7+ hour, 40+ min ago  (765+ words) This Week on Social Media is our regular column where we spotlight how airports, retailers and brands are connecting with travellers through creative and engaging campaigns on social media. From bunny Chief Egg Distribution Officers to hand-painted eggs, Easter campaigns…...

14+ hour, 24+ min ago  (1310+ words) USA. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and terminal operator JFKIAT have named JFK T4 Retail Partners " a partnership led by ARI and International Shoppes, alongside local and small enterprises " to manage the duty-free and speciality retail concessions…...

19+ hour, 3+ min ago  (1409+ words) USA. American Express'has outlined further expansion of its Centurion Lounge network, targeting new capacity and format innovation across key US hubs. A new two-level Centurion Lounge is planned for Boston Logan International Airport (artist's impression below), with opening scheduled for…...

20+ hour, 19+ min ago  (881+ words) An initiative inspired by the recently-announced Travel Food & Beverage Manifesto 2035 will convene leading airports, hospitality operators and researchers to co-create the next era of healthy, sustainable and delicious airport dining, say the partners." The partners will"explore how the CIA…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (362+ words) INDIA. Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), in partnership with quick commerce platform Blinkit, has launched an in-terminal delivery service for food and shopping at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Described by the airport company as a first for India,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (482+ words) USA. Avolta has secured a 15-year food & beverage concession at Florida's Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). The agreement will see the leading travel retail company develop a 500sq m food hall with four outlets in the new Concourse B. The 165,000sq ft Concourse B…...

2+ day, 20+ min ago  (953+ words) CHINA. Frontline engagement is essential to converting Chinese consumers and driving basket value, with new analysis from Paris-based Yilin Consulting highlighting a widening gap between strong intent and actual sales. The findings come against a positive backdrop for travel retail,…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (384+ words) NEW ZEALAND. Victoria's Secret has opened its first full-format store in New Zealand at Auckland Airport's International Terminal in partnership with Lagard're Travel Retail. The standalone boutique is located airside in the International Departures area beside Lagard're Travel Retail-run Auckland…...

2+ day, 45+ min ago  (535+ words) SPAIN. Areas has completed the overhaul of its food & beverage offer at Adolfo Su'rez Madrid-Barajas Airport with the opening of Taberna La Ancha in Terminal 4. It marks the final phase of the company's "15 million investment programme tied to Aena's landmark…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (349+ words) CHINA. We are pleased to bring readers a summary of recent posts on The Moodie Davitt Report's WeChat Official Account as the platform continues to grow strongly in China. The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key…...