Tourism and Travel News
China traffic booms as Brisbane Airport smashes passenger records
“What makes this result particularly pleasing is that international passenger numbers grew despite global uncertainty and disruption in the Middle East during the second half of the financial year,” said Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff De Graaff.
Royal Schiphol Group H1 profits from commercial arm climb on higher rents and impact of store investment
The Dutch airport company reported a +5.6% year-on-year rise in revenue to €1.33 billion for the first half of 2026, as the underlying operating result from its commercial division increased +13.6%.
Extime extends airport hospitality ecosystem with Air France Paris Stopover programme
The Air France and Groupe ADP’s Extime Travel stopover programme enables connecting passengers at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to extend their journey and explore the French capital and the surrounding region.
Images of the Day: Cathay Pacific celebrates Asia’s coffee traditions with new documentary
Today’s images from Cathay Pacific celebrate Asia’s vibrant coffee scene, bringing to life the distinctive flavours, rituals and stories behind coffee cultures across six destinations featured in the airline’s Asia Coffee Guide.
CNSC captures arrivals duty-free concession at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport T2
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.
This week on social media: Holiday travel and local festivities drive airport and retailer engagement
From destination-inspired campaigns to colourful seasonal activations and local holiday celebrations, airports and travel retailers are embracing the holiday spirit across their social media channels.
This week on social media: Summer travel and World Cup momentum heat up airports and retailers
The peak summer travel season and events including the FIFA World Cup are driving strong engagement across travel retail social feeds, and this week we highlight the standout posts capturing the momentum.
Industry leaders to address impact of Middle East conflict at Duty Free World Council webinar
Featured speakers are Airport Council International World Senior Director, Economic Policy and Airport Business Slava Cheglatonyev and MEADFA President and CEO Abdeslam Agzoul, who will explore the war’s implications for the wider aviation and airport sectors.
IATA: Airline profits to decline sharply as Middle East conflict and fuel costs weigh on industry
Global airline net profit is projected to fall to US$23 billion, nearly half the prior forecast, as Middle East conflict and fuel costs drag on results.
UN Tourism reports steady Q1 growth, but warns of headwinds from Middle East conflict
International tourism maintained its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with arrivals rising +2% despite disruption linked to the Middle East crisis in March.
This week on social media: Culture, craft and community in focus across retailers and airports
From art, entertainment and cultural celebrations to people-driven initiatives, retailers and airports are using social media to spotlight the values and connections that define today’s travel experience. We share a selection of notable highlights from across the sector.
China rises, India slips: Air4Casts report tells a contrasting tale of Middle East travel fall-out
“When the Gulf coughs, Indian aviation catches pneumonia,” Air4Casts notes in an insightful report that paints a stark contrast between the fortunes of two key aviation markets since the Middle East war broke out.
