Images of the Day: ARI’s June ‘joylights’ celebrate retail creativity, culture and connection

Our regular feature, brought to you in association with Duty Free Global from Ireland, celebrates memorable scenes, moments, launches and campaigns related to the global aviation and travel retail sphere.

INTERNATIONAL. Today’s images, courtesy of leading travel retailer ARI, offer a snapshot of a month filled with celebration, creativity and memorable passenger experiences across its global network, as the company continued to bring its ‘Joy On Your Way’ brand expression to life through multifaceted campaigns.

Introduced in 2023 as part of ARI’s strategic brand transformation, Joy On Your Way was created to unite the business around a simple but powerful belief: that meaningful human connection has the power to transform the travel retail experience.

Since then, it has become embedded across ARI’s global operations, shaping culture, relationships and approach to creating unforgettable experiences.

Throughout June, ARI’s global teams combined premium brand launches with celebrations of local culture and sustainability, creating memorable moments for travellers.

ARI also held a campaign throughout the month to mark the National Day of Joy (24 June), celebrating three years of its ‘Joy On Your Way’ brand platform.

Below are some of the June ‘joylights’ from around the world.

In celebration of Portugal’s National Day (10 June), Portugal Duty Free invited Chef Fábio Bernardino to showcase traditional Portuguese cuisine, creating a meaningful destination-inspired experience for travellers in Lisbon Airport terminals 1 and 2 
A striking blue activation drew travellers’ attention in TRSS Abu Dhabi at Zayed International Airport as the retailer partnered with Versace to unveil Crystal Emerald in what it described as ‘a world of luxury’ 
Aer Rianta International North America’s ‘Love Canada’ activation at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport put the spotlight on ten Canadian brands, celebrating local products and craftsmanship while engaging travellers passing through its stores 

Celebrating local craftsmanship, Montenegro Duty Free at Tivat Airport and Cyprus Airports Duty Free at Larnaca International Airport introduced new gift bags featuring locally made products, creating memorable keepsakes and a stronger sense of place 
In support of World Oceans Day, Dublin & Cork Ariport Duty Free brought environmental awareness to the fore through engaging in-store displays and a Seabody pop-up, encouraging meaningful passenger engagement 
ARI’s Muscat Duty Free (Oman Sales & Services LLC) partnered with Ajmal Perfumes to bring an immersive fragrance experience to Muscat International Airport, inviting travellers to explore oriental scents in an immersive activation space 
Bahrain Duty Free launched its Summer Sunglasses Campaign at Bahrain International Airport in celebration of International Sunglasses Day, highlighting the value and extensive product choice available through duty-free shopping 

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