Landlords and Retailers
War in the Middle East dents global air traffic as Duty Free World Council reports Q2 slowdown
The latest DFWC KPI Monitor reveals the impact of Middle East conflict on international passenger traffic while highlighting evolving shopper behaviours and the growing importance of experiential retail.
In review: How the ‘Joy On Your Way’ brand expression united 3,500 ARI colleagues worldwide
A special campaign around National Day of Joy on 24 June aimed to reinforce the shared values that unite ARI’s teams while celebrating the character of each market.
ABD Maestro and Ospree Duty Free showcase ultra-premium travel retail-exclusive 34 Year Old single malt
A limited release of just 60 bottles, ABD Maestro’s aged expression brings decades of maturation and collector appeal to Indian airport retail through Ospree Duty Free.
China Duty Free Group blends retail and recreation in ‘Summer Island’ campaign at cdf Sanya
Blending retail, entertainment and lifestyle services, the campaign features Hainan’s first outdoor duty-free water park, enhanced visitor amenities and exclusive promotions for key consumer groups.
Exclusive: iCoupon tops 1 billion passengers as intelligent vouchering gains global momentum
Market-leading aviation intelligent vouchering specialist iCoupon has passed a landmark threshold, with CEO Richard Bye telling The Moodie Davitt Report its airline partner base is now capable of serving the milestone number of passengers across airports where its platform is live.
Lotte Duty Free adds spice to Gimpo Airport retail offer with Premium Kimchi launch
The exclusive launch introduces Lotte Hotel Seoul’s signature kimchi recipe to airport travellers, with an Incheon Airport roll-out set for 12 August.
Avolta extends Italian network with Venice Airport openings
The move marks Avolta’s debut at Venice Marco Polo Airport and build on the company’s recent expansion in Veneto, including store openings at Verona Valerio Catullo Airport.
Unifree Duty Free partners with luxury house Balenciaga for Istanbul Airport opening
The 72sq m boutique, which represents a stand-alone store debut for the brand in regional duty free, offers men’s and women’s bags, shoes, hats, scarves and other travel accessories such as wallets and phone cases.
How Kansai Airport captured the best of Japan and the world at reimagined Terminal 1
“We will take the bar even higher for travel retail in Japan.” The words of Kansai Airports Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (Non Aeronautical) Fumio Owada sum up the deep ambition underpinning the radical transformation of the Kansai gateway.
The TREX Factor: Tasting two outstanding Misaka Japanese whiskies
In this episode we taste two fine whiskies from Japan under the Misaka label – Misaka 12 Years Old Pure Malt PX Sherry Cask and Misaka 12 Years Old Mizunara Cask.
Chanel partners with Avolta to elevate the shopping experience at Toronto Pearson Airport
“When you place the traveller at the centre of all you do, the airport becomes more than a gateway. It becomes a destination,” says Avolta Executive Vice President, Duty Free North America & Canada Retail Operations Kate Herzig.
‘A statement event we will never forget’ – Industry reaction to a seminal FAB
We share LinkedIn and Instagram highlights from hosts, delegates and speakers who attended an unforgettable Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference & Awards last week in Bengaluru.
