Airport Hospitality World
The Moodies 2026: Eight weeks left to enter airport and travel retail’s leading social and digital awards
With eight weeks until the 16 October deadline, The Moodies 2026 continues to invite entries celebrating innovation and excellence in airport and travel retail social and digital media.
Plaza Premium Group puts taste of place on the menu with ‘Flavours in Transit’ global Chef Series
Plaza Premium Group is serving up taste of place across Vancouver, Istanbul, London Gatwick, Taipei and Dammam as its Flavours in Transit Chef Series returns for a second edition.
Kepler Club debuts smart sleeping cabins at expanded Kuala Lumpur International Airport facility
The expanded Kuala Lumpur International Airport facility more than doubles Kepler Club’s bed capacity and introduces its new DoubleKep smart cabin concept.
Kyra and Mastercard elevate lounge experience with Asia Pacific debut of Taste by Priceless at Hong Kong Airport
The opening introduces Mastercard’s Taste by Priceless dining club to Asia Pacific, bringing chef-led dining and curated experiences to eligible cardholders at Kyra’s Hong Kong International Airport lounge.
Airport Dimensions unwraps 200-seat domestic lounge at Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
The vibrant opening, featuring colourful artwork evoking a sense of Peru, was revealed by the airport hospitality company’s Vice-President Latin America Giorgio Benza on LinkedIn today (31 July).
Plaza Premium Group to open five lounges at Santiago de Chile Airport in Latin America growth drive
The airport hospitality specialist will open three Plaza Premium Lounges by the end of 2026, with a further two scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027.
Collinson teams up with Cathay Life to bring SmartDelay flight disruption benefit to Taiwan travellers
Responding to growing flight disruption challenges, Collinson and Cathay Life are introducing a new benefit that connects eligible travellers with airport lounges and other services during delays.
#KickCancerThon update: TFWA’s virtuous cycle; CSA’s epic walk to Aitutaki; Tuli’s trek lauded
#KickCancerThon, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research, continues to power ahead, well beyond its original time frame of February-April. We bring you all the latest news.
Plaza Premium Group’s Smart Traveller boosts rewards offering with HeyMax partnership
The collaboration connects Smart Traveller and HeyMax’s rewards platforms, allowing members in Singapore and Hong Kong to access more flexible reward conversion options.
Images of the Day: Vietnam Duty Free puts local identity at the heart of Noi Bai Airport retail offer
Today’s images, snapped by The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, capture recent openings as the Terminal 2 International Departures area’s new retail chapter takes shape.
Airport Hospitality World: Qantas to open Melbourne lounge in 2029; Air India plans Maharaja facility for New York
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Images of the Day: Heinemann and partners spotlight cross-channel campaign at Sydney Airport
Today’s images, provided by Heinemann Oceania Senior Partnerships Manager Gina Vokis, capture a collaborative activation at the retailer’s Sydney Airport business.
