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Queen Alia International Airport opens concessionaire search
Airport International Group is inviting expressions of interest from operators for food & beverage, duty free and convenience concessions at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. The long-term partnership could run through 2039.
Avolta Provisionally Wins Guam Airport Specialty Retail and F&B Concessions
Avolta has been provisionally awarded the specialty retail and food & beverage concessions at A.B. Won Pat International Airport in Guam. Lotte Duty Free will continue running the retail concession until December 20 as final negotiations proceed.
TAV Operation Services unveils Treva platform to manage the full airport journey
TAV Operation Services has introduced Treva, a digital platform that consolidates airport services from duty-free shopping to lounge access, with the goal of streamlining the entire traveller experience.
Gebr. Heinemann and Berlin Brandenburg Airport Extend Partnership with Major Retail Expansion
Gebr. Heinemann has renewed its duty-free and travel value contract with Berlin Brandenburg Airport, planning to expand Terminal 1 retail space to around 3,800 square metres.
Pernod Ricard travel retail sales decline 3% in FY26 on mixed regional performance
Source signal: Mixed bag for Pernod Ricard global travel retail in FY26 as sales ease -3%
CDFG Releases 'From Traffic to Value' Consumer White Paper 2025-2026
China Duty Free Group has published its Consumer White Paper 2025-2026, examining consumer trends, category evolution and channel shifts in the global duty-free and travel retail market. The report aims to foster industry consensus on high-quality development.
Auckland Airport retail income falls 4% as refurbishment and duty-free changes bite
Auckland Airport's retail income declined 4% year on year to NZ$181 million for the fiscal year ended 30 June, despite a higher passenger spend rate, as refurbishment, new concession terms and a category mix shift weighed on results.
Dance and Theatrical Show Stops Travellers at Cancún Airport
Passengers in departures at Cancún International Airport were delighted by an exhilarating dance and theatrical performance last weekend, staged outside the Avolta-run Cancún Duty Free.
Strange Nature Gin Taps SipWell for European Travel Retail Expansion
New Zealand gin brand Strange Nature has appointed UK-based SipWell as its European travel retail distribution partner, marking its entry into the region's duty-free channel. The brand currently sells across 33 airport and cruise locations worldwide.
Avolta Extends Lead in Global Travel Retail Rankings for Third Year
Avolta has retained the top spot in an annual ranking of the world’s largest travel retailers, based on 2025 turnover. The group also leads in food and beverage and the combined retail and F&B table.
Avolta wins seven-year duty-free contract at Kolkata Airport
Avolta will operate six duty-free stores at Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport under a seven-year concession, expanding its Indian footprint beyond Bengaluru.
Western Sydney International Airport Readies for Passenger Launch with Curated Retail
The airport's general manager of retail outlines the ambitious retail and dining offer as the 24-hour gateway prepares for passenger flights starting 25 October.
Foreigner Sales Remain Soft in South Korean Duty Free Despite Rising Shopper Numbers
International customers continue to dominate South Korean downtown duty-free sales, accounting for 85.7% of revenue on just 51.5% of shoppers, but their spending eased month-on-month in May, signaling persistent softness.
Mondelez WTR and Extime Duty Free launch Toblerone activation at Paris airports
Mondelez World Travel Retail and Extime Paris Duty Free have unveiled a multi-location Toblerone campaign at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, featuring a branded shop-in-shop, personalised gifting and limited-edition Swarovski crystal bars.
Lotte Duty Free Marks 100 Days of Incheon Airport Comeback with Promotions and K-pop Star Event
Lotte Duty Free celebrated the 100-day milestone of its renewed Incheon Airport store with a ceremony featuring brand ambassador aespa, exclusive promotions, and shopping benefits aimed at capitalizing on recovering passenger traffic.
Heinemann and Sydney Airport Unveil Major Duty-Free Overhaul; MECCA to Enter International Terminal
Heinemann Oceania and Sydney Airport have embarked on an 18-month transformation of duty-free shopping at Australia's busiest gateway, with Australian beauty retailer MECCA making its first duty-free appearance.
Gebr. Heinemann and Pernod Ricard bring Skrewball whiskey to European travel retail
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail and Gebr. Heinemann have partnered to introduce Skrewball, a peanut butter-flavored American whiskey, to European duty-free stores this month. The launch spans seven airports across Europe.
Reese's Launches 'Take Home the Cup' Travel Retail Campaign for FIFA World Cup
The Hershey Company has rolled out a new travel retail campaign for Reese's, themed around football and timed with the FIFA World Cup. The initiative includes exclusive packaging, airport pop-ups, and interactive experiences across major international airports.
Shenzhen Duty Free Group Wins Duty-Free Concession at Zhongshan Port
Shenzhen Duty Free Group has secured the arrivals duty-free concession at Zhongshan Port in South China, serving ferry passengers between Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland.
CNSC wins arrivals duty-free concession at Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport
Sinopharm-owned China National Service Corporation (CNSC) has secured the arrivals duty-free contract at Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport, giving it control of both departures and arrivals duty-free stores at the Fujian province gateway.
CNSC Secures Eight-Year Arrivals Duty-Free Concession at Guiyang International Airport
Sinopharm-owned China National Service Corporation has won an eight-year arrivals duty-free concession at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, marking its first such store at the airport and a key expansion into Southwest China.
Ospree Duty Free Partners with VFS Global to Offer Discounts to UK Visa Applicants in India
Source signal: Ospree Duty Free and VFS Global join forces to link visa services with airport retail rewards
CNSC to open arrivals duty-free store at Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport T2
Sinopharm-owned China National Service Corporation (CNSC) has won a concession for a 197 sq m arrivals duty-free store at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport Terminal 2, expanding its presence in the city to three duty-free outlets.
Gulf Airport Duty-Free Beauty Sales Plunge 30-35% Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
Beauty sales at Gulf Cooperation Council airports have fallen 30-35% in the first five months of 2026 versus the same period in 2025, as geopolitical tensions disrupt travel and tourism in the region.