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Aena reports strong 2025 financial results as commercial revenues outstrip passenger growth
Spanish airports company reported commercial revenues reaching €1.975 billion, an increase of +11% compared to 2024, against traffic growth of +4.2%.
Groupe ADP posts double-digit rise in retail revenue but average spend slips in 2025
Buoyed by the addition of two hospitality acquisitions last year, retail income leapt +17% year-on-year at Groupe ADP; Extime Paris Duty Free revenue rose by single digits while average spend fell slightly.
TAV Airports buoyed by double-digit growth in duty-free and F&B revenue in 2025
Duty-free revenue climbed +17% year-on-year to €93 million while F&B leapt +22% to €224.1 million, buoyed by the opening of BTA operations in Antalya.
The Trinity Forum 2026: Powerful reaction underlines strength of highly successful and memorable Doha edition
We present a selection of LinkedIn reactions from event delegates and speakers at the recently held premier airport commercial revenues conference, staged to much acclaim in Qatar.
Interview: Isidoro J. Alanís on Global Exchange’s Heathrow debut as a milestone for international growth
Global Exchange President and CEO Isidoro J. Alanís outlines the resilience of cash in an increasingly digital payments landscape and the role of proprietary technology in winning major airport contracts.
utu unveils Recommendation Engine to personalise travel retail through downtown shopping context
Recommendation Engine is designed to help travel retailers convert VAT refund activity into more relevant, higher-value sales opportunities across the traveller journey, with commercial roll-out expected in mid-2026.
Global Exchange consolidates airport leadership with new presence at Heathrow
Global Exchange’s Heathrow operations strengthens its foreign exchange leadership position across Europe’s busiest aviation hubs following a landmark year of international expansion.
Travelex invests in European ATM growth at LeShuttle and Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Three new ATMs have been introduced at LeShuttle following a three-year contract renewal, while three more have been added at the Berlin airport.
Saluting high achievement: Malaysia Airports hails commercial partners at annual conference and awards
The event recognised concessionaires’ contributions to the airport experience and set the commercial direction for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Secure your place now: Four weeks remain until Early Bird deadline for The Trinity Forum 2026
Delegates for the The Trinity Forum 2026 in Doha, Qatar are encouraged to register before the 28 November Early Bird deadline to avail of discounted rates.
Extended local and luxury brand line-up named for New York JFK Airport Terminal 8
Some 24 additional brands are named today that will feature in the Food Hall and duty-free zone at the expanded JFK International Airport Terminal 8; among them are many New York City and Queens brands alongside global luxury labels.
Heathrow Airport retail growth outstrips passenger traffic increase in first nine months
Despite continuing challenges such as the loss of VAT-free shopping, Heathrow Airport turns in a solid retail growth performance in the year to date.
