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Haikou Meilan International Airport transforms from transit hub to experiential space with summer campaign
Sino-Singapore (Hainan) Airport Commercial Management Co is harnessing a ‘first-store economy’ and ‘aviation + tourism’ strategy for a dynamic summer campaign at Haikou Meilan International Airport.
Elizabeth Arden serves up ‘Active Beauty’ in China with GDF Plaza pickleball event and cdf Sanya pop-up
The campaign taps into the beauty brand’s heritage of holistic beauty, combining wellness, movement and skincare to create more engaging consumer experiences across the region.
Shinsegae Duty Free moves into the black as experience over price strategy pays off
“By successfully shifting our focus from ‘price-driven competition’ to an ‘experience-oriented’ duty-free model, Shinsegae Duty Free has achieved significant improvements in its business fundamentals and profitability,” a company spokesperson comments.
Heathrow Airport passenger traffic slips in July on Middle East and North America declines
Middle East routes saw a decline of -20.2% on the same month last year against the backdrop of war in the region, with the key North American market down by -3%.
KFC takes wing in Norway after Fly Chicken acquisition
‘Clucking Good’ – Fly Chicken’s popular refrain has echoed across Norway over the past eight years, including at Bergen Airport. Now it is being morphed in numerous locations to KFC.
The TREX Factor: Up close and personal with a duo of ultra-premium Misaka Japanese whiskies
In this episode we taste Misaka 18 Years Old Pure Malt Mizunara Cask and its equally outstanding 21 Years sibling.
Images of the Day: DXB walks the walk with Dubai Mallathon wellbeing airport debut
Today’s images come from Dubai International Airport (DXB) which has turned Terminal 3 into an indoor walking track for the Dubai Mallathon.
The Moodie Davitt Magazine: Avolta leads Top Travel Retailer rankings for a third consecutive year
Welcome to the July/August 2026 edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine. In this issue we present our definitive annual guide to the world’s Top Travel Retailers, measured by their 2025 turnover.
On Location: Great Britain & Ireland triumph as Dubai Duty Free marks another memorable Shergar Cup
Dubai Duty Free celebrated its long-standing partnership with Ascot Racecourse as a stellar international jockey line-up, thrilling racing and live entertainment combined for the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup.
Frankfurt T3 opening supports Fraport retail performance in Q2 despite weak passenger traffic
Retail revenues per passenger hit €3.24, just below last year’s first-half performance after what the company cited as a weak Q1 for retail but a stronger Q2 trend driven by a positive effect from the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport.
TRGC celebrates 35th anniversary with wagamama opening at Birmingham Airport
The wagamama opening strengthens TRGC’s UK airport dining portfolio while highlighting the company’s continued investment in experience-led hospitality.
Duty-free sales to Korean nationals slump in June
June was a soft month for Korean spending in the world’s biggest duty-free market with downtown and airport sales off by -20.1% and -22.2% year-on-year, respectively. UPDATED with tables and graphs.
