CHINA. Sinopharm Group’s travel retail arm China National Service Corporation (CNSC), 49% owned by China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp, has secured the exclusive operating rights for arrivals and departures duty-free stores at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
The two nine-year contracts build on CNSC’s existing downtown presence in Chongqing, marking the beginning of a new era of ‘one city, three shops’ in the city, the company said. The agreements present a milestone in CNSC’s nationwide network expansion, CNSC added.
CNSCS will manage a 2,522sq m retail footprint – 572sq m in arrivals and 1,950sq m in departures.
The agreement introduces a comprehensive operational model where a single retailer manages both airport and downtown duty-free shops in the city. This closed-loop system is set to foster the development of Chongqing’s duty-free industry, laying a solid foundation for its high-quality growth, CNSC added.
The retailer said it is “dedicated to creating an international and unique duty-free shopping experience”.
CNSC was recognised by Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport for the performance of its arrivals duty-free shop as well as the integrated nature of its ‘port + downtown’ layout.
CNSC said it plans to further explore the integrated linkage of ‘downtown + port + offshore + online’ retail and continue promoting differentiated and specialised operations in the ‘duty free + health’ sector.
A key gateway in Southwest China, Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport served over 44.79 million passengers pre-pandemic, including 3.13 million international travellers. As global tourism experiences a robust recovery, the airport is enjoying a resurgence in international passenger traffic.
CNSC said it will collaborate closely with Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to enhance its international commercial operations by introducing a range of innovations. Accelerating digital transformation and high-quality development will be a prime focus.
Together, the airport and retailer aim to establish Chongqing as a tourist destination with global influence, accelerating its development into an international consumption hub, according to CNSC. ✈️
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