Year in Review: Images
Images of the Year (III)
Red-letter day as Airport Dimensions, SSP and Travel Food Services inaugurate Kyra Lounge
In a pioneering and powerful three-way partnership, Airport Dimensions, SSP Group and Travel Food Services (TFS) officially inaugurated their new Kyra Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport on 8 July.
As we discovered on opening day, the project represents an evocative convergence of art, amenities, hospitality and sustainability in one space.
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Western Sydney International pledges an airport experience “unlike any other in Australia”
“The next major landmark in Australian aviation – Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport – is tracking towards its planned late 2026 opening, with an ambitious consumer-facing and commercial offer that blends local, regional and global themes and concepts.”
That’s how we reported on one of the big greenfield airport projects taking shape in the Pacific region today – following an illuminating visit in July.
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The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt (centre) paid a memorable visit to the Western Sydney Airport site in July. He is pictured with (from left) General Manager, Retail Glyn Williams; Executive Manager, Retail Planning & Projects Helen Elek; Executive Manager, Retail Megan Ireland and Contract Negotiations Manager Natalie Hewitt.
Avolta and Real Madrid inaugurate premium dining and merchandise concept
Leading travel retailer and food & beverage player Avolta partnered with top Spanish football club Real Madrid to officially inaugurate a hybrid dining and retail concept called The Corner by Real Madrid at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Terminal 4 in August.
Avolta said the outlet offers guests “a Real Madrid experience harmonious with the airport surroundings”, underlining the company’s strategy of combining retail together with food & beverage to craft a meaningful sense of place for travellers.
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As so often in his career, Real Madrid captain (and Croatian skipper) Luka Modrić provides the cutting edge
cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex celebrates ‘Ten years of glory’
On 1 September China Duty Free Group (CDFG) began a big celebration for the tenth anniversary of its hugely successful cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Haitang Bay, Hainan province, honouring the landmark by launching a series of promotions and other activities.
CDFG called the anniversary campaign a celebration of “ten years of glory”.
The vast shopping emporium has attracted more than 70 million visitors since it opened on 1 September 2014, subsequently offering a transformational and sustained boost to tourism and travel retail in the south China island.
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Gebr Heinemann unveils “largest travel retail experience in Austria”
Gebr. Heinemann opened its expanded main Terminal 1 store at Vienna Airport in September, following an investment that extended the space from 1,200sq m to around 2,000sq m.
The additional space allows for an expanded product range to offer categories that are in growing demand. These include sunglasses, leathergoods, sneakers and niche fragrances, alongside regional products.
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Avolta celebrates new-look Mexico City International Airport duty-free offer
Avolta proudly unveiled the new-look Mexico City Duty Free environment at Mexico City International Airport Terminal 1 in September.
The expansive space features strong core category representation across spirits & wines, fragrances & cosmetics and confectionery & food, alongside a well-ranged luxury offer.
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Estée Lauder and CDFG unveil experiential flagship and Night Science pop-up
Estée Lauder, in partnership with China Duty Free Group, officially opened its multi-level experiential flagship store at the cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex Global Beauty Plaza (Block C) in September.
The flagship store offers a premium shopping experience, combining high-performance skincare with a range of luxury services tailored to travelling consumers.
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Issue 342 | 19 December 2024
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