With summer travel drawing to a close, we’ve rounded up some of the standout posts that captured the season in full swing, from interactive airport moments to retail promotions and experiences designed to turn journeys into lasting memories.
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Malaysia Airports is seeking input on the most suitable model for its duty-free concession though it stresses that the process is a market-sounding exercise rather than a procurement process at this stage.
Our latest selection of images comes from Shannon Airport’s social channels, where the ‘Best Place to Fly From’ series launches today, capturing passenger stories and the Irish gateway’s 40-route network.
Located in the Terminal 1 Departures Hall, the 111.5sq m facility offers 38 pods alongside private bathrooms, locker storage and a coffee station.
For Hobart Airport, the Cavu platform provides real-time insights to improve operations and manage availability more effectively, said the partners.
The French drinks powerhouse experienced contrasting travel retail fortunes through its financial year with positives in China, Europe and the Americas being offset by challenges in South Korea and the Middle East.
Leading travel retailer and distributor Gebr. Heinemann reveals the latest stage in its transition to a new generation of management, with Max Heinemann named as Chairman, Raoul Spanger as Co-Chair and a new CEO, Morgan Boeri.
Kurate International is enhancing the Belle & Beau travel retail proposition through new jewellery and watch launches alongside refreshed packaging and merchandising.
“At HTDF, we are reshaping what a duty-free destination can be,” says a company spokesperson. “The launch of this smart glasses concept store reflects our commitment to placing innovation at the heart of the customer experience.”
“The global duty-free and travel retail market is at a critical inflection point of recovery and quality improvement,” said CDFG as it unveiled the expansive document that systematically interprets consumer trends, category evolution and channel transformation logic.
Bringing the forests of Yanbaru, Okinawa, to the forefront, the emerging whisky brand unites Founder Sabrina Sakhrani’s global vision with Master Distiller Ayako Ikehara’s generational craftsmanship.
Osborne Group is using Spanish gastronomy, hospitality and an evolving wines, spirits and gourmet food portfolio to deliver an authentic Taste of Spain to travellers.












