Landlords and Retailers
Dublin Airport Duty Free delivers seasonal joy to arriving travellers
In a lovely Christmas gesture, the 300-plus passengers onboard Emirates flight EK161 waiting to collect their luggage in Terminal 2 were greeted by gift boxes and other treats courtesy of Dublin Airport Duty Free.
DFS stores have been decorated in festive colours and ornaments for the season, with discounts, games and prizes for guests.
Today’s selection portrays how the Taiwanese travel retailer has brought together experiential design, digital interaction and cultural storytelling to enrich the airport experience.
The opportunity includes 11 food & beverage outlets and three speciality retail locations across terminals A, B, E and F, with a bid deadline of 2 February 2026.
Alongside a major project to upgrade T4, Heathrow will introduce its new Tailored Travel Guide – which it said was the first of its kind for a UK airport – to assist passengers with access needs.
The Design Solution has been named as the development lead for a major terminal expansion involving more than 1,200sq m of additional retail and food & beverage space at the key Greek Islands travel hub.
Today, 18 December, marked the beginning of a new phase for duty free in Hainan as an independent Hainan Free Trade Port customs regime took effect. We carry reaction from the dominant market player, China Duty Free Group.
The latest venue in Emirates Leisure Retail’s rapid expansion at the leading Middle East airport is the first franchise location for the homegrown Emirati speciality coffee and dining brand.
Lancôme, Armani, YSL Beauté and Prada Beauty illuminate the holiday period with activations capturing celebration and joy, making every journey a festive destination.
The Copenhagen-based consultancy noted that while the industry is “blessed with continued passenger and retail sales growth”, the channel faces many challenges.
The partnership empowers Estée Lauder to create meaningful customer engagement in Asia Pacific travel retail by embedding beauty experiences within a broader digital and connectivity-led travel platform.
The collaboration, with Lagardère Travel Retail-operated Project Chaiwala at its centre, debuts at The Karak Club pop-up and comprises three limited-edition oat-based drinks developed exclusively for the airport environment.
The Circus of Dreams animation takes centre stage in Terminal 1, delivering a theatrical and experiential showcase of beauty, fragrance and festive gifting created exclusively for Changi.














