Airports
Travel Food Services reports sharp rise in Q1 sales and profits amid flurry of new openings
Sales across the business climbed +18% year-on-year, with new openings playing a key role, notably at Delhi and Cochin airports, plus at Noida International Airport, India’s latest major gateway.
Refurbishment, new concession terms and shift in category mix hit Auckland Airport full-year retail income
Retail results represented a mixed bag with passenger spend rate up but overall income down at New Zealand’s premier airport company. Refurbishment and a change in mix towards lower-margin categories were key influences.
Plaza Premium Group puts taste of place on the menu with ‘Flavours in Transit’ global Chef Series
Plaza Premium Group is serving up taste of place across Vancouver, Istanbul, London Gatwick, Taipei and Dammam as its Flavours in Transit Chef Series returns for a second edition.
How the acquisition of Delaware North’s Travel Hospitality Services accelerated Areas’ US growth
The December 2025 acquisition of Delaware North’s Travel Hospitality Services marked a milestone in Areas USA’s history. In this contributed article, the company assesses the impact of a seminal deal.
Airports of Thailand mulls arrivals duty-free revival
The potential revival puts arrivals duty-free back on Thailand’s airport retail landscape, with AOT assessing operating models, space requirements and concession arrangements.
Cartier and CDFG spotlight Shenzhen with relocated Bao’an International Airport boutique
The reimagined boutique reinforces the luxury house’s presence at the fast-growing Chinese aviation hub while underlining the partners’ shared focus on elevating the airport retail experience.
Images of the Day: Areas Iberia captures the Mallorca vibe with vintage poster installation
Today’s images capture how Areas Iberia brings Mallorca’s colourful print heritage to life at strEAT Food Market in Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Qatar Duty Free and Nestlé reveal exclusive Kitkat Japan experience
Japanese design, destination-led flavours and an interactive Gachapon mechanic combine across three airport locations, creating a playful confectionery experience for travellers passing through Doha.
Vienna Airport warns of competitiveness challenge despite first-half profits increase
H1 performance shows solid growth in commercial income led by advertising and F&B as Vienna Airport Joint CEO and CFO Günther Ofner warns that Austria is falling behind as an aviation location.
Falic Group strikes deal to acquire DFS Group’s luxury business at Zayed International Airport
The deal will provide Duty Free Americas “with an immediate, scaled presence in one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing travel retail markets, accelerating its luxury retail and regional growth strategy”, says parent Falic Group.
Datekin debuts snacking range across 40 WHSmith travel retail stores in the UK and international markets
The listing introduces WHSmith shoppers to Datekin’s portfolio of minimally processed, date-based snacks, led by its single-ingredient Sukkari Date Snack Packs.
Sydney Airport sets out ambitious vision for growth to 2045
Central to the plan is the proposed redevelopment of Sydney Airport’s T2 and T3 to create an integrated terminal bringing together domestic, regional and international services.
