Asia Pacific
Airports of Thailand considers downsizing Suvarnabhumi duty-free footprint under new masterplan
The airport company is reassessing its use of retail space in response to weak duty-free performance and changing passenger needs as the travel hub embarks on an expansion programme targeting 120 million passengers annually.
New growth models and duty-free innovation in focus at key Chinese airport commercial summit
The well-attended event, held in Urumqi, highlighted emerging partnership models and retail concepts aimed at strengthening commercial performance across China’s airports.
All-star: Oriental Club Lounge supervisor Miao Shu-na wins global Priority Pass award
The award marks the airport lounge’s third consecutive year of international recognition as it targets 500,000 guests in 2026.
Global Blue establishes Cash Japan at Japanese airports as new tax-free shopping refund system kicks in
Japan’s new tax-refund system aims to simplify refunds for international shoppers and unlock further on-airport spending before departure.
Interview: Thélios’ Alessandro Eucaliptus puts luxury service at the heart of eyewear growth
“Our job is to deliver luxury,” says Thélios Head of Global Travel Retail Alessandro Eucaliptus as he highlights the role of tailored service, Asian-fit eyewear and brand-led activations in supporting the group’s travel retail growth.
Revenues soft but China Tourism Group Duty Free posts +25% rise in Q3 net profits
Hainan remains the key battleground for the China Duty Free Group parent, with the retailer’s market share increasing by more than two percentage points year-on-year, despite the channel’s slowing growth.
Local Heroes: Vanaha gin from Goa, India celebrates new launch and eyes travel retail expansion
“Entrepreneurship is the longest endurance event I’ve ever taken up,” declares the remarkable Founder & CEO of Revelry Distiller and Vanaha Gin. The journey may be lengthy and arduous but it is paying off big time.
China Duty Free International expands China Chic focus with Hong Kong launch of 52TOYS global pop-up tour
The China Tourism Duty Free Group subsidiary underlines it commitment to taking China Chic brands to the international stage.
Airport Hospitality World: No1 Lounges plans Heathrow T5 flagship; Amaní Lounge opens at Salvador Bahia
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Interview: Mette Engell on curating Coty’s next chapter in travel retail
Coty Senior Vice President Global Travel Retail Mette Engell outlines how the Coty.Curated strategy is concentrating investment on six priority brands while creating opportunities for new launches.
Marc Jacobs Beauty brings colour and ‘Joyride Sensoriality’ to Sydney Airport with Heinemann Oceania
Coty Travel Retail and Heinemann take travellers on a colourful ‘Joyride’ with the debut of Marc Jacobs Beauty at Sydney Airport.
Adani Airports buoyed by leap in first-half non-aeronautical revenue
The growth was driven by strong performances in food & beverage, duty free, lounges, ground handling and lease rental, as well as by the impact of Navi Mumbai International Airport’s opening in late 2025.
