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Foreigner sales remain soft in South Korean duty free despite flurry of retail activity
International customers accounted for an overwhelmingly dominant 85.7% of total downtown sales on just 51.5% of the shopper mix. While foreigner shopper numbers rose downtown, decreased sales month-on-month underline the sector’s softness.
Airport Hospitality World: Qantas to open new Melbourne business lounge in 2029; Air India plans Maharaja facility for New York JFK T6
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Zhuhai Duty Free Group awarded arrivals duty‑free concession at Qingmao Port
This marks the retailer’s second concession in the Zhuhai-Macau corridor this year, following Hengqin, and complements its existing Qingmao Port departures duty-free store, which opened in July last year.
Images of the Day: Heinemann and partners spotlight cross-channel campaign at Sydney Airport
Today’s images, provided by Heinemann Oceania Senior Partnerships Manager Gina Vokis, capture a collaborative activation at the retailer’s Sydney Airport business.
Shenzhen Duty Free Group captures Weihai Dashuibo Airport arrivals duty-free concession
The 45sq m arrivals store complements the departures duty-free store managed by the same retailer.
Registration opens for APTRA North Asia Forum in Hong Kong
The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association has revealed early details for the event, which will take place Hopewell Hotel in Wan Chai, Hong Kong on 12 November 2026.
Kavalan salutes second straight IWC World Whisky of the Year honour for Peatist Oloroso Sherry Cask
The Taiwanese distiller also placed eight expressions in the IWC’s Top 15 Whiskies of 2026, while Head of Research and Development Zerose Yang was named ‘Master Distiller of the Year’.
Bacha Coffee serves premium iced coffee-to-go concept in Macau summer campaign
The seasonal promotion blends premium coffee experiences with gourmet pairings and spend-and-receive rewards designed to boost shopper engagement.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 25
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our two WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express , which publishes daily.
Championing her voice: Aesop Women’s Library makes travel retail debut with CDFG in Hainan
Through July, in a temporary departure from traditional sales, the shelves of Aesop are cleared of formulation bottles and replenished instead with literature that champions the voices of women.
Shenzhen Duty Free bolsters Xiamen Dongdu International Cruise Center retail offer with arrivals concession
The award complements the retailer’s existing departures operation, creating an integrated retail offering for cruise passengers at one of China’s leading cruise hubs.
Suntory Global Spirits appoints ex-Moët Hennessy executive Vanessa Widmann to key GTR+ role
Throughout her career, Vanessa Widmann has built a stellar reputation for driving growth, leading transformation, building high-performing teams and delivering diverse consumer experiences.
