Asia Pacific
The Jessica’s Secret Index cross-category ratings for June 2025
The monthly Jessica’s Secret Index for June covering wines & spirits, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery is particularly useful as a demand indicator as Chinese overseas travel resumes.
“A once in a lifetime event” – Travel Food Services and SSP take long-term view as they hail stock exchange launch
Travel Food Services Managing Director and CEO Varun Kapur and SSP Group CEO Patrick Coveney speak to The Moodie Davitt Report about the long-term runway of opportunity in India and the expansion of their lounges expertise around the world.
Nars ‘Around the Globe’ celebrates the golden age of travel in Hainan with CDFG
Nars channels the glamour of 1960s jet travel with the omnichannel Around the Globe campaign, blending vintage aesthetics with colourful TREX products, gamification and O2O interactivity.
National Day Golden Week travel surge to boost luxury retail sales among Chinese consumers
Luxury duty-free shopping remains a top priority for Chinese consumers, with nearly 25% of travellers setting aside over CNY50,000 (US$7,000) for a single trip, while almost half expect to spend more than CNY25,000 (US$3,500).
Images of the Day: Momentous day for Travel Food Services as trading begins on National Stock Exchange
Today’s selection comes from the National Stock Exchange of India in Mumbai, where on an historic day food & beverage and lounge services provider Travel Food Services began trading in line with its much-anticipated IPO.
Hyderabad Duty Free rolls out Harley-Davidson giveaway campaign to drive traveller spend
The Ride Home a Harley promotion runs from 8 July to 8 October, with two Harley-Davidson X440 motorcycles to be won.
Opinion: Peter Zehnder on the runaway success of Lindt Dubai Style chocolate in travel retail
Lindt & Sprüngli Head of Global Travel Retail Peter Zehnder reflects on the rise of Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate. He unpacks the story behind the phenomenon and what it signals for the future of confectionery in travel retail.
Airport Authority Hong Kong launches tender for fashion & lifestyle concession at T1
The concession covers a 45.9sq m space located in the Departures East Hall on Level 7.
Strong exhibitor line-up finalised for Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum
A record number of exhibitors will be part of the upcoming Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum in Sydney on 21-23 July.
Malaysia Airports celebrates World Chocolate Day with multi-airport confectionery showcase
Malaysia Airports marked World Chocolate Day (7 July) with a multi-terminal confectionery celebration, spotlighting global brands, travel-exclusive formats and homegrown labels.
TRI-POD Series 5: Up close and personal with Campari‘s Charles Roullet
In this episode, we meet Charles Roullet, Director EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Global Travel Retail for Campari Group.
Airport Hospitality World: No.1 Lounges to open first facility outside UK at Jersey Airport this week
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our newly launched Airport Hospitality World title.
