In response to growing passenger demand for air travel, Emirates will double its flights between Algiers and Dubai from two to four weekly, starting 1 May 2022. The service currently between Algiers and Dubai will no longer be linked with Tunis, offering more flexibility and convenience to travel to Dubai and onwards to Emirates’ extensive […]
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British fragrance house Molton Brown has launched refill pouches for its hand, bath and body collections in travel retail. The launch furthers Molton Brown’s self-stated mission to battle disposable beauty. According to the brand owner, the refill pouches have performed well in domestic markets and in ecommerce channels. The launch was timed to coincide with […]
Irish whiskey brand Molly Malone has launched Molly Malone Small Batch. According to the Molly Malone Whiskey Company, travel retail is a key channel for promoting and selling the Small Batch 70cl. The brand has secured its first listing – with Aer Rianta International (ARI) at Dublin Airport – and has appointed Gerry Maxwell of […]
Natural, vegan and eco-friendly cosmetics brand Teaology has partnered with BERetail to open a new space at Dresden Airport. Further listings at other German airports are in the pipeline, said the brand owner. The brand uses Tea Infusion Skincare technology based on the nutrients included in a cup of tea. Five organic tea infusions feature […]
USA. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has issued a Request for Proposal for a series of new concessions, which include bars, coffee shops, travel essential outlets and automated retail vending. A new bar and coffee concession (including a full sit-down menu) comes to market in a location close to Gate A8 in 3,932sq ft of […]
Ryanair, has announced the lucky winner of its annual ‘Win A Million’ event who walked away with a €100,000 cash prize. Laura Mereacre, who moved to Liverpool over five years ago from Portugal, visited Ryanair’s HQ in Dublin with her husband and two children to play for a €1m, having bought a winning €2 Ryanair […]
Virgin Atlantic has today launched a new brand and advertising campaign – the first in more than two years since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The campaign has been created with newly appointed advertising agency Lucky Generals and introduces the end line “See the world differently”. The line draws on the airline’s heritage of challenging the […]
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has released its latest stay-over results, revealing March 2022 as the highest arrivals month since the restart of the industry from the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to achieving top five performance status in the Caribbean*. Stay-over visitors for March 2022 were recorded at 32,110, (up 21% on the forecasted […]
CHINA. The Estée Lauder Companies-owned fragrance house Jo Malone London has partnered with China Duty Free Group to launch the ‘JoBots’ activation at the Haikou Mova Mall. The JoBots animation runs throughout April. The JoBots were assembled from Jo Malone London’s signature cream and black packaging. The dedicated ‘robotic’ servers highlight the gifting appeal of […]
With the island strategically located, providing direct connections to major gateways, this makes the destination even more appealing to tourism investors and stakeholders in the airline industry. Emirates Airlines is a premium airline from the Middle East region, and Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has initiated discussions with top representatives of the airline during his visits […]
AUSTRALIA. Gold Coast Airport is to be the Host Airport for the inaugural AAA Retail & Commercial Forum to be held at the QT Hotel on the Gold Coast on 20-21 July. The event is organised by The Australian Airports Association, The Moodie Davitt Report and The Mercurius Group. As Host Airport, Gold Coast Airport, […]
CHINA. L’Oréal Travel Retail has unveiled a vibrant outdoor Valentino Beauty pop-up at the Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex (HTDF) in Sanya, Hainan. Decked in the brand’s signature red tones, the limited-time concept showcases Valentino Beauty’s collection. It invites shoppers to ‘Create your beauty dreams’, a reflection of the Italian fashion house’s ethereal aesthetic. […]
The Lovely Distribution Company – a specialist fragrance distributor with a focus on celebrity franchises – has secured a first listing with Virgin Atlantic through a new partnership with global inflight concessionaire 3Sixty Duty Free. The listing for the Lovely Lights by Sarah Jessica Parker fragrance is exclusive to Virgin Atlantic for airline travel retail […]
In celebration of the Holy Month, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has teamed up with Emirati Chef Khaled Alsaadi to offer a specially curated inflight menu for the month of Ramadan. The Abu Dhabi-based Chef has put his signature twist on authentic Emirati recipes, fusing contemporary cooking techniques and local ingredients to […]
INTERNATIONAL. New research by Airport Dimensions underlines how airports need to evolve to meet changing passenger expectations. In a new White Paper titled ‘Understanding Tomorrow’s Traveler’, the company said that a dramatically reshaped passenger demographic means “the old rules no longer apply” when it comes to airport passenger satisfaction. Airport Dimensions’ research shows that Millennial […]
Walsh Whiskey – part of the Amber Beverage Group – has released the 2022 vintage Writers’ Tears Cask Strength, a super-premium expression. This year’s vintage is limited to 7,920 bottles, with 2,100 bottles destined for the USA. It is available in selected markets, including travel retail, with a recommended retail price of US$150. The 12th […]
Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd has today announced that Mark Brooker joined the airport’s Board as a Non-Executive Director in April. Mr Brooker brings a wealth of digital, financial and transport expertise to the Board as the airport gears up for growth, post-pandemic. Mr Brooker has a wide breadth of experience across high-profile, operational and strategic […]
Brazil is easing Covid travel restrictions on the back of a drop in infection rates. The Latin American nation has lifted quarantine requirements for unvaccinated visitors, although they are still required to show a negative Covid result. Traveller health statements used to track Covid cases will no longer be required, effective immediately, while testing for […]
Qatar Airways has created freshly curated menus for its North American flights, taking inspiration from the 13 gateway cities it serves in the U.S. and Canada and using local ingredients to enhance passengers’ gastronomic experience onboard. Mary-Jane Bonnaud, the first female head chef for Qatar Airways and the first female chef to design an in-flight […]
The Jamaica Tourist Board has reported a significant increase in UK visitors returning to the Caribbean island with more than 15,000 arrivals in January, 18,000 arrivals in December and 16,000 arrivals in November. The latest arrival data indicates the paradise island, winner of “Caribbean’s Leading Destination” at World Travel Awards, is almost on course to […]
Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, and Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, signed an agreement to launch the “Miles on the Go” product at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad Guest members can now instantly earn and spend Etihad Guest Miles when shopping at participating merchants located […]
The Lovely Distribution Company has secured a first listing with Virgin Atlantic through a new partnership with leading global inflight concessionaire 3Sixty Duty Free. The listing, effective April 6 2022, is for the new Sarah Jessica Parker fragrance LOVELY LIGHTS and is exclusive to the airline for global travel retail. The listing coincides with the […]
Etihad Airways has unveiled its new Airbus A350-1000, registration A6-XWB, on a special inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris. The aircraft is the first A350 to be operated by a UAE airline, and the first of five A350s set to join the fleet over the coming months. The first flight departed Abu Dhabi […]
Diageo has announced the acquisition of 21Seeds, a super-premium flavoured tequila infused with the juice of real fruits. The brand is available in three varieties: Valencia Orange, Grapefruit Hibiscus and Cucumber Jalapeño. 21Seeds was founded in 2019 by three female entrepreneurs – Kat Hantas, Nicole Emanuel and Sarika Singh – whose vision was to create […]
Expo 2020 has waved farewell after a six-month run with a closing ceremony in Dubai. The event was hosted in the breath-taking Al Wasl Plaza, offering a moment of pride for the United Arab Emirates and a spectacular visual feast for viewers from around the world. The showcase was designed to be a celebration of […]
