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Groupe ADP retail revenue outpaces passenger traffic growth in first nine months
Retail spend per passenger continued to grow year-on-year in the period. The company has also made two acquisitions in the Retail and Services segment, one of them an operator of hospitality services at US airport terminals.
Western Sydney International pledges an airport experience “unlike any other in Australia”
We pay a visit to Western Sydney and to Australia’s newest airport, where management is promising to surprise and delight travellers with a memorable commercial offer when operations begin in late 2026.
The Moodie Davitt Magazine blockbuster TFWA World Exhibition and Trinity Forum edition unveiled
Welcome to the October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which is accompanied by Category Insight supplements on Luxury Goods and Confectionery & Food respectively.
The Moodie Interview: Bringing Brisbane Airport’s transformational commercial vision to life
Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Commercial Martin Ryan and Head of Commercial Property Development Toby Innes discuss the changes that lie ahead at the airport and the vision that underpins them.
Global Blue data reveals strong tax-free shopping revenues impetus continues in August
Tax-free shopping revenues grew +17% year-on-year in August, according to new figures from the tourism shopping tax refund company.
Western Sydney International Airport issues duty-free RFP
“We’re excited to be building an airport in Sydney’s cultural heartland that can be a destination in its own right. We want to collaborate with retailers that champion customer engagement and provide a distinctive experience that reflects the region in which we’ll be operating,” says CEO Simon Hickey.
Global Blue Holding Group Q1 revenues rise +25% in line with tax-free shopping spend surge
The tourism shopping tax refund company today posted a strong rise in first quarter revenues (ended 30 June 2024) to €118 million.
Kansai Airports reveals retail, restaurant and services line-up for KIX Terminal 1 phase 3
Kansai Airports continues to enhance its already impressively diverse consumer offer with a 13-strong array of commercial outlets set to open at Kansai International Airport in time for Expo 2025 in Osaka.
Travelex unveils updated app for card users
The newly designed interface streamlines management, services and security for Travelex Money Card customers.
Images of the Day: Saluting an extraordinary Olympics party in Paris with Extime Duty Free
Our latest selection comes courtesy of Extime Duty Free Paris Executive President Guy Bodescot, who posted some memorable images on LinkedIn about the contribution of teams at the major Paris airports to the 2024 Olympic Games.
Terminal 3 expansion and shop closures slow Copenhagen Airports’ first-half commercial revenues growth
Copenhagen Airports attributed a +6% rise in concession revenues to increased traffic but said the positive impact was partially offset by the closure of some food & beverage outlets and specialty shops due to the T3 expansion. Nonetheless, CEO Christian Poulsen painted an upbeat picture, noting: “The terminals are teeming with activity.”
Airports of Thailand reports +39% non-aeronautical revenues rise in Q3
Airports of Thailand continues its strong commercial revenues and traffic recovery after the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic years.
