Ecommerce and Digital Media
China Trading Desk highlights product visibility as AI’s influence on travel planning grows
In its Q3 survey, the Singapore-based marketing and travel intelligence company found that one in three Chinese outbound travellers surveyed now uses AI for trip planning, with airport shopping still attracting strong interest despite ongoing purchase barriers.
Opinion: Shiseido’s Fran Law on how star power can drive culture and commerce in travel retail
Shiseido Travel Retail Vice President Commercial and Business Development, Travel Retail Asia Pacific Fran Law explores how authentic cultural partnerships, connected consumer journeys and differentiated airport experiences can turn star power into sustained commercial value.
Priority Pass steps up digital, AI and lounge expansion under £500 million Collinson investment plan
Priority Pass said the funding will support development of its core proposition, accelerate its digital roadmap and broaden the range of travel services offered to clients and travellers.
Attract, Convert, Thrive: Nestlé sets out confectionery growth agenda
NITR is advancing its A.C.T. framework through KitKat Formula 1, KitKat Japan and After Eight innovations to drive engagement, conversion and confectionery growth
Lotte Duty Free and Jung Kwan Jang tap K-food and wellness trends with Everytime Royal Hello Kitty edition
The exclusive launch brings together Jung Kwan Jang’s red ginseng expertise and Hello Kitty’s global appeal in a travel-friendly format, adding a giftable element to the Korean wellness staple.
Kérastase and Avolta add gloss to the São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro shopping experience
Kérastase is blending personalised hair diagnostics, styling, retailtainment and digital engagement in an immersive House of Gloss experience across two major Brazilian airports.
The Estée Lauder Companies boosts AI visibility across global brands through Profound partnership
The beauty powerhouse is stepping up its AI strategy with Profound to strengthen how its global brand portfolio is discovered across generative AI platforms.
Moët & Chandon puts Formula 1 partnership on the podium at Madrid Airport with Avolta
The activation brings Moët & Chandon’s longstanding Formula 1 association to the channel for the first time through immersive storytelling, tasting and podium-inspired experiences.
WEPURPLE to host complimentary Sample2Skin beauty sessions at TFWA show
The complimentary 15-minute sessions will spotlight the role of beauty sampling in tapping into an estimated US$8 billion impulse-purchase opportunity in the channel.
Lotte Duty Free unleashes autumn shopping promotional blitz for Chuseok holidays
Lotte Duty Free is gearing up for what it hopes will be a shopping bonanza during the all-important Chuseok and wider autumn holiday period.
Avolta advances payment innovation with direct wallet-to-wallet stablecoin pilot at Zurich Airport
The two-week trial at Zurich Airport explores a more direct way for travellers to pay, without relying on traditional card networks and intermediary payment providers.
Starboard and Azamara Cruises drive shopper engagement with first-at-sea rewards programme
The initiative offers Azamara guests more options to benefit from their onboard retail spend, both at sea and ashore.
