People
In Conversation with Fawaz and Razan Masri on Chocodate’s journey from Dubai to the world
In this video interview, Notions Global Founder & CEO Fawaz Masri and Chief Business Development Officer Razan Masri discuss destination-led gifting and the intersection of indulgence and wellness in confectionery.
People Moves: Auckland Airport names Matthew Quoi as Senior Retail Commercial and Leasing Manager
Our regular column brings you the latest people moves and happenings in the travel retail and aviation sectors.
John Coleman to join daa in CEO role as ARI owner targets next phase of growth
The incoming CEO, a veteran of working for state-owned organisations, will oversee daa’s international aviation and travel retail operations as the group pursues its next phase of development.
In Conversation: My Jewellery’s Thom Timmer on winning over travellers in a split second
“Travel, and especially the airport, is a shopping environment where you have a couple of seconds to convince the customer that your product is relevant,” says Head of Business Development Thom Timmer.
In Conversation: Nemiroff CEO Yuriy Sorochynskiy talks resilience and the power of partnership
In this film, Sorochynskiy reflects on the challenges of maintaining production and international distribution during wartime, and the relationships that have helped the Ukrainian vodka producer keep moving forward.
Interview: L’Oréal Travel Retail’s Danièle Lahana-Aidenbaum on creating the extraordinary
L’Oréal Travel Retail Luxe General Manager Danièle Lahana-Aidenbaum discusses turning waiting time into ‘wow time’ through retail experiences, fragrance discovery and channel exclusivity in her first interview since taking the helm at L’Oréal Luxe.
Sunil Tuli joins Asian Fund for Cancer Research board
Sunil Tuli says, “I am honoured to join an organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference through cancer research.”
In Conversation: Ferrero’s Roberta Masia and Chiara di Canossa on reimagining confectionery retail
In this video interview, Ferrero Travel Market discusses the growing biscuits category, changing flavour preferences and how digital engagement is helping brands connect with younger generations of travellers.
Opinion: Mondelez WTR’s Joost Rosmuller on the travel retail opportunity hiding in plain sight
Mondelez World Travel Retail Vice President and Managing Director Joost Rosmuller considers how brands, retailers and airports can work differently to reach more shoppers and create value beyond individual product categories.
Venchi brings Italian chocolate heritage to The Trinity Forum 2027 as Exhibition Partner
“We look forward to joining the Trinity Forum in Milan, exchanging perspectives with industry leaders and exploring new opportunities to elevate the travel retail experience.,” says Venchi Chief Executive Officer Marco Galimberti.
DFP World appoints Valentina Nanni to key Zimbabwe duty-free role
DFP World has appointed Valentina Nanni as Visual Merchandising Manager as it develops a three-store duty-free network across two international airports in Zimbabwe.
In Conversation with ARMAF’s Evarist Rego on fragrance discovery and the airport opportunity
In this video interview, ARMAF Director - Strategy & Business Development Evarist Rego discusses how the bestselling Club de Nuit fragrance range, value-conscious shoppers and social media are driving growth.
