Asia Pacific
Guam Airport Speciality Retail concession up for grabs as Lotte Duty Free term end nears
Lotte Duty Free was awarded a ten-year concession in 2014, controversially ousting long-time incumbent DFS. Lotte’s contract was extended until July 2026 to compensate for hefty losses from the global pandemic and Typhoon Mawar. UPDATED STORY.
Starboard Group names Jia Jia Liu as General Manager, Asia Market
Having begun her began her career at Starboard as an onboard Retail Manager, Liu has held a series of senior roles, most recently leading the Asia account teams.
Maui Jim and Lotte Duty Free reignite Formula 1 spirit with Aloha Club pop-up at Melbourne Airport
Maui Jim and Lotte Duty Free bring Formula 1 race-week energy to Melbourne Airport with the immersive Aloha Club pop-up in Terminal 2 International Departures.
Images of the Day: Shinsegae’s Instagram excellence and ‘cultural curation’ recognised at The Moodies
Today’s images come from Shinsegae Duty Free’s Instagram; an engaging account which blends cultural storytelling, artistic collaboration and K-culture.
Noida Airport to enhance retail operations with GrayMatter’s real‑time sales tracking solution
The partnership with the digital transformation specialist reflects the airport’s focus on innovation and improving the shopping experience for travellers.
This week on social media: Essential buys, retailtainment and curated picks shape travel retail messaging
We’ve compiled dynamic video content and scroll-stopping visuals designed to boost engagement, amplify reach and convert interest into action across social channels.
Images of the Day: Perth Duty Free brings airport retail to life through vibrant Instagram moments
Today’s selection of images comes from Perth Duty Free, which is using Instagram to spotlight its vibrant in-store experiences, premium spirits offer and value-driven promotions.
Airport Dimensions accelerates Asia expansion with premium lounge at Juanda International in Surabaya
Spanning 462sq m and seating up to 101 guests, the new lounge marks the third joint project with Blue Sky Group, with design inspired by Surabaya’s ‘City of Heroes’ identity.
Sales to foreigners at Incheon soften in January as FIT spending declines
“Foreigner sales at Incheon Airport decreased a lot from December,” a senior Korean duty-free executive tells The Moodie Davitt Report. “Overall spending per head of foreigners is decreasing steadily in terms of individual customers. The market is stagnating.”
CDFG Hainan stores celebrate +43% rise in visitor numbers during Chinese New Year holiday
CDFG’s Lunar New Year activations illustrate the evolving role of the retailer’s duty-free complexes in Hainan as lifestyle and cultural hubs rather than purely transactional retail spaces.
Early Bird registration opens for Airport FAB + Hospitality Conference & Awards 2026
An Early Bird delegate pass for US$1,500 is available until 30 April. After that, registration will be US$1,700. As part of our commitment to industry engagement, airport delegates are eligible for an attractive -50% discount on both the Early Bird and regular registration fees.
“A thrilling roll call of ideation, imagination and innovation” – The Moodies Social & Digital Media Awards revealed
We proudly reveal the results of the prestigious annual Moodies. The acclaimed awards scheme, now in its 12th year, recognises the most impactful, innovative and engaging social and digital initiatives from travel retail sector stakeholders.
