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According to Subramania Bhatt, airport travel retail “is no longer a demand question, it’s an execution question”
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January 7, 2026

China Trading Desk: 65% of Chinese travelers driven by Xiaohongshu/Douyin promotions at airports

According to Subramania Bhatt, airport travel retail “is no longer a demand question, it’s an execution question”

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China Trading Desk: 65% of Chinese travelers driven by Xiaohongshu/Douyin promotions at airports

Retailers

Enhancing accessibility: Lotte Duty Free introduces barrier-free kiosks at airport duty-free pickup counters

Retailers

Milestone annual sales: Dubai Duty Free celebrates record-breaking 2025

Associations & Events

TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2026 to welcome a new era of innovation

Airlines

Continued strong growth: Association of Asia Pacific Airlines releases November 2025 traffic results

Airports

‘T5 In the Making’ exhibition launched to take visitors on a journey into Singapore’s aviation future

Spirits & Wines

A conversation with Kavalan: Bringing Taiwan’s whiskey to the world stage

Retailers

Blending culture, technology and retail: Everrich elevates Christmas experience at Taoyuan International Airport

Retailers

Spreading festive cheer: DFS launches 2025 “Give Joy” holiday campaign

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Redefining global travel experiences: Estée Lauder Travel Retail Asia-Pacific announces partnership with Travel Alliance’s WanderJoy

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

‘Joy Unwrapped’: Estée Lauder Travel Retail unveils immersive holiday experience across Asia Pacific

Retailers

Avolta awarded historic Shanghai Pudong duty free concession, making it a landmark duty free win for an international operator

Spirits & Wines

The Macallan debuts multisensorial shop-in-shop at Singapore Changi Airport

Spirits & Wines

Piper-Heidsieck’s launches Code Rouge Edition Champagne in Asian and European airports

Sunglasses & Eyewear

Blue Elephant accelerates international expansion with launches across Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau

Fashion, Bags & Accessories

Victoria’s Secret partners with Heinemann in new boutique in Sydney Airport

Airports

T5 In the Making: Imagining the next chapter of Singapore’s aviation future

Retailers

Updated: The Shilla Duty Free Singapore hosts exclusive fan party with leading Thai actor at Jewel Changi

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

AIR-owned Al Fakher plans for product and territory expansion

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Coty Travel Retail partners with The Shilla Duty Free in exclusive Jil Sander debut in Singapore Changi Airport

Food & Beverage

Ricola appoints K-Pop superstar IU as new brand ambassador across Asia

Spirits & Wines

Pernod Ricard GTR and Maison Martell reveal Year of the Horse Limited Editions

Travel Essentials

Travel Blue opens new concept store with Travel to Go in Indonesia

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Ajmal Perfumes extends global footprint with Singapore Duty Free launch

Airports

Airports of Thailand amends duty-free concession agreement with King Power Duty Free

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Lancôme partners with China Duty Free Group in eye-catching Holiday Express activation

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

EviDenS de Beauté partners with China Duty Free Group to open brand’s largest travel retail boutique in Sanya

Spirits & Wines

Moët Hennessy Travel Retail brings Dom Pérignon x Takashi Murakami to life at Hong Kong International Airport

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Coty Travel Retail and The Shilla Duty Free bring ‘Festival of Scents’ to life at Singapore Changi Airport

Retailers

Celebrating Taiwan’s island flavor: Everrich debuts exclusive Kavalan Rhythm of Taiwan Ocean Single Malt

Spirits & Wines

Bruichladdich relaunches Black Art as a GTR exclusive limited edition series

Retailers

Avolta’s APAC acceleration: A conversation with Freda Cheung

Retailers

EVERRICH partners with 15 Taiwanese brands to advance local revitalization, showcases a sustainable supply chain

Retailers

The Shilla Duty Free Singapore launches Lightstick Lip Balm Collection as a Changi-first worldwide airport exclusive

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

Oliva Strengthens presence in China Duty Free with dual humidor installations at major airports

Travel Essentials

Travel Blue parters with China Duty Free Group in new shop-in-shop at Wuhan Airport

Retailers

Lagardère Travel Retail celebrates grand opening of Singapore Duty Free at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Confectionery & Food

Mars Wrigley ITR sets new benchmark for experience-led travel retail in the GCC with M&M’S Experience at Muscat Duty Free

Spirits & Wines

Diageo Global Travel’s Johnnie Walker unveils exclusive Vault pop-up at Changi Airport T3

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Helena Rubinstein launches ‘Travel Like Helena’ at DFS Macau – Shoppes at Four Seasons

Spirits & Wines

The Macallan partners with EverRich Duty Free to reveal The Macallan 110 Proof in Taiwan

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Coty Travel Retail launches multi-house “The Scent Coaster” animations

Fashion, Bags & Accessories

Gulf Pacific celebrates Nana Jacqueline listing with Wangfujing Duty Free in Changsha

Travel Essentials

Travel Blue showcases comprehensive range with bright brand corners

Airports

Jewel Changi Airport and Mastercard extend strategic collaboration

Retailers

Lagardère Travel Retail celebrates opening of operations at Cambodia’s Techo International Airport

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Eternal Beauty Holdings unveils 2025 China Perfume & Fragrance White Paper

Food & Beverage

SSP wins contract to open eight units at Sydney Airport’s Domestic terminals

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Pentarchy partnership: L’Oréal Paris collaborates with Airports of Thailand, King Power, Bangkok Airways, Grab, Agoda, Meta and Alipay

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

L'Oréal Paris and Royal Salute forge unprecedented cross-category partnership