Airports
Interview – The airport lounge growth equation: Aspire’s David Collyer on balancing access, aspiration and capacity
Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality Global SVP Executive Lounges David Collyer discusses an airport lounge market increasingly shaped by segmentation, direct bookings and the economics of premium hospitality.
Augustinus Bader opens first Japanese store at Kansai International Airport
The Kansai counter marks the luxury skincare brand's first permanent physical retail presence in Japan, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market and expanding opportunities for brand discovery.
Fraport retail performance buoyed by Frankfurt T3 impact amid “difficult market environment”
Fraport CEO Dr. Stefan Schulte says: “We’ve achieved a solid result at the group level, despite a difficult market environment due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and steep increases in jet fuel prices.”
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 43
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our two WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
Nestlé returns to The Trinity Forum as Silver and Coffee Break Partner for the Milan edition
“At Nestlé International Travel Retail, we firmly believe that collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to enhancing the traveller experience are essential to unlocking the channel’s full potential” – Nestlé International Travel Retail General Manager Frédéric Porchet.
Airport Authority Hong Kong calls tenders for toys & accessories and packaged food concession
The retail units at Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1 span 48sq m and 36sq m at the Departures Central Concourse on Level 6.
Lagardère Travel Retail captures five-store Bristol Airport contract
The concession will bring Waitrose food to go to Bristol Airport for the first time, alongside dedicated technology and book stores, with openings from summer 2027.
In Conversation: Wella Company’s Luis Blanco Álvarez on unlocking nail and haircare potential in travel retail
From premium hair treatments to a motorsport-inspired retail experience, Wella Company is pursuing an ambitious travel retail agenda that puts category growth and shopper engagement at its heart.
Images of the Day: Show of national pride as Dubai Airports marks UAE Flag Day
Our latest choice of image comes from Dubai Airports, which today joined in the national celebrations to mark UAE Flag Day.
Don’t miss out: Two weeks to go before Travel Retail Superstars Awards 2026 entries close
The 16 November entry deadline is approaching for awards that will bring travel retail’s outstanding performers into the spotlight in Antalya on 3-4 June.
Heinemann Italia secures Bari Airport duty-free contract extension and plans 1,000sq m-plus store
The travel retailer posted a +21.5% sales rise in January–September as it prepares to expand its Bari Airport offer, retaining a strong focus on regional products.
Plaza Premium Group reveals US$20 million Australian lounge investment
The programme includes a new lounge in Sydney Airport Terminal 2, a complete rebuild of its Brisbane international lounge and a domestic lounge at Cairns Airport.
