Asia Pacific
Kashkha weaves destination storytelling into new collections
Kashkha is putting sense of place at the heart of Silk Stories and Woven Arts, two new collections that transform destination and cultural storytelling into wearable souvenirs.
Pernod Ricard GTR and Martell toast Mid-Autumn Festival with ‘Golden Moon’ campaign
The campaign illustrates how Pernod Ricard GTR is using key cultural moments to strengthen engagement and drive premium, locally relevant gifting opportunities.
Plaza Premium Group makes Thailand debut with two lounge openings at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
The new Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge hospitality facilities mark a significant step in the company’s Southeast Asia expansion and introduce two differentiated lounge propositions for international departing and transit passengers.
Singapore Girl debuts destination-led travel beauty built around 30 different climate conditions
The Singapore-born brand combines six temperature ranges and five humidity levels to identify 30 climate conditions, using destination and trip duration to shape relevant beauty routines.
Shinsegae Duty Free marries K-beauty and Korean culture to celebrate upcoming Chuseok holiday season
The travel retailer is tapping into the Chuseok travel surge with a Beauty of Joseon pop-up at its Myeong-dong flagship, combining retail engagement with a gamified celebration of Korean heritage.
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.
