Waterford Crystal has presented its inaugural jewellery collection in travel retail, partnering with Harding Brothers, Emirates, Shannon Group (including Shannon Airport) and DFDS Seaways, Europe’s leading cruise and ferry operator. The collection includes necklaces, earrings, rings and tennis and stackable bracelets in contemporary and classic designs. All pieces are in sterling silver, carry the brand’s […]
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Jing Daily noted that the historical, classic, luxurious, and romantic perception of Paris is no longer sufficient for attracting millennials. They are looking for meaningful, authentic experiences and brands need to add this dimension to maintain their appeal to Chinese millennials. Despite a drop in tourism following recent terrorist attacks in France, the country was the first […]
NEW ZEALAND. AWPL, the Australian travel retailer, has launched a British & Irish Lions Tour pop-up store at Auckland Airport. The installation, located landside just before the Customs entry point, aims to attract travelling Lions fans arriving for the eagerly anticipated international rugby union tour of New Zealand that began last weekend. Tomorrow evening the […]
USA. The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has selected personal shopper app AtYourGate as its partner to provide an airport-wide passenger delivery service at San Diego International Airport. The airport claims that this is the first such programme at a US airport. In partnership with mobile ordering app Grab, AtYourGate will offer passengers the […]
POLAND. Polish Airports (PPL), the state-owned operator of Warsaw Chopin Airport, has released two tenders for commercial space covering a total of 3,066sq m. The new leasing opportunities are located in the CDE zone of Terminal A. The tender documents note that PPL will offer one area covering 1,164sq m and another of 1,902sq m. The bid deadlines are 16 and 20 […]
London dry gin brand Greenall’s, owned by Quintessential Brands, has launched its first travel retail-exclusive product, Greenall’s Extra Reserve, in UK World Duty Free stores. Greenall’s Extra Reserve, a premium expression based on the original Greenall’s recipe, will be rolled out with other travel retailers throughout the year. A 70cl bottle is priced at £15.49 […]
FRANCE. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport recently collaborated with five local bloggers to highlight its clothing and accessories offer to travellers via a Fashion Week event. Runway ready: Local influencers and bloggers at Fashion Week were kitted out in clothes and accessories from the airport’s many stores The Fashion Week, which took place from 18 to […]
Bacardi Global Travel Retail has launched limited-edition Craigellachie 33yo single malt Scotch whisky exclusively in global travel retail. The single malt (46%abv) is currently available exclusively in World Duty Free stores at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Manchester, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. It will soon be rolled out to other Dufry stores in Europe and […]
SINGAPORE. Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel), the lifestyle destination being developed at Singapore Changi Airport and set to open in 2019, is the subject of a striking new video (above). Developed by Jewel Changi Airport Trustee Pte. Ltd. (JCAT), a joint venture between Changi Airport Group and CapitaLand Mall Asia, Jewel is a mixed-use complex featuring a […]
Pekka Vauramo, chief executive of Finnair, has been nominated by the governing board of the oneworld to serve as chairman for the next two years. He took up the role at oneworld’s mid-year board meeting, held in Cancun, where airline industry leaders from around the world are gathering for the IATA annual meeting. He succeeds […]
The Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific Air saw passenger growth bounce back in April. The news comes as the summer season goes into full swing and on the back of both the traditional Lenten break and the four-day long Labour-Day weekend. Total passenger traffic at the carrier and wholly owned subsidiary Cebgo reached 1.8 million […]
This summer Eurowings passengers can fly cheaply long-haul to Las Vegas. For decades, the fascinating city in the desert state of Nevada has been one of the most important destinations for holidaymakers to the USA. The inaugural flight took off from Cologne/Bonn airport earlier, further strengthening the long-haul offering of Eurowings, currently Europe’s fastest growing […]
The Latvian airline airBaltic has re-launched a direct route linking Riga with the second largest city in Sweden – Gothenburg. The route offers convenient travel options for travellers from Sweden and Baltic States, as well as complements already exiting route from Riga to Stockholm, Arlanda airport. Wolfgang Reuss, senior vice president, network management, airBaltic: “We […]
USA. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and American Airlines announced yesterday that the carrier will invest over US$1.6 billion during the next 15 years to “dramatically improve” terminals 4 and 5. American Airlines’ letter of intent sets the framework for negotiating a new 15-year lease featuring a range of related airport improvements. These projects, expected over […]
Hong Kong Airlines and Bangkok Airways have entered into codeshare partnership, giving travellers enhanced connectivity between Hong Kong and Thailand. Under the agreement, Hong Kong Airlines customers can now travel with Bangkok Airways to Koh Samui directly from Hong Kong or via Bangkok using its domestic flights between Bangkok and Koh Samui. Li Dianchun, chief […]
As of this week, Lufthansa is providing its 20,000 flight attendants with iPad Minis. The new cabin mobile device will be provided to the entire cabin crew over the next few weeks. This is a major and – above all – visible step in the year of digitisation at Lufthansa. In the cockpit, the electronic […]
Changi Airport Group and Singapore Cruise Centre have launched a shuttle bus service between Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and Changi Airport The initiative, a joint effort by CAG and SCC, seeks to improve connectivity for passengers who travel to and from Changi Airport and the Riau Islands of Batam and Bintan in Indonesia. Starting today, […]
Qatar Airways and Monacair have announced a new partnership between one of the world’s leading airlines and the French Riviera’s premium helicopter operator, commencing July 4th. Qatar Airways’ passengers arriving in Nice on board the airline’s newly-launched direct service to Nice will now have the opportunity to seamlessly connect at Nice International Airport onto a […]
Icelandair has begun offering flights from Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik. The new year-round service will operate up to three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. “Icelandair is proud to welcome Belfast on board as our latest UK gateway, working again in partnership with our sister airline Air Iceland Connect who will operate […]
Heineken Global Duty Free is aiming to lead a targeted focus on premiumisation and innovation in the Americas duty free as well as accelerate its distribution in the region. According to Heineken, the trend for Mexican beers is outperforming other segments. The company said that Mexican brands such as Tecate, known for being light and refreshing, […]
Specialist experiential agency Blackjack Promotions has teamed up with Stoli Group’s flagship brand Stoli vodka to target ‘cosmopolitan’ travellers at London Gatwick Airport. The promotion, which took place at the World Duty Free store in Gatwick South Terminal, offered travellers samples of the brand’s signature Stoli Mule serve plus Stoli Elit and Stoli Gold. Blackjack […]
Fentress Architects, based in Denver, Colorado, has announced its 2017 Fentress Global Challenge, an international design competition for young and student architects. As in years past, the theme, consistent with the firm’s expertise in airport design and aviation, is envisioning an airport of the future. Participants are encouraged to re-envision the terminal building in the […]
A fund managed by 3i Group plc (“3i”) took ownership of George Best Belfast City Airport (IATA: BHD) on June 1. 3i is an international investment management company focused on mid-market private equity and infrastructure. The acquisition was first announced in December 2016 as part of a wider transaction for the fund to acquire other […]
MAURITIUS. Mauritius Duty Free Paradise (MDFP) has awarded Gebr Heinemann a three-year exclusive supply contract that embraces liquor, tobacco & confectionery, perfume & cosmetics and associated sub-groups. The contract begins this summer. The contract follows an open tender held in late 2016. The business covers the shops run by MDFP on Mauritius and nearby Rodrigues. […]
USA. Airmall has added a number of dining venues at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall). The new outlets are: The Club BWI, Green Beans Coffee, Pie Five and Tony & Benny’s. Airmall Maryland Vice President Brett Kelly said: “Airmall is continually striving to enhance the travel experience. These great new additions at BWI Marshall will satisfy […]
