Airports
Concession revenue decline hits Airports of Thailand as Middle Conflict weighs on passenger demand
Airports of Thailand’s (AOT) non-aeronautical revenues for the three- and nine-month periods ended 30 June fell by -7.96% and 5.56%, respectively to THB7,258.67 million (US$219 million) and THB 23,863.54 million (US$720 million).
Images of the Day: Lauding the real impact of Mondelez World Travel Retail’s ‘The Ultimate Gift’ campaign
This is an almost certain choice as my favourite story of the year and it’s only August, writes Martin Moodie.
Bristol Airport serves up new F&B line-up as departure lounge transformation takes shape
Bristol Airport is expanding its food & beverage offer with Bill’s, Cosy Club, wagamama and Tap + Brew, as the gateway advances its £400 million terminal transformation.
L’Oréal Travel Retail brings cinematic flair to Valentino Vendetta pre-launch
L’Oréal Travel Retail is positioning the channel as an important discovery platform for the duo Vendetta fragrances with a pre-launch spanning 200 locations in India and EMEA and centred on a hero pop-up at Paris CDG.
Victoria University’s School for the Visitor Economy adds research expertise to Airport F&B Pathfinders Committee
With Munich Airport’s Allresto, Areas USA and Exquisine Global already on board, Victoria University’s School for the Visitor Economy brings an academic and research perspective to the APC’s growing founding cohort.
Strange Nature Gin boosts Middle East presence with Muscat Duty Free listing via Vintage International
The super-premium gin from New Zealand is building momentum in the Middle East with this new listing, extending its travel retail presence to a second regional market.
A new beauty destination takes flight as Auckland Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail advance refreshed shopping offer
An expanded beauty zone leads Auckland Airport’s and Lagardère Travel Retail’s latest shopping upgrade, with new brands, local and emerging names, and experiential concepts bolstering an impressively eclectic offer. And there’s more to come.
‘The Ultimate Gift’ – Qatar Duty Free marks Toblerone campaign finale with Education Above All donation
The Toblerone Crystal Bar auction at Hamad International generated the highest winning bid across nine participating airports, with proceeds earmarked for EAA Foundation’s Assalam Schools in Qatar.
Images of the Day: How ARI celebrated the flavours and spirit of Montenegro on Joy Day
Today’s images show ARI colleagues at Montenegro Duty Free marking Joy Day with initiatives that celebrate the destination’s flavours, traditions and hospitality.
Lagardère welcomes Burberry back to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lounge 2
Burberry has returned to the Dutch gateway following a year-long absence, with the new 80sq m boutique reinforcing the luxury offer in the airport’s redeveloped Lounge 2.
Airside sales buoy Zurich Airport through July as landside renovation programme continues
Airside sales climbed by +8.5% year-on-year in the first seven months with landside sales down by -3.7%, the latter explained by a big programme of renovations.
MEADFA invites early bird registrations for landmark conference in Rabat
MEADFA is inviting the regional travel retail community to register early for its 15-17 November conference in Rabat, as the association celebrates its 25th anniversary year.
