International
Diageo posts +2.3% net sales rise in Q3 amid mixed regional performance
Solid performances in Europe, Africa and Latin America helped lift Diageo Q3 net sales +2.3%, offsetting challenges in North America and Greater China.
Henkell Freixenet to spotlight aperitivo and alcohol-free portfolio at TFWA Asia Pacific
With a focus on expansion in this high-growth region, the company views Asia Pacific as a critical market, supported by multiple duty-free listings secured over recent years and sustained momentum.
This week on social media: Culture, craft and community in focus across retailers and airports
From art, entertainment and cultural celebrations to people-driven initiatives, retailers and airports are using social media to spotlight the values and connections that define today’s travel experience. We share a selection of notable highlights from across the sector.
Airport Hospitality World: Star Alliance reveals luxury lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport; Transavia opens facility in Paris Orly T2
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
gategroup takes leading hospitality role in Lufthansa’s Future Onboard Experience launch
The programme places a strong emphasis on high-quality food & beverage, personalised service and upgraded onboard comfort, with gategroup playing a central role in delivering the onboard hospitality and culinary proposition.
Middle East conflict weighs on Coty Q3 performance as recovery plan gathers pace
Coty is sharpening its focus on core brands and markets through the Coty.Curated framework as the group contends with Middle East-related disruption and softer sales trends.
Resilience the name of the game for Avolta in positive Q1
Geographic and channel diversification proves key to the travel retail and food & beverage provider delivering a positive set of first-quarter results.
Guerlain spotlights heritage, refillability and formula innovation across three key beauty launches
The releases, from the Terracotta, Shalimar and KissKiss collections, emphasise heritage storytelling, refillable packaging and updated formulations.
Speciality retail shines as Aena turns in strong Q1 profits growth
Group profit was strong while Q1 retail revenues for Aena (as opposed to sales) rose by a modest +2.1% to €263.1 million.
Kering Eyewear unveils travel retail-exclusive Gucci sunglasses and summer campaign
The collection and supporting eyewear campaign underlines Kering Eyewear’s channel-focused strategy aimed at reinforcing Gucci Eyewear’s presence in travel retail.
“Refined, generous and unmistakably Italian” – Venchi revamps Travel Retail Collection
Venchi will present the new range at Stand 2-T2 during the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition, inviting partners to experience the refreshed travel retail concept firsthand.
Middle East crisis: HMSHost reopenings at DXB; China-India contrast; Dubai Airports’ upbeat message
We feature rolling updates on what ranks as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history.
