Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail lends partnership support to The Trinity Forum in Doha
The French drinks powerhouse has been a strong supporter of the world’s leading airport commercial revenues event over many years.
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“A moment of French-style tranquillity” – Air France reveals debut lounge at Chicago O’Hare
Located in Terminal 5 and operated with Global Lounge Network, the 470sq m facility seats 105 guests and features décor reflecting the carrier’s identity.
Groupe ADP retail revenue rise outpaces passenger traffic but average spend growth slows
The strong growth in Extime Paris spend per passenger since 2023 has slowed in 2025 to date due to unfavourable comparisons with the 2024 Olympic Games year plus the impact of continuing upgrades at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
TAV Airports grows commercial income but average spend diluted by airport ramp-ups
Spend per passenger in duty free fell -18% to €7.80 in the period, with a dilutive impact from recent openings in Almaty and Antalya, both still in ramp-up phases, said TAV Airports.
This Week on Social Media: Entertainment and star power shine across travel retail
This Week on Social Media is our new regular column where we spotlight how airports, retailers and brands are connecting with travellers through creative and engaging campaigns on social media.
Harding+ calls on partners to “be fearless and positively disruptive” in drive for cruise retail growth
Harding+ CEO Chris Matthews said, “This is the moment to be brave, to think less about shelves and more about stages that will create experiences for guests to remember long after they leave the ship.”
Kering Q3 revenues down -10%, marking sequential improvement as CEO de Meo’s turnaround quickens
Is new CEO Luca de Meo’s revitalisation strategy, dramatically encapsulated by the €4 billion divestment of Kering Beauté to L’Oréal already paying off? “We are working relentlessly on our turnaround, as shown by our recent decisions,” he says, while adding much more remains to be done.
Yilin Watch: The Xiaohongshu Report – How Paris Aéroport, Galeries Lafayette and La Vallée Village approached Golden Week
Why Xiaohongshu? Because it’s where the journey of the Chinese outbound traveller begins. In our popular new column, Yilin Wang studies how three Parisian companies — Paris Aéroport, Galeries Lafayette and La Vallée Village— adapted their Xiaohongshu strategies during China’s recent Golden Week.
Interview: William Grant & Sons CEO Søren Hagh talks travel retail experiences and creating ‘the next wave’ in single malt whisky
“We really believe that single malts are in for a renaissance and we want to be the lighthouse of that movement with our brands,” William Grant & Sons CEO Søren Hagh tells The Moodie Davitt Report in a wide-ranging interview.
Images of the Day: T3 Food Hall opens as part of modernisation efforts at Manila International
Located at the Mezzanine level, the 6,000sq m revamped dining space highlights a wide selection of homegrown and global brands.
Jewel Changi Airport and Mastercard renew partnership to boost visitor spend
The renewal builds on three years of joint initiatives that have driven local and tourist spending, while enhancing the overall visitor experience through exclusive Mastercard privileges.
Paradies Lagardère bolsters Canadian market strategy with Jenny St Peter as Country Director
In her new role, St Peter will guide the company’s more than 95 stores across 12 Canadian airports, driving operational performance and partnership growth.
