Landlords and Retailers
Exclusive: Fraport Bulgaria invites Expressions of Interest for Varna and Burgas airport lounges
Experienced operators can pursue four lounge locations across the two Bulgarian airports, with expressions of interest due by 15 November.
Airport International Group launches Master Commercial Concessions RFQ at Queen Alia Airport
Airport International Group, the operator of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, today launched its Request for Qualification for the Master Duty Free, Food & Beverage and Convenience concessions, extending through 2039.
Posca Hydrate opens investment round to fund next phase of growth
The Australian hydration soda brand is inviting investors to back retail growth, its next product roll-out and a targeted move into the US market.
Smartseller bolsters German footprint with ten-year Bremen Airport retail and F&B contract
The addition of Bremen Airport marks another step in the joint venture’s expansion across Germany’s regional airports, bringing its wider airport network to five locations.
Dubai Duty Free and NIPL advance UPI adoption with exclusive shopping rewards for Indian travellers
The initiative combines exclusive shopping incentives with the convenience of QR-based payments, giving Indian travellers added value when shopping at Dubai Duty Free.
Images of the Day: Vietnam Duty Free brings “a little more to discover” at Phu Quoc Airport
Today’s images are provided by Vietnam Duty Free, offering a glimpse of the dynamic retail experience at Phu Quoc International Airport.
Bacardi taps Ibiza nightlife appeal to engage travellers with Patrón El Alto this summer
The seasonal activation featured a VIP Ibiza weekend prize draw, offering one winner access to the island’s closing parties, alongside tastings and bespoke branded displays.
Coco & Sebas spotlights festive gifting with dedicated pop-up at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The Dutch confectionery brand showcases its best-selling chocolate creations and gift boxes in a seasonal concept that combines festive visual appeal with a dedicated gifting offer.
Guest article: Is this the end for downtown duty-free shopping in Australia?
Amid the testing conditions facing downtown duty-free in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region, The Mercurius Group Managing Director Ivo Favotto reflects on the demise of the channel and how it will change tourist shopping in the region.
Downtown duty-free’s woes continue as Lotte prepares to shutter its Sydney store
The closure is in line with Lotte Duty Free’s ongoing policy to exit loss-making foreign ventures and underlines the transformation in trading conditions since the store opened amid great fanfare on 5 May 2022.
United’s Houston lounge and Lima and Ankara openings lead our latest Airport Hospitality newsletter
The latest monthly edition of The Moodie Davitt Report’s Airport Hospitality World LinkedIn newsletter is live, bringing together the most important global stories across the vibrant airport hospitality sector.
Interview: Ashish Sagar on Suntory Global Spirits’ “brand-building powerhouse”
Suntory Global Spirits Revenue Growth Director, Global Travel Retail Ashish Sagar discusses strengthening travel retail’s role as a brand-building powerhouse through TREXs, Japanese spirits discovery and diversifying the offer across all pricepoints.
