Europe
Vienna Airport warns of competitiveness challenge despite first-half profits increase
H1 performance shows solid growth in commercial income led by advertising and F&B as Vienna Airport Joint CEO and CFO Günther Ofner warns that Austria is falling behind as an aviation location.
Datekin debuts snacking range across 40 WHSmith travel retail stores in the UK and international markets
The listing introduces WHSmith shoppers to Datekin’s portfolio of minimally processed, date-based snacks, led by its single-ingredient Sukkari Date Snack Packs.
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.
On location: Fraport-TAV on showcasing the spirit of Antalya
Fraport TAV Antalya Terminal Management General Manager Dr Frank Quante talks about the latest phase of development at one of Europe’s fastest-growing airports, and about bringing the spirit of the region into the terminals.
Images of the Day: Celebrating the spirit of Croatia at Split Airport
Today’s images comes from Split Airport, where we encountered a vast and impressive destination offer reflecting the best of the Dalmatian region and Croatia.
Draw Creative shares the design story behind Pret A Manger’s bespoke Heathrow T5 concept
The newly opened Pret A Manger concept in Heathrow T5 reflects the terminal’s architectural language through a bespoke design by Draw Creative, while offering handmade food and organic coffee throughout the day.
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.
Strange Nature makes European travel retail breakthrough with SipWell
The agreement strengthens the brand’s growing international travel retail footprint across North America, Oceania, Asia and the Middle East.
Bristol Airport serves up new F&B line-up as departure lounge transformation takes shape
Bristol Airport is expanding its food & beverage offer with Bill’s, Cosy Club, wagamama and Tap + Brew, as the gateway advances its £400 million terminal transformation.
Harding+ steps up K-beauty offer with trio of first-at-sea launches
Medicube, Biodance and Thank You Farmer join Harding+’s onboard skincare line-up, with products merchandised around a simple skincare journey spanning cleansing, treatment, moisturising and SPF.
L’Oréal Travel Retail brings cinematic flair to Valentino Vendetta pre-launch
L’Oréal Travel Retail is positioning the channel as an important discovery platform for the duo Vendetta fragrances with a pre-launch spanning 200 locations in India and EMEA and centred on a hero pop-up at Paris CDG.
Images of the Day: How ARI celebrated the flavours and spirit of Montenegro on Joy Day
Today’s images show ARI colleagues at Montenegro Duty Free marking Joy Day with initiatives that celebrate the destination’s flavours, traditions and hospitality.
