Asia Pacific
Starboard strikes agreement to manage duty-free shopping onboard Chinese cruise ship Adora Flora City
The 600sq m shopping space brings together nearly 100 leading Chinese and international brands across 12 categories.
Shinsegae Duty Free taps Amorepacific loyalty platform to drive data-driven customer engagement
The pioneering partnership connects Amorepacific’s Beauty Point programme with Shinsegae Duty Free’s online store, creating new opportunities to reward shoppers and build longer-term customer relationships.
‘Take the Taste With You’ – The Hershey Company unveils revamped TREX portfolio
The major portfolio transformation spans new products, refreshed packaging and an experience-led global activation platform called ‘Take the Taste With You’.
cdf Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex dazzles with 12th anniversary campaign
‘As One, As Always’ is the CDFG campaign slogan as cdf Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex marks its 12th year on 1 September.
Duty-free sales to South Korean nationals remain soft in July but foreign shoppers drive downtown store growth
Sales in the world’s biggest duty-free market rose +15.9% year-on-year in July on shopper numbers up a more modest +3.4%. But while inbound tourism booms, duty-free shopping has slipped worryingly down the visitor priority list.
CapsuleTransit adds technology-led Sleep Lounge to Kuala Lumpur Airport hospitality offering
The 111.5sq m facility in the T1 Departures Hall offers 38 pods alongside private bathrooms, locker storage and a coffee station. An integrated sleep-analysis system monitors selected sleep indicators during rest, including heart rate, movement and snoring.
Malaysia Airports launches Request for Information amid review of duty-free programme
Malaysia Airports is seeking input on the most suitable model for its duty-free concession though it stresses that the process is a market-sounding exercise rather than a procurement process at this stage.
Hobart Airport partners with Cavu to launch online parking reservation platform
For Hobart Airport, the Cavu platform provides real-time insights to improve operations and manage availability more effectively, said the partners.
‘From Traffic to Value’ – China Duty Free Consumer White Paper 2025-2026 is released
“The global duty-free and travel retail market is at a critical inflection point of recovery and quality improvement,” said CDFG as it unveiled the expansive document that systematically interprets consumer trends, category evolution and channel transformation logic.
Local Heroes: Sakhrani Distillery puts Okinawa on the world whisky map
Bringing the forests of Yanbaru, Okinawa, to the forefront, the emerging whisky brand unites Founder Sabrina Sakhrani’s global vision with Master Distiller Ayako Ikehara’s generational craftsmanship.
Towards an ‘experience-first paradigm’ – HTDF premieres Hainan’s first smart glasses concept store
“At HTDF, we are reshaping what a duty-free destination can be,” says a company spokesperson. “The launch of this smart glasses concept store reflects our commitment to placing innovation at the heart of the customer experience.”
Cellcosmet and CDFG bring Swiss-inspired skincare journey to cdf Sanya with immersive pop-up
Featuring its latest Soothing & Hydrating Mask, the campaign brings together product discovery, sensory experiences and luxury hospitality in Haitang Bay.
