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Tax Free World Association opens presidential election process ahead of December vote
TFWA has confirmed its presidential election will take place on 11 December during the Association’s final Management Committee meeting of 2026 in Amsterdam.
Interview: ARI CEO Ray Hernan on how travel retail should resonate with relevance
ARI CEO Ray Hernan talks to Dermot Davitt about communicating value, promoting local with authenticity and maintaining travel retail’s relevance.
Airport Hospitality World: Aspire’s Vilnius facility unveiled; British Airways to transform Heathrow lounge portfolio
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Interview: Areas’ Patricio Ramos on global expansion and building the future of travel hospitality
Areas Chief Strategy & Development Officer Patricio Ramos addresses the strategic priorities for the fast-growing travel dining group in this interview.
ARI’s Deirdre O’Carroll on why agility matters more than ever in confectionery
Social media is driving demand for new flavours and formats, but ARI Global Buying Manager, Food, Confectionery & Souvenirs Deirdre O’Carroll says success still depends on value, relevance and strong retail fundamentals.
American Express to open major new Centurion Lounges at Newark Liberty and Heathrow airports
The investment will substantially increase lounge capacity at four major aviation hubs, with an enhanced focus on premium hospitality, destination-inspired design and elevated food & beverage experiences.
Middle East impact hits Heathrow passenger traffic in September
As a parliamentary review takes place, the airport company claims strong support for a third runway at Heathrow, saying that “a coalition of politicians, businesses, workers, regional airports and airlines” are backing expansion.
Redefining the Flightpath: Paul & Shark’s all-women team on mentorship and lifting each other up
In this episode of Redefining the Flightpath, Paul & Shark’s Silvia Popescu, Chiara Di Matteo and Eleonora Forte discuss mentorship, women supporting women and strengthening fashion’s role in travel retail.
Interview: Clarins’ Katalin Berenyi on building beauty heroes and recruiting the next generation
In this interview, Clarins General Manager Katalin Berenyi discusses how Double Serum Foundation, an evolving TREX strategy and opportunities in cruise and Asia are shaping the brand’s next phase of travel retail growth.
Unifree Duty Free lends further luxury lustre to Istanbul Airport with Loewe boutique
The 69sq m boutique features the Spanish fashion house’s leathergoods and accessories collections within one of the world’s busiest international hubs.
“Putin can’t stop our Kyiv Marathon but we can stop child cancer” – Triumph for unique #KickCancerThon run in Ukraine
Paul Hogan, Founder of PPS Publications and Publisher of The TFWA Dailies, and his son Max today (11 October) ran an unofficial version of the ‘Kyiv Unbroken Marathon’, so named because it has taken place every year despite the 2022 invasion.
Iran-backed Houthis launch deadly attacks on King Khalid International Airport
The attacks have intensified concerns about the security of aviation infrastructure in the region and raised fresh uncertainty for the Middle East’s already hard-pressed travel retail, aviation and tourism sectors.
