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ACI seeks entries for ‘best available innovation at an airport’ ahead of 2025 showcase in Busan
Ten standout entries will earn a spot in Busan to present their pioneering solutions to a global audience.
Laurent Marteau sets up advisory business Luxury & Laurent
Luxury & Laurent will advise luxury and beauty sector brands, company boards, retailers, private equity funds, distributors and agencies.
Don’t miss out – Preferential hotel rates end in three days for FAB 2025 attendees in Barcelona
Delegates are reminded to book by 10 May to take advantage of special rates at Hilton Diagonal Mar, ideally located near the Barcelona International Convention Centre and Diagonal Mar Shopping Centre.
India in focus – YCP Auctus’ Kadam Aggarwal explores the country’s changing travel retail dynamics
Evolving consumer demands and rising incomes are driving new consumption patterns that will redefine the future landscape of India’s air travel and retail.
Mongoose enters bold new chapter with unified agency model to deliver ‘unfiltered’ consumer insights
The unified agency model brings together Mongoose Sports & Entertainment, Populate Social and Singapore-based experiential agency Alive.
How Olivier Dubos plans to reignite The Estée Lauder Companies’ travel retail business
The Estée Lauder Companies Senior Vice President and General Manager, Travel Retail Worldwide Olivier Dubos talks consumer-centricity, experiential retail and ‘Beauty Reimagined’ in his first interview since assuming the leadership role last December.
‘A new vision of masculinity’ – ELC reveals Aramis Intuition with campaign starring Dwyane Wade
The beauty powerhouse has extended the Aramis men’s fragrance line, with former basketball great Dwyane Wade lending star power to the campaign.
“The heartbeat of our operations” – Qatar Airways Group CEO hails QDF team on 25th anniversary
Qatar Duty Free has recognised eight team members who have been with the business since its inception, reflecting on its growth from a modest retail operation to an enterprise with over 4,000 staff and 200+ retail and dining outlets.
Mette Engell named Coty Senior Vice President, Global Travel Retail as Guilhem Souche departs
The highly regarded Mette Engell is charged with elevating the travel retail experience for beauty lovers. She replaces the much-respected Guilhem Souche.
Images of the Day: A royal orange welcome – Düsseldorf Airport celebrates Dutch King’s Day in style
Today’s images come courtesy of Düsseldorf Airport, which is currently sporting an orange theme and playful signage renaming it ‘Luchthaven Düsseldorf’.
Vinarchy, a new wine superforce is born; Jeff Bond to head travel retail
The name Vinarchy combines vin (French for wine), with archy (from the ancient Greek word for leadership). Together it means wine leadership.
DFWC Academy enhances training standards with revised travel retail certificate course
The revised content covers insights such as the growing demand for travel retail exclusives, alongside the challenges posed by reduced footfall and shifts in passenger demographics, particularly the decline in high-spending Chinese travellers.
