AUSTRALIA. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) today released a much-anticipated tender for a duty-free retail partner to operate at Sydney’s new 24-hour global gateway.
WSI CEO Simon Hickey said retailers who completed an extensive registration of interest process have now been invited to tender to become WSl’s duty-free retail partner.
“We are well on the way to delivering a top-tier shopping experience for our future passengers, visitors and staff,” he commented.
“We’re excited to be building an airport in Sydney’s cultural heartland that can be a destination in its own right. We want to collaborate with retailers that champion customer engagement and provide a distinctive experience that reflects the region in which we’ll be operating.
“While construction of the airport has been forging ahead, today’s announcement also shows we are building up momentum in important commercial offerings as we move closer to opening our doors from late 2026,” Hickey added.
WSI General Manager, Retail Glyn Williams is leading the planning and design of what will soon become a premier shopping and dining experience for Western Sydney.
“The tender announced today is a rare opportunity for a duty-free retailer to join a spectacular new shopping destination that will put Western Sydney on the map,” Williams said.
“We are focused on delivering a premium experience, providing access to world-renowned brands whilst incorporating a localised flavour.”
WSI will offer around 7,000sq m of leasable retail space for customers to enjoy. This includes 40+ retail stores, and more than 2,200sq m of duty-free space within the international terminal.
Tenders for other categories including foreign exchange, travel essentials, general retail, food & beverage and vending are among those that will be undertaken in the next 12 months. ✈
Note: As reported, WSI has secured its first international airline partner in the blue-chip form of Singapore Airlines.
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