Asia Pacific
Sydney Airport sets out ambitious vision for growth to 2045
Central to the plan is the proposed redevelopment of Sydney Airport’s T2 and T3 to create an integrated terminal bringing together domestic, regional and international services.
GMR Aero unveils Vizag Duty Free and revamped Hyderabad Airport departures store in dual expansion
The revamped Hyderabad Duty Free Departure Store features a retail environment inspired by the heritage of Hyderabad and Telangana, while Vizag Duty Free is built around the theme ‘Where Coastal Heritage Meets Global Discoveries’.
Philip Morris International puts airport exclusivity in focus with global IQOS Skylens launch
The travel retail-exclusive device has debuted at Narita International Airport in Japan, followed by a phased roll-out across selected duty-free locations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
La Mer goes on a journey of renewal with exclusive ‘Escape to Tranquility’ campaign in Asia Pacific
The campaign, which ran across Bangkok, Macau, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei and Hainan, was anchored by a VIP Lounge takeover at the cdf Mall and hotel partnership in Sanya.
Kepler Club debuts smart sleeping cabins at expanded Kuala Lumpur International Airport facility
The expanded Kuala Lumpur International Airport facility more than doubles Kepler Club’s bed capacity and introduces its new DoubleKep smart cabin concept.
GDF Plaza drives Hainan resident engagement with summer promotional blitz
The Hainan-based travel retailer is ramping up its local shopper push with a summer programme of exclusive offers, entertainment and collectable rewards.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 28
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our two WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
Bacardi lifts the curtain on the Dewar’s Changi speakeasy with Moodie Davitt homepage makeover
Dewar’s is bringing whisky discovery, cocktail culture and a touch of speakeasy intrigue to Singapore Changi Airport with an immersive Terminal 3 pop-up running until 16 September.
Yilin Watch: Chinese travellers are returning. But are they at ease enough to shop?
“The passenger experiences one continuous journey. The industry manages it in silos. She lives it in one breath.” It’s time to break down those silos, argues our acclaimed Chinese columnist, Yilan Wang.
CocoCart boosts premium F&B offer across Mumbai airports with new dining concepts
With Venchi and Neuhaus now open, CocoCart is set to add Bateel, Le Pain Quotidien and Vapiano, bringing new dining formats across key Mumbai airports.
Concession revenue decline hits Airports of Thailand as Middle East conflict weighs on passenger demand
Airports of Thailand’s (AOT) non-aeronautical revenues for the three- and nine-month periods ended 30 June fell by -7.96% and 5.56%, respectively to THB7,258.67 million (US$219 million) and THB 23,863.54 million (US$720 million).
Victoria University’s School for the Visitor Economy adds research expertise to Airport F&B Pathfinders Committee
With Munich Airport’s Allresto, Areas USA and Exquisine Global already on board, Victoria University’s School for the Visitor Economy brings an academic and research perspective to the APC’s growing founding cohort.
