Europe
‘Minimum Steps, Maximum Results’ – Dawn Hilarczyk outlines Borghese’s cruise ambitions
Setting a new course: Borghese Chief Operating Officer Dawn Hilarczyk says cruise retail offers access to an engaged consumer seeking wellness, discovery and experience.
Heineken Global Duty Free sets out expanded 2026 cruise training programme with US debut
The programme will target 2,500 cruise bar crew this year, with 125 training sessions planned across Europe, the USA and APAC.
Yilin Watch: Super Golden Week is coming. What makes Chinese travellers stop?
High Chinese traffic no longer guarantees high spend, argues our acclaimed Chinese columnist Yilin Wang, who says relevant content and human connections can help turn passenger traffic into trust and purchases.
Diageo Global Travel sets out ‘Destination Growth’ vision for spirits category
Through the framework, Diageo Global Travel aims to work with partners across the travel ecosystem to create stronger reasons to purchase and opportunities to increase average spend.
JD Wetherspoon reveals first Manchester Airport pub as Terminal 2 transformation nears completion
Named Belle Vue, the 300-seat sense of place venue is the final planned new food & beverage outlet in the redeveloped terminal.
Traveller Socks makes debut at Brest Bretagne Airport with automated retail unit
“Brest is very much our pilot location, with the objective of proving the model before progressively expanding into other airports,” says Traveller Socks Co-Founder & President Vincent Tamagno
Attract, Convert, Thrive: Nestlé sets out confectionery growth agenda
NITR is advancing its A.C.T. framework through KitKat Formula 1, KitKat Japan and After Eight innovations to drive engagement, conversion and confectionery growth
London Gatwick Airport issues major food & beverage tender
The opportunities include six bars and restaurants in around 3,800sq m of space across London Gatwick’s North and South terminals and come to market amid an exciting expansion phase for the airport.
WHSmith trading update anticipates revenue rise but profits fall in financial year
In a trading update for the year ended 31 August, WHSmith said group revenue is expected to climb by +5% year-on-year though profits look set to fall sharply.
Wild Tiger brings fresh spice to its comeback with RTD debut and renewed travel retail focus
The Indian rum brand is returning after several years away, backed by a new international structure and a two-variant ready-to-drink offering.
AdVini and Extime celebrate L’Oratoire des Papes’ centenary with Paris Charles de Gaulle pop-up
The pop-up will leverage wine tasting, digital storytelling and personalisation to bring L’Oratoire des Papes’ history and winemaking credentials to life at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Sparkling wine and cider shift into sister duty-free allowance categories in the UK
“These changes simplify the way alcohol allowances are applied for travellers and improves consistency,” said HM Revenue & Customs.
