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Dubai Duty Free Installs Red Telephone So Travellers Can Record Voice Messages Home
A bright red telephone at Dubai International Airport invites passengers to pick up the receiver and record a voice message for loved ones, sharing memories of their trip. The installation is the latest Dubai Duty Free effort to turn an airport stop into a participatory experience.
Avolta takes two 11-year F&B contracts at Brasília Airport, opening first hybrid retail-dining concept in Brazil
Avolta has secured two 11-year food and beverage contracts at Brasília International Airport, extending its long-running retail presence there into dining and launching its first hybrid retail and F&B concept in Brazil.
Harmeet Grover joins Redesign Group India as Head of Strategy and Development for Travel Retail and F&B
Travel retail and aviation veteran Harmeet Grover has joined Redesign Group's India network as Head of Strategy and Development – Travel Retail and F&B India, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience to the consultancy.
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.
Chloé and Lagardère Debut Bouquiniste Fragrance Pop-Up at Geneva Airport
Coty and Lagardère Travel Retail have launched the Chloé Bouquiniste pop-up at Geneva Airport, marking the concept's first European travel retail appearance and putting the spotlight on Chloé's premium and ultra-premium fragrance lines.
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.
DPT Antwerp scales travel retail to 118 doors as CEO stresses craft consistency
Antwerp-based jewellery house DPT Antwerp has grown its travel retail footprint by 38% year-on-year to 118 points of sale, with co-founder and CEO Edward Verté saying expansion must go hand in hand with craftsmanship and consistency.
Cartwright & Butler unveils premium-focused brand refresh for travel retail
British fine food brand Cartwright & Butler has launched a refreshed visual identity and a sharper focus on premium gifting, snacking and confectionery, building on two years of growth in global travel retail.
Paradies Lagardère opens five locally inspired retail concepts at Portland International Airport
The travel retailer has partnered with Port of Portland to launch five new stores at PDX, spotlighting Oregon brands, independent makers and community institutions.
Beluga Vodka and Heinemann launch Art Deco pop-up at Hamburg Airport
Beluga Vodka has teamed with travel retailer Heinemann on a summer activation at Hamburg Airport, featuring guided tastings and a branded passport cover gift. The Art Deco-inspired pop-up runs through 31 August.
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.
Sol de Janeiro Brings ‘Make Life Cheirosa’ Pop-Up to Antalya Airport
L’Occitane Travel Retail and ATÜ Duty Free have launched a major Sol de Janeiro activation at Antalya Airport Terminal 2, featuring an immersive wellness lounge and digital experiences through April.
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.
Kurate International expands Belle & Beau travel retail offer with new jewellery and watches
Kurate International has enlarged Belle & Beau's travel retail assortment with fresh jewellery and watch launches, supported by a brand refresh and a gift-with-purchase extension.
Vienna Airport Group posts H1 profit rise but flags competitiveness threat
Vienna Airport Group reported a 7% improvement in first-half net profit to €123.2 million, helped by cost controls and strong traffic at Malta and Kosice airports. Joint CEO and CFO Günther Ofner warned that Austria is losing ground as an aviation location.
Qatar Duty Free and Nestlé Bring Exclusive KitKat Japan Pop-Up to Doha Airport
Qatar Duty Free and Nestlé International Travel Retail have launched a limited-time KitKat 'Taste of Japan' activation at Hamad International Airport, featuring regional flavours and a Gachapon capsule-toy twist.
Cartier and CDFG open relocated Shenzhen Bao'an airport boutique
Cartier has opened a relocated boutique at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in partnership with China Duty Free Group, reinforcing its presence at the fast-growing Chinese aviation hub.
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.
Passenger Traffic Growth Outpaces Copenhagen Airports' 6% Rise in H1 Commercial Income
Copenhagen Airports' first-half commercial income rose 6% to DKK1.05 billion (US$164 million) as passenger traffic climbed 9% to a record 16.1 million. Concession revenue at the Danish gateway reached DKK471 million (US$73.6 million).
Asia travel retail rebound powers Estée Lauder’s return to growth
Source signal: Reigniting growth: Asia travel retail recovery buoys The Estée Lauder Companies’ full-year results
LVMH Offloads Zayed International Airport Duty-Free Operations to Falic Group
LVMH has agreed to sell its DFS duty-free business at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to Miami-based Falic Group, parent of Duty Free Americas. The deal, expected to close in Q3, expands Falic’s Middle East presence.
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.
CocoCart Expands Premium Dining Portfolio Across Mumbai Airports
CocoCart is boosting its premium F&B offering across Mumbai airports, with Venchi and Neuhaus now open and Bateel, Le Pain Quotidien and Vapiano set to introduce new dining formats in the coming months.
Liht Organics targets travellers with exclusive beauty duos and serum launch
Singapore-based Liht Organics has expanded its travel retail lineup with two exclusive product duos and a new lash and brow serum, all formulated with high percentages of certified organic ingredients.
Rémy Cointreau and Avolta launch immersive Metaxa 12 Stars campaign across Greek airports
Source signal: Rémy Cointreau and Avolta put Metaxa 12 Stars in the spotlight with immersive Greek airport campaign
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.
Frankfurt T3 Helps Fraport Retail Recover in Q2 Despite Traffic Dip
Fraport's retail revenues per passenger reached €3.24 in the first half, close to last year's level, as a stronger Q2 driven by the new Terminal 3 offset a weak Q1.
Macallan and EVERRICH toast Harmony Collection finale with airport debut
The Macallan and EVERRICH Duty Free have unveiled the sixth and final expression in The Harmony Collection with a world-first travel retail launch at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport.
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.
Lancôme and Unifree bring Riviera summer to Istanbul Airport with immersive beauty pop-up
L’Oréal Travel Retail and Unifree Duty Free have launched a vibrant Les Ô de Lancôme summer pop-up at Istanbul Airport, blending fragrance discovery, make-up services and gamified experiences.
DFS Launches 12th First Class Beauty Campaign Across Hong Kong and Macau
DFS Group Hong Kong and Macau has kicked off the 12th edition of its First Class Beauty campaign, featuring more than 30 beauty and skincare brands across its travel retail locations.
Airport Pharmacy unveils flagship Health & Beauty store at Melbourne Airport
Airport Pharmacy has opened its largest Health & Beauty store to date, a 160sq m flagship at Melbourne Airport Terminal 3 featuring luxury fragrance brands and a full travel health range.
MSC Cruises Reveals Luxury Retail Line-Up for New Flagship MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has unveiled the onboard retail offer for its upcoming flagship MSC World Asia, featuring luxury boutiques and exclusive shopping experiences when it debuts in the Mediterranean this December.
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.
Senegalese pride drives Lagardère Travel Retail’s African success
Lagardère Travel Retail’s West, Central & East Africa division, based in Dakar, is led by a young, diverse team that champions local talent and innovation at Blaise Diagne International Airport.
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.
Travel Retail Consortium to Walk 100km for Macmillan Cancer Support on Halloween
The UK Travel Retail Consortium will undertake a collective 100km Halloween Walk on 31 October to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support as part of the #KickCancerThon campaign.
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.
Aesop Women's Library Makes Travel Retail Debut with CDFG in Hainan
L'Oréal-owned beauty brand Aesop has launched its Women's Library initiative in travel retail for the first time, partnering with China Duty Free Group at the cdf Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex in Hainan. Throughout July, shelves are stocked with books by female authors instead of products.
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.
Chanel opens standalone beauty boutique at Toronto Pearson in partnership with Avolta
Source signal: Chanel partners with Avolta to elevate the shopping experience at Toronto Pearson Airport
Shinsegae Duty Free Opens Health Supplement Pop-Up in Myeong-dong
Shinsegae Duty Free has launched a pop-up store dedicated to health supplements at its flagship Myeong-dong location in Seoul, featuring brands such as NutriOne Life and Foodology.
PMI GTR and Frankfurt Airport Retail Launch IQOS and VEEV Pop-Ups
Philip Morris International Global Travel Retail and Frankfurt Airport Retail have opened new pop-up installations at Frankfurt Airport to showcase IQOS and VEEV products.
Clarins Launches Beauty Concierge at Changi Airport with Singapore-Inspired Pop-Up
Clarins has debuted its Beauty Concierge concept globally at Changi Airport, featuring a Singapore-themed pop-up with personalized skincare services and exclusive travel retail offerings.
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.
Lark Distilling Co. Debuts in Asia Travel Retail with Lotte Duty Free at Changi Airport
Tasmanian whisky house Lark Distilling Co. launches at Singapore Changi Airport via a partnership with Lotte Duty Free, marking its first Asia travel retail presence.
Jägermeister launches immersive dual-store concept at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
Mast-Jägermeister has opened its first fully immersive airport concept in Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3, featuring two complementary spaces designed to blend storytelling, retail and digital engagement over a year-long activation.
Carnival UK executive urges brands to capitalise on cruise retail's unique guest access
Cruise retail offers brands extended time to build relationships with guests, a luxury rarely found in other travel retail channels, according to Carnival UK Associate Vice President for Onboard Revenue Susan Reid.
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.
Antalya Airport Selected to Host FAB 2027 Conference
The 2027 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Conference and Awards will take place at Antalya Airport in Turkey on 3-4 June, as announced at the close of this year’s event in Bangalore.
ARI spreads joy across global network with June 'Joy On Your Way' campaigns
Travel retailer ARI celebrated its 'Joy On Your Way' brand platform throughout June with a series of campaigns highlighting local culture, sustainability and premium brand launches across its global operations.
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.
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.
Lagardère Travel Retail launches Absolut x Tabasco pop-ups across European airports
Source signal: Images of the Day: Lagardère turns up the heat with Absolut x Tabasco airport campaign
Cartwright & Butler Launches Channel-Exclusive St Andrew's Flag Tin in Scottish Airports
British fine-food brand Cartwright & Butler has unveiled a travel retail-exclusive St Andrew’s Flag Tin, available from July at World Duty Free stores across Scotland.
Perth Airport Unveils Revitalised Terminal 1 International Retail and Dining Precinct
Perth Airport has opened 14 new and refreshed outlets in its Terminal 1 International precinct, featuring Western Australian brands and global retail partners.
Zhuhai Duty Free wins arrivals concession at Guangzhou Nansha Port
Zhuhai Duty Free Group has secured the contract to operate the inbound duty-free shop at Guangzhou Nansha Passenger Port, complementing its existing departures concession and expanding its footprint in the Greater Bay Area.
Kavalan Unveils Limited-Edition Solist Madeira Cask for Travel Retail
Kavalan Distillery has launched a one-litre limited edition of its Solist Madeira Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky for global travel retail, rolling out across key Asian markets including South Korea, Singapore and Japan.
Marcolin and Heinemann Launch Travel Retail-Exclusive GUESS Eyewear Sunglasses
A new crystal blush colourway of a best-selling GUESS Eyewear summer style is now available exclusively at Gebr. Heinemann airport stores, complete with a collectable branded cloth.
Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Mediterranean Essences Expands Travel Retail Campaign with Bouquiniste Pop-Ups
Coty Travel Retail is rolling out immersive bouquiniste-inspired pop-ups for the Chloé fragrance collection across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas, building on the March launch.
JCDecaux Launches Flightpath Advertising Solution at London Event
JCDecaux introduced Flightpath, a new advertising campaign designed around the full passenger journey, during a London briefing that also celebrated an eight-year concession extension at Heathrow Airport.
House of Suntory Opens Pop-Up and Permanent Space at Paris CDG Airport
The House of Suntory, in partnership with Extime Duty Free, has launched a pop-up store in Terminal 1 and a permanent brand space in Terminal 2 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, offering immersive whisky tastings and experiences.
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.