Airports
Golden geese no longer: South Korean travel retailers ring up heavy losses as market changes take heavy toll
“Korean duty-free shops, once golden geese for retailers, show no signs of recovery and are likely to widen losses in the coming quarters,” notes the influential Korea Economic Daily.
Images of the Day: Heinemann brings ‘The Benemart’ recipe for holiday gifting to Sydney Airport
Today’s images comes from Sydney Airport Terminal 1, where Heinemann Oceania has introduced a playful Benefit Cosmetics ‘The Benemart’ pop-up.
Federación Española del Travel Retail introduces website for industry collaboration
“This initiative reflects our commitment to transparency, sectoral collaboration and the dissemination of specialised knowledge,” says Federación Española del Travel Retail Director General Carlos Gallego.
Commercial revenue growth outstrips full-year passenger traffic rise at Thai airports
Non-aeronautical revenues surged by +39.6% to Bt36.1 billion (US$1.04 billion), within which concession income leapt +55% to Bt23.1 billion (US$668 million), ahead of passenger growth.
Suntory Global Spirits debuts Bowmore Appellations at Singapore Changi and London Heathrow airports
From January, the Bowmore Appellations roll-out will expand with additional activations and a multi-platform campaign at Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester airports.
Brisbane Airport celebrates 2024 Barista Competition with Domestic terminal event
Seven finalists, evaluated on their customer service, speed of delivery as well as quality of coffee, competed in front of a live audience.
EssilorLuxottica and Avolta mark 37th America’s Cup with immersive Prada Linea Rossa campaign
The campaign highlights the power of experiential marketing in travel retail, reinforcing Prada’s strong links with the America’s Cup and engaging audiences across key international hubs.
Elizabeth Arden column: Through the Red Door with The Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine
The airport executive discusses her upbringing in rural Ireland, a focus on the aviation industry and the importance of a strong work/life balance.
Hong Kong International Airport 10km runway race attracts nearly 11,000 participants
Almost 11,000 participants celebrated the launch of three-runway operations at Hong Kong International Airport by running in a 10km race. The Moodie Davitt Report also took part.
On location: “Conscious consumerism plays right into Bruichladdich’s ethos”
The Moodie Davitt Report visited Islay last week to explore how Bruichladdich Distillery’s commitment to people and planet is shaping the future of whisky-making under Rémy Cointreau’s stewardship.
Upholding core corporate philosophy: Everrich celebrates latest ESG Report certification
The company followed Global Reporting Initiative Standards in its latest ESG Report which was verified by the Bureau Veritas.
Campari Group and Avolta launch in-store and digital Espolòn Tequila campaign at London Gatwick
The takeover spans multiple engaging touchpoints, including 360° digital campaign and a special Día de Muertos in-store celebration.
