The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 8.5% in April 2017 compared to the year-earlier period. IATA said while this was down from the 13.4% year-on-year growth recorded in March 2017, it is well above the average annual […]
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Two new Eau de Parfums are set to join the Boss Parfums range: Boss The Scent Intense for men and for women. Both are available this month exclusively at Heinemann travel retail locations in Europe. The fragrances will be on-counter in travel retail outlets throughout Europe and the Americas in July before launching in travel retail […]
Emirates’ inaugural flight from Dubai touched down in Zagreb on June 1. It was greeted with a water cannon salute and traditional Croatian folk dancers. Upon landing at Franjo Tuđman International Airport, its passengers were received by Jacques Feron, CEO of MZLZ, the concessionaire company that manages Franjo Tuđman Airport (IATA: ZAG) and senior airport […]
Virgin Atlantic is increasing the number of flights from Belfast International Airport, as it announces its biggest ever season operating from the city. From 2018, the airline’s Belfast to Orlando route will run from March to September, more than trebling the number of seats from the Northern Irish capital to the sunshine state. Launched in […]
NEW ZEALAND. Christchurch International Airport, major gateway to New Zealand’s South Island, today launched a wide-ranging, multiple-location retail and F&B Request for Proposals. Five specific sites are available within the RFP – two of them are prescriptive in their desired offering (see table below) while for the remaining three sites the airport company is open […]
SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group and Singapore Cruise Centre have launched a shuttle bus service operating between Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and Changi Airport. The partners are hoping to improve connectivity for passengers who travel to and from Changi Airport and the Riau Islands of Batam and Bintan in Indonesia. There will be eight return services […]
GERMANY. Lagardère Travel Retail Germany and Bremen Airport have announced an expanded food & beverage collaboration. “In addition to the Marktcafé BRE we now also entertain the daily guests of the new Bremen Lounge as well as the exhibition space in the lounge area,” said Lagardère Travel Retail Germany/Austria/Slovenia CMO Oliver Hempel. The company has […]
Scorpio Worldwide has extended its Cath Kidston watch range with a new digital watch. The digital model is currently available with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Emirates, Air Asia Malaysia, Hong Kong Express, Tianjin Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, EVA, Tiger Taiwan and Etihad. Scorpio said it is important to have brands such as Cath Kidston […]
Airbus and China have signed a memorandum of understanding on aviation and aerospace, further enhancing a spirit of cooperation. The deal was signed in Berlin by Fabrice Brégier, chief operating officer and president of commercial aircraft, and He Lifeng, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of China. The memorandum strengthens and deepens mutually […]
Ryanair has announced customers who purchase an allocated seat for their flight can now check-in up to 60 days in advance. All Ryanair customers may select and purchase their preferred seat online, both on the Ryanair website and mobile app, from the time of booking right up to two hours before their scheduled departure. In […]
Etihad Airways has introduced its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft on its second daily service between the UAE capital and New York JFK. All 14 weekly flights between the two cities are now operated by the double-decker aircraft. The superjumbo has replaced a three-class Boeing 777-300ER previously operating one of the airline’s twice daily flights. The […]
Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR) has rolled out its personalised Toblerone Messages to travel retail worldwide following a ‘promising’ pre-launch with Dufry in the first quarter of the year. Toblerone Messages was developed in response to the growing trend towards exclusivity and personalisation, particularly among millennial travellers who are looking for bespoke gifts. Toblerone Messages […]
CollaGin, said to be the world’s first gin distilled with pure collagen, has launched in travel retail exclusively with Aer Rianta International (ARI) at The Loop in Dublin Airport. The new gin is the first offering from Young in Spirit, a company formed by UK-based Camilla Brown and Liz Beswick. The two women left positions […]
Puig and Motta Internacional have partnered to deliver a Carolina Herrera VIP Fun Fair activation at Tocumen International Airport in Panama. The 27sq m activation, which ran throughout May, was located close to Motta Internacional’s main duty free store. Based on a ‘VIP Fun Fair’ experience, the promotion aimed to showcase the fun and mischievous […]
Europcar and easyJet have announced a two year extension to their existing partnership which has been in place for 13 years. Since the partnership began in 2003, millions of customers have hired a car with Europcar through easyJet and have taken advantage of exclusive rates on rental services including the lowest price guarantee and receiving […]
IRELAND. Bushmills Irish whiskey has launched a multi-sensory pop-up store in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 departure lounge in partnership with Aer Rianta International (ARI). The aim of the installation, which is open during May and June, is to attract younger whiskey drinkers and illustrate the craftsmanship involved in Irish whiskey production. The experience is created using materials […]
International Airlines Group will today launch Level, a new low-cost trans-Atlantic carrier. The first flight from the new airline will leave Barcelona on route to Los Angeles. New routes from Spain will also be added to San Francisco, Buenos Aires and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic as the airline rolls out in the coming […]
UAE. Specialist wine retailer Le Clos has broken the world record for the largest single sale in travel retail for the third time in 18 months, with an extraordinary transaction for The Macallan at Dubai International Airport. Following a US$500,000 sale of The Macallan in December 2016, the Dubai-based, Maritime and Mercantile International-owned, luxury retailer […]
NEW ZEALAND. Staff at The Loop Duty Free at Auckland Airport donned their favorite rugby jerseys (instead of their usual corporate uniform) yesterday to mark the arrival of the British and Irish Lions rugby team in New Zealand. The staff of the Aer Rianta International-owned retailer were among the first Kiwis to get a glimpse […]
Lacoste has released a new brand film to spearhead its ‘Life is a Beautiful Sport Since 1933’ advertising campaign. The campaign centres on a changeover between two tennis champions, René Lacoste and the brand’s new style ambassador, Novak Djokovic. Djokovic heads the print campaign, shot by photographer Jacob Sutton, which combines 1930’s black and white with […]
Mahiki coconut rum, owned by Copper Dog Founder and nightclub, bar and restaurant entrepreneur Piers Adam, has launched exclusively with World Duty Free at London Stansted and Manchester airports. The rum, priced at £25 for 1-litre, is being promoted via a Mahiki tiki bar activation at Stansted and Manchester. It is available exclusively at both […]
USA. Airmall is embracing wellness with a programme of activities at two airports encompassing healthy eating, yoga and ‘fit-friendly’ giveaways. The Fit2Fly event, now in its third year, aims to show travellers “how fun and easy it is to stay fit and active during air travel”, according to Airmall President and CEO Ben Zandi. The […]
GREECE. Dufry-owned Hellenic Duty Free Shops today celebrated the Grand Opening of its revamped retail offer in Athens International Airport’s intra-Schengen zone. The Moodie Davitt Report was on hand and will bring you a more detailed report and extensive pictorial coverage later today, including an interview with Hellenic Duty Free Shops CEO George Velentzas. Underlining the importance […]
Capi has launched the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via a ‘touch & feel’ presentation. The hairdryer, priced at €399, is being presented to customers on Capi’s ‘What’s New?’ showcase and Personal Care table, and via sales staff who have received in-depth training. According to Capi, initial sales have “far exceeded” expectations and […]
UAE. Abu Dhabi Duty Free is putting on a programme of events and activities to celebrate Ramadan at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The retailer hopes to spread the spirit of the holy month and educate travellers, and said screens across the airport terminals would show videos demonstrating the habits and traditions involved in Ramadan. Fragrance […]
