Airports
John Coleman to join daa in CEO role as ARI owner targets next phase of growth
The incoming CEO, a veteran of working for state-owned organisations, will oversee daa’s international aviation and travel retail operations as the group pursues its next phase of development.
Mondelez and Unifree celebrate taste of place with exclusive Pistachio Gelato launch in Istanbul
The Istanbul activation combines product exclusivity, local flavours and personalised gifting to attract shoppers and unlock confectionery category growth in line with Mondelez World Travel Retail’s Destination: Value strategy.
Hershey expands airport retail offering with new products and passenger engagement concept
The confectionery group unveiled its ‘Tag Your Trip’ concept and updated product portfolio at the recent TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, building on the international launch of its ‘Take the Taste With You’ platform earlier this year.
In Conversation: My Jewellery’s Thom Timmer on winning over travellers in a split second
“Travel, and especially the airport, is a shopping environment where you have a couple of seconds to convince the customer that your product is relevant,” says Head of Business Development Thom Timmer.
Los Angeles Airport welcomes Kogi BBQ and Marathon Burger as local brands lead commercial revamp
The Terminal 1 openings form part of a wider concessions refresh spanning more than 25 retail and dining locations as the airport prepares for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In Conversation: Nemiroff CEO Yuriy Sorochynskiy talks resilience and the power of partnership
In this film, Sorochynskiy reflects on the challenges of maintaining production and international distribution during wartime, and the relationships that have helped the Ukrainian vodka producer keep moving forward.
Interview: L’Oréal Travel Retail’s Danièle Lahana-Aidenbaum on creating the extraordinary
L’Oréal Travel Retail Luxe General Manager Danièle Lahana-Aidenbaum discusses turning waiting time into ‘wow time’ through retail experiences, fragrance discovery and channel exclusivity in her first interview since taking the helm at L’Oréal Luxe.
Lotte Duty Free deepens support for Korean spirits with Hwayo partnership
Lotte Duty Free and Hwayo will jointly develop exclusive products, expand global distribution, host events for top-tier customers and showcase Hwayo through experiential pop-up spaces at Lotte stores.
Images of the Day: Championing the wonders of whisky at Unifree Duty Free
Our latest image selection comes courtesy of Unifree Duty Free, which last month launched its Whisky Festival at Istanbul Airport.
ASUTIL confirms 8-11 June as dates for 2027 conference
Registration for ASUTIL members and Punta Cana 2026 attendees will run through January, with general registration open from 1 February, subject to remaining availability.
Opinion: Mondelez WTR’s Joost Rosmuller on the travel retail opportunity hiding in plain sight
Mondelez World Travel Retail Vice President and Managing Director Joost Rosmuller considers how brands, retailers and airports can work differently to reach more shoppers and create value beyond individual product categories.
Perth Airport unveils new terminal plans featuring 10,000sq m of retail and dining space
The development is set to boost Perth’s international connectivity, tourism and trade, while creating new jobs, attracting investment and expanding airport retail and F&B opportunities.
