoul’s signature kimchi recipe to airport travellers, with an Incheon Airport roll-out set for 12 August.
Opinion: Mondelez WTR’s Joost Rosmuller on embracing a new way of travel retailing
In this opinion piece, Vice President & Managing Director Joost Rosmuller highlights the success of recent Toblerone activations across key global travel hubs, as well The Ultimate Gift campaign, as examples of how exclusivity and storytelling can drive conversion.
Unifree Duty Free partners with luxury house Balenciaga for Istanbul Airport opening
The 72sq m boutique, which represents a stand-alone store debut for the brand in regional duty free, offers men’s and women’s bags, shoes, hats, scarves and other travel accessories such as wallets and phone cases.
How Kansai Airport captured the best of Japan and the world at reimagined Terminal 1
“We will take the bar even higher for travel retail in Japan.” The words of Kansai Airports Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (Non Aeronautical) Fumio Owada sum up the deep ambition underpinning the radical transformation of the Kansai gateway.
The TREX Factor: Tasting two outstanding Misaka Japanese whiskies
In this episode we taste two fine whiskies from Japan under the Misaka label – Misaka 12 Years Old Pure Malt PX Sherry Cask and Misaka 12 Years Old Mizunara Cask.
Chanel partners with Avolta to elevate the shopping experience at Toronto Pearson Airport
“When you place the traveller at the centre of all you do, the airport becomes more than a gateway. It becomes a destination,” says Avolta Executive Vice President, Duty Free North America & Canada Retail Operations Kate Herzig.
Strange Predictions contest: The FIFA World Cup results are in
We’re asking travel retail and aviation sector stakeholders to pick the results of the FIFA World Cup Final and Bronze Final this weekend, with another couple of intriguing questions thrown in to sort out the really top pundits.
Gebr. Heinemann and Pernod Ricard partner for Skrewball whiskey debut in European travel retail
“We are always looking for products that bring fresh momentum to our assortment and create memorable discoveries for our customers,” says Gebr. Heinemann Director Commercial Global LTC Ruediger Stelkens.
