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L’OCCITANE Group appoints Mark Edington General Manager, Travel Retail EMEA & Americas
Edington brings more than 25 years’ senior leadership experience to his new role having held senior roles at Dior, Burberry and most recently Aesop.
‘Centaur Paving the Way’ — Rémy Martin marks Lunar New Year with Xue Song collection
Rémy Martin ushers in the Year of the Horse with an artist-led Lunar New Year collection and pop-up campaign which sees Chinese artist Xue Song reinterpret the maison’s Centaur emblem through a festive and contemporary lens.
Still G.I.N. brings star power to The Trinity Forum 2026 partner line‑up
“We’re very much looking forward to being part of such a dynamic and influential event,” says Still G.I.N. Chief Revenue Officer Rocco Milano.
Bacardi and Dubai Duty Free elevate travel with immersive Ascend by Grey Goose Altius pop-up
Described as the first of its kind for the French ultra-premium vodka, the expression is being highlighted through a virtual-reality experience running throughout January.
Avolta reaffirms support as Diamond Partner for The Trinity Forum
“The Trinity Forum matters because it brings together airports, brands and retailers in a genuinely collaborative setting, focused on shared challenges and long-term value creation,” says Avolta President and CEO EMEA Luis Marin.
Mondelez WTR and Qatar Duty Free stage airport-wide stunt day for Toblerone Pink Crush
The event highlighted how an exclusive product launch can move beyond the shelf and come to life at every stage of the airport journey by combining Mondelez WTR’s Destination: Value and QDF’s Experiencentricity approaches.
High-profile industry leaders strengthen The Trinity Forum 2026 speaker line-up
The latest additions to the speaker line-up are iGA Istanbul Airport Head of Non-Aviation Commerce Halil İbrahim Anasoy; Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad Senior General Manager Commercial Services Hani Ezra Hussin; Avolta CEO, Southern Europe Isabel Zarza; Vienna Airport Senior Vice President Center Management Philipp Ahrens; Al Waha Duty Free COO Ian Foster; Al Waha Duty Free Chief People Officer Sara Trabulsi; and Kreol Group Executive Director Kreol Arakulath.
Dubai Duty Free adds to heavyweight support for The Trinity Forum in Doha
Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi says, “We believe in fostering greater collaboration between the operator, airport and industry partners and events like The Trinity Forum provide an invaluable platform to connect, share insights and drive innovation.”
L’Oréal Travel Retail joins line-up of powerhouse partners for The Trinity Forum 2026
L’Oréal Travel Retail President Eva Yu says her focus at the event will be on “championing innovation and reimagining the travel retail experience as a seamless and inspiring journey for consumers worldwide”.
Airport Hospitality World: Korean Air reveals renovated Prestige Lounge at Incheon Airport; Second Kyra facility opens at Hong Kong International
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
This week on social media: Travel retailers highlight local attractions and events to boost engagement
This week, we’ve rounded up social media posts from travel retailers worldwide showcasing tourism attractions, local products, events and experiences designed to engage travellers.
Lindt, Benoy and Dayholi lend partnership support for The Trinity Forum in Doha
The Swiss chocolatier, architecture and commercial strategy practice, and virtual-reality companies have been confirmed as Exhibition Partners for the highly anticipated Doha event.
