Airlines
MEADFA Awards open for nominations as association marks 25 years
The MEADFA Awards, now in their fifth year, will honour companies and individuals for their commitment to advancing the regional travel retail sector.
European Travel Retail Confederation re-elects Nigel Keal as President
At the association’s recent Annual General Meeting in Madrid, ETRC members voted unanimously to elect Nigel Keal as President for a further year.
Airport advertising leader oOh!media attracts trio of suitors as takeover proposals rise to A$850 million
Growing investor interest in premium airport and outdoor advertising assets has sparked a bidding contest for oOh!media, with offers rising after due diligence.
From TikTok to travel retail: Wonderskin makes channel debut with On The Mark Beauty
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.
In Memoriam: Tony Detter, inflight travel retail expert extraordinaire and a man of great integrity
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.
DFWC & MEADFA webinar reveals devastating impact of Middle East crisis on passenger traffic and non-aero revenues
The Middle East conflict continues to take a terrible human and economic toll. Traffic across nine airports in the Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa regions saw a drastic -54% (or 27 million passengers) collapse during March and April.
IATA: Airline profits to decline sharply as Middle East conflict and fuel costs weigh on industry
Global airline net profit is projected to fall to US$23 billion, nearly half the prior forecast, as Middle East conflict and fuel costs drag on results.
Remaining consumer-relevant today and tomorrow: Nordic Travel Retail Seminar draws strong attendance to Copenhagen
Copenhagen was the host city for the latest annual Nordic Travel Retail Seminar, which attracted 136 guests to the Carlsberg Museum & Business Centre.
Recap: On location at the ASUTIL Conference in Punta Cana
Welcome to our coverage of the 2026 ASUTIL Conference, taking place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from 2 to 5 June.
Iranian strike on Kuwait Airport deepens concerns for Gulf aviation and travel retail
An Iranian drone and missile attack on Kuwait International Airport today (3 June) has intensified concerns about the security of aviation infrastructure across the Gulf.
#KickCancerThon update: Swarovski shows crystal-clear social purpose; Altura learns and teaches new tricks
Along the route, the team stopped at key Singaporean landmarks. Collectively, the 3km course translated into an impressive combined total of 165km covered by 55 participants.
The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2026
We bring back our popular column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
