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Shinsegae Duty Free moves into the black as experience over price strategy pays off
“By successfully shifting our focus from ‘price-driven competition’ to an ‘experience-oriented’ duty-free model, Shinsegae Duty Free has achieved significant improvements in its business fundamentals and profitability,” a company spokesperson comments.
The Shilla maintains upward momentum with US$25.7 million Q2 operating profit
This was the second successive positive three-month performance for the business following six successive negative quarters.
CNSC brings Nanjing’s cultural story to travel retail through Deji Art Museum collaboration
The travel retailer has partnered with Deji Art Museum to introduce two cultural IP collections at its Nanjing Lukou International Airport store, bringing locally inspired art and design to departing travellers.
Haikou Meilan International Airport transforms from transit hub to experiential space with summer campaign
Sino-Singapore (Hainan) Airport Commercial Management Co is harnessing a ‘first-store economy’ and ‘aviation + tourism’ strategy for a dynamic summer campaign at Haikou Meilan International Airport.
Elizabeth Arden serves up ‘Active Beauty’ campaign in Asia travel retail
The campaign taps into the beauty brand’s heritage of holistic beauty, combining wellness, movement and skincare to create more engaging consumer experiences across the region.
Duty-free sales to Korean nationals slump in June
June was a soft month for Korean spending in the world’s biggest duty-free market with downtown and airport sales off by -20.1% and -22.2% year-on-year, respectively. UPDATED with tables and graphs.
The Macallan and EVERRICH Duty Free toast Harmony Collection finale with world-first launch
The partners are closing the chapter on The Harmony Collection with an exclusive release, immersive activation and tasting ritual centred on the Inspired by Toasted Coconut.
CDFG joins forces with airport and telecom partners to drive Shanghai visitor spending
The integrated programme offers an array of incentives from arrival through departure as part of a city-wide visitor engagement campaign.
Kyra and Mastercard elevate lounge experience with Asia Pacific debut of Taste by Priceless at Hong Kong Airport
The opening introduces Mastercard’s Taste by Priceless dining club to Asia Pacific, bringing chef-led dining and curated experiences to eligible cardholders at Kyra’s Hong Kong International Airport lounge.
Images of the Day: HKIA spotlights Hong Kong and Shanghai’s cultural heritage through arts and storytelling
Today’s images, shared by Airport Authority Hong Kong, celebrate the launch of the Hong Kong International Airport Arts and Culture Festival 2026, an immersive exhibition bringing the creative spirit of Hong Kong and Shanghai to travellers.
China traffic booms as Brisbane Airport smashes passenger records
“What makes this result particularly pleasing is that international passenger numbers grew despite global uncertainty and disruption in the Middle East during the second half of the financial year,” said Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff De Graaff.
China Duty Free Group’s DFS marks 12 years of ‘First Class Beauty’ in Hong Kong & Macau
The ‘Run the Show, Define Your Glow’ campaign puts customers at the centre of the action through sensorial beauty experiences, exclusive brand activations and special services from leading beauty houses.
