Airlines
tRetail Labs and CobuildX AI form strategic AI partnership to ‘accelerate the future of travel and tourism’
The partnership combines tRetail Labs’ expertise in travel retail, airport hospitality, behavioural science and traveller intelligence with CobuildX AI’s advanced enterprise AI capabilities.
“The partnership represents a transformational milestone for Club Avolta as our first North American airline loyalty integration,” says Avolta Senior Vice President of Digital, North America Atousa Ghoreichi.
Hosted by Fraport Slovenija in partnership with the Kranjska Gora Tourism Board, the event brought together airports, travel retailers, airlines, brand owners and industry partners from across Central and Eastern Europe.
Asia Pacific airlines carried 31.7 million international passengers in May, down 1.1% year-on-year, as Middle East geopolitical tensions and reduced international services weakened traffic.
The long-awaited merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has cleared its final regulatory hurdle, following approvals from South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission and competition authorities in 13 overseas jurisdictions.
Available June through July for peak summer travel, the Mexico-inspired collection includes a white crossbody bag and a green flat pouch, each filled with a curated selection of travel essentials.
From airline-exclusive discovery boxes to TREX formats from Wonderskin, Prai, Revive Collagen and This Works, On The Mark Beauty has unveiled a summer line-up designed to inspire trial and discovery.
Tourvest Retail & Catering brought together South African Airways and Maxhosa Africa in a heartfelt Father's Day collaboration that celebrates local craftsmanship, cultural heritage and the power of homegrown brands.
The MEADFA Awards, now in their fifth year, will honour companies and individuals for their commitment to advancing the regional travel retail sector.
At the association’s recent Annual General Meeting in Madrid, ETRC members voted unanimously to elect Nigel Keal as President for a further year.
Growing investor interest in premium airport and outdoor advertising assets has sparked a bidding contest for oOh!media, with offers rising after due diligence.
On The Mark Beauty is bringing TikTok phenomenon Wonderskin to travel retail. The beauty brand boasts more than 2 billion views on the platform and over 7.5 million units sold worldwide.
With immense sadness we report the passing of Tony Detter (58), a long-time, much-admired and deeply respected member of the travel retail community.














