Landlords and Retailers
Korean travel retailers increase K-product reference exchange rate to boost price allure
Top Korean duty-free retailers have increased the reference exchange rate for domestic products from KRW1,450 to KRW1,500, a strategic adjustment expected to lower US Dollar-denominated prices by around -3% for international shoppers.
Official Champagne supplier of the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament, Champagne Lanson has launched a high-profile campaign spotlighting its limited-edition, TREX Wimbledon expressions at key global airports.
Top Korean duty-free retailers have increased the reference exchange rate for domestic products from KRW1,450 to KRW1,500, a strategic adjustment expected to lower US Dollar-denominated prices by around -3% for international shoppers.
Recent and ongoing campaigns from Apple Pay, Jägermeister and Toblerone demonstrate how Retail Media Impact combines media, retail and experiential engagement to connect brands with travellers at every stage of the airport journey
Welcome to our rolling coverage of the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards, held this year in Bengaluru. The Moodie Davitt Report-owned event is this year proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary.
The new contract for a 197sq m store builds on CNSC’s existing airport departures outlet and its downtown duty-free store in the city.
Today’s images showcase how Lagardère Travel Retail is spotlighting Absolut x Tabasco with a striking airport pop-up programme that combines immersive storytelling, sampling and engagement.
The high-class 70-seat venue offers table service only and combines Ferrari Trento’s Trentodoc sparkling wines with an Italian dining concept developed for international travellers.
Now available onboard Aer Lingus short-haul flights, Two Stacks’ first straight Irish whiskey in a can and new 90ml Single Pot Still expression mark a key milestone for the brand and Irish whiskey in travel retail.
Tapping into the British tennis season, the family-owned Scottish shortbread brand and Avolta are rolling out limited-edition Tennis Ball Shortbread Rounds across World Duty Free at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Reaffirming the travel retailer’s leadership in South Korea’s most prestigious duty-free brand evaluations, Lotte Duty Free extended its NCSI streak to eight years with yesterday’s award, complementing its 12th consecutive NBCI ranking last year and its 19th straight K-BPI win from March.
“The Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Conference & Awards has become one of the most important global platforms demonstrating how airports are evolving beyond transportation hubs into destinations that deliver hospitality, gastronomy, and memorable passenger experiences,” says Fraport TAV Antalya Airport General Manager Dr Frank Quante.
Singapore Changi Airport claims the ultimate accolade at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards, as we reveal the full roll-call of honour alongside special judges’ awards.












