Airlines
Asia Pacific airlines post +5.9% increase in February traffic amid rising travel demand
International air passenger numbers in Asia Pacific rose +5.9% year-on-year in February, reaching 30.8 million.
MEADFA names Rob Marriott as President and elects new board
The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association has elected ARI-Middle East CEO Rob Marriott as President for a two-year term, with a new board also voted in by members.
Famille Perrin targets travel retail growth with wines & spirits listings across Asia and Europe
Famille Perrin has secured listings with Ever Rich Duty Free and Pemborong Bumihijau Duty Free, while its La Vieille Ferme brand is now available onboard Singapore Airlines.
E. Gluck Corporation veteran Rob Robertaccio launches travel retail brand consultancy
We speak to New York-based Robertaccio, a former travel retail leader at fashion watch specialist E. Gluck Corporation who has turned his hand to brand consultancy.
AmberSky airline retail event attracts strong industry participation
The event brought together sales and service managers from 30 airlines and 32 supplier companies to bolster connections and explore new business opportunities.
A landmark for the Kingdom as PIF launches Al Waha, first Saudi-owned duty-free retailer
Al Waha pledges to become a leader in travel retail and secure a greater share of passenger spending. The PIF-owned fund intends to drive growth in Saudi Arabia’s travel retail market by enhancing the traveller experience.
Five weeks to go – ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East reveals updated speaker line-up for Delhi event
A key highlight is the ‘Leaders’ Dialogue: Building Hub Excellence with Leadership and Strategic Vision’ panel, focusing on strategies to address infrastructure and regulatory challenges.
The Moodie Davitt Magazine – Spotlight on the Americas, Middle East and cruise retail
The Moodie Davitt Magazine this month carries a special focus on the Americas, as the regional industry community gathers for the annual Summit of the Americas in Miami; we also feature reports on cruise retail and the Middle East market.
PeppaRose elevates travel retail presence with destination-themed collections
Building on its successful debut aboard Seabourn Cruise Line, the brand is now listed in select airport stores and inflight retail.
Airports as Artports: Kansai Airports and Peach spotlight 19 local artists in T2 Culture Gate Project
The exhibition, which runs until 21 March, features a vibrant art space along the domestic boarding gate passageway, showcasing works by 19 Kansai artists and groups, along with landscape photography highlighting the attractions of Peach’s destinations.
Avolta named as lead partner for next week’s Summit of the Americas
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has confirmed Avolta as the prime sponsor of the 2025 Summit of the Americas, which takes place on 8-11 March in Miami, Florida.
Kingdom wows in Berlin with immersive ‘Saudi Land’ experience
The fast-growing attraction of Saudi Arabia as a tourist destination is being showcased in style this week (4-6 March) at ITB Berlin, the influential world travel industry exhibition.
