Aena commercial revenue climbs by double digits in 2024 as F&B tender programme accelerates
The double-digit growth in commercial income outpaced that of passenger traffic in the year.
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Asia Pacific international passenger numbers hit 35.2 million in January amid Lunar New Year travel peak
Preliminary figures from AAPA reveal that travel demand in Asia Pacific surged +20% year-on-year in January.
Lotte Duty Free hosts two-day travel agency event to fuel inbound tourism recovery
Around 200 tour guides and travel agency representatives from China, Japan and Southeast Asia attended the event, as the retailer seeks to leverage the increasing number of foreign visitors to the country.
Global air travel set for “steady, sustained growth” as ACI reveals forecasts to 2053
The latest 30-year forecasts from ACI World highlight robust traffic growth, despite short-term uncertainties.
London Heathrow Airport retail revenue growth outstrips passenger increase in 2024
Retail revenue, which includes retail concessions and car parking, was driven by higher numbers of departing passengers and an increased use of premium services, said the airport company.
Shinsegae Duty Free enhances luxury allure with first Louis Vuitton boutique at Incheon Airport Terminal 2
Now open on the third floor, the boutique is set to expand into a duplex store on the fourth floor within the first half of the year, a first in Korean travel retail.
Coccinelle achieves double-digit sales growth in 2024
The Italian leathergoods company has reported a +10% year-on-year increase in turnover, driven by its customer-focused strategy and omnichannel expansion.
Industry heavyweights join the Airport FAB + Hospitality Conference & Awards in Barcelona
Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh; Plaza Premium Group Chief Transformation Officer Mei Mei Song; Bottega President Sandro Bottega; Airport Dimensions Director of Business Development, EMEA & APAC, Nick Redpath; and Heathrow Airport Head of Category – Retail Stephanie Pears are among the latest confirmed speakers for the event.
Promotions and government support measures drive Hainan’s Spring Festival offshore duty-free sales
During the holiday period, 818,000 passengers made purchases, with a total of 5.642 million items sold.
Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection takes centre stage with phygital activation at Gatwick Airport
William Grant & Sons has introduced a high-profile activation to spotlight the travel retail-exclusive Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection with partner Avolta at London Gatwick Airport.
Hong Kong Airport hits post-pandemic milestone with 5.28 million passengers in January
Latest figures released by the Airport Hong Kong Authority reveal that traffic volumes last month reached 5.28 million, with average daily passenger traffic exceeding 170,000.
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East to host World Business Partners networking at Delhi event
The ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East World Business Partners meeting is scheduled for 15 April at Andaz Delhi, followed by the World Business Partners Breakfast with CEOs on 17 April at the same venue.
