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IATA sees July recovery as “positive story for air travel” amid ongoing headwinds
Regional performance remained mixed, with Latin America and the Caribbean recording the strongest international traffic growth at +7.1%, while Middle Eastern carriers saw demand fall -9.5%.
Paradies Lagardère expands destination-led retail at San José Mineta Airport with four concepts
The Goods @ SJC with Hip & Humble, Plaza de San José, Poppy’s Essentials and SJC Exchange bring local brands, food and travel essentials to Paradies Lagardère’s latest airport retail openings.
Starboard strikes agreement to manage duty-free shopping onboard Chinese cruise ship Adora Flora City
The 600sq m shopping space brings together nearly 100 leading Chinese and international brands across 12 categories.
Shinsegae Duty Free taps Amorepacific loyalty platform to drive data-driven customer engagement
The pioneering partnership connects Amorepacific’s Beauty Point programme with Shinsegae Duty Free’s online store, creating new opportunities to reward shoppers and build longer-term customer relationships.
‘Take the Taste With You’ – The Hershey Company unveils revamped TREX portfolio
The major portfolio transformation spans new products, refreshed packaging and an experience-led global activation platform called ‘Take the Taste With You’.
ASUTIL names Germán Barcala as Conference Manager
Germán Barcala brings a wealth of experience in the events industry to his new role with the South American duty-free association.
Gebr. Heinemann extends partnership with Berlin Brandenburg Airport and plans major retail expansion
The partners reveal plans to extend retail space in Terminal 1 to around 3,800sq m as they extend their long-term relationship.
cdf Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex dazzles with 12th anniversary campaign
‘As One, As Always’ is the CDFG campaign slogan as cdf Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex marks its 12th year on 1 September.
Interview: TAV Operation Services on how ‘super app’ Treva can enhance the airport experience
TAV Operation Services Chief Marketing and Digital Officer Aylin Alpay explains the thinking behind the Treva platform’s creation and how it can become not just a marketplace but a tool to manage the full airport journey.
New Strange Predictions contest and latest results as a blockbuster sports weekend approaches
Our popular readers’ contest is back again, this time challenging industry knowledge of rugby and F1 motor racing.
Duty-free sales to South Korean nationals remain soft in July but foreign shoppers drive downtown store growth
Sales in the world’s biggest duty-free market rose +15.9% year-on-year in July on shopper numbers up a more modest +3.4%. But while inbound tourism booms, duty-free shopping has slipped worryingly down the visitor priority list.
CapsuleTransit adds technology-led Sleep Lounge to Kuala Lumpur Airport hospitality offering
The 111.5sq m facility in the T1 Departures Hall offers 38 pods alongside private bathrooms, locker storage and a coffee station. An integrated sleep-analysis system monitors selected sleep indicators during rest, including heart rate, movement and snoring.
