Lindex Introduces Exclusive Women’s Underwear Store at Helsinki Airport Arrivals Hall

(IN SHORT) Lindex is set to open a unique concept store in the arrivals hall of Helsinki Airport, focusing solely on women’s underwear, sock products, and accessories. The Scandinavian and modern interior design aims to enhance the overall service offering of the arrivals hall, catering not only to arriving and departing passengers but also to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons New York Downtown Launches In-Room Shopping Experience for Guests

(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is introducing an In-Room Essentials program, allowing guests to shop for the hotel’s premium retail items directly from their accommodations. By scanning a QR code in their room, guests can access a curated selection of products, including skincare, haircare, electronics, plush toys, and exclusive items like “The… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free Unveils Souq Al Matar: A Unique Retail and Dining Experience at Hamad International Airport

Souq Al Matar combines two dining options from renowned local restaurants and seven shops which deliver a true ‘Sense of Place’ The grand unveiling of Souq Al Matar took place with a spectacular Kabuki drop and a compelling projection show telling a story of time     (IN SHORT) Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has introduced Souq… Read the full press release

SFO’s Pop-Up Retail Program Celebrates a Decade of Success in Supporting Small Businesses

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2023-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In September 2013, the San Francisco Airport Commission approved an innovative new concept at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO): a “pop-up” concession program, tailor-made for small businesses to gain access to the Airport, with move-in ready fixtures provided to reduce the initial start-up construction costs… Read the full press release

Delaware North Unveils MLB’s First Checkout-Free Fan Apparel Store at Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field

Texas Rangers fans can now grab their favorite jerseys and fan gear and simply leave the store without standing in line to pay, thanks to Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology ARLINGTON, TX, 2023-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, announced the debut of MLB’s first checkout-free store for… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Duty Free Launches ‘Curated’ Beauty, Living, and Wellness Area to Spotlight Irish Brands

Over 100 Irish brands showcased at the world’s first Duty Free Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The sky’s the limit for Irish brands in Shannon Airport Duty Free’s new Beauty, Living and Wellness area. The store, which is the first and oldest Duty-Free shop in the world, has unveiled a brand-new area… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport Unveils Tenants for Mānawa Bay Premium Outlet Shopping Centre, Including Kate Spade, Coach, and PUMA

Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has shared a first look at some of the tenants who will be settling in at the $200-million-plus premium outlet shopping centre, Mānawa Bay, as construction continues to ramp up. The centre is attracting a wide range of sought-after brands that include Kate Spade,… Read the full press release

Delaware North Awarded 15-Year Contract to Operate Retail and Dining Services at Yellowstone National Park

Under new 15-year contract, hospitality company to add guest amenities and enhance operations for the 11 Yellowstone General Stores BUFFALO, N.Y., and BOZEMAN, Mont., 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North has been awarded a new 15-year contract by the National Park Service (NPS) to operate retail, food and beverage services at Yellowstone National… Read the full press release

dnata expands retail catering presence in Australia with new contract win

Sunshine Coast, Australia, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its retail catering footprint in Australia. The company won a multi-year contract with the country’s newest airline, Bonza, to support its operations and services – including the delivery of the airline’s on-demand 100% Australian menu…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel NYC Launches ‘The Edit’: A Pop-Up Shop Celebrating Black-Owned Designers

Lifestyle Creative Director Monica Domantay taps NYC’s best designers to elevate the boutique retail experience, bringing the city’s best fashion directly to guests New York, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the award-winning luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of TriBeCa, is launching a new inspiring collaboration with… Read the full press release

Houston Airports Elevates Travel Experience with Next-Gen Vending Machines Featuring Sprinkles Cupcakes, Kylie Cosmetics and More

HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — When life happens and passengers need convenient and fast dining and retail options, a good vending machine can make all the difference. Over the last year, Houston Airports has plugged in the possibilities of 24/7 vending options like Build-A-Bear, Sprinkles Cupcakes and Kylie Cosmetics. During the latest… Read the full press release

Quick N’ Easy: Experience fully automated shopping at Brussels Airport’s Pier A

Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Based on their acquired experience, Lagardère Travel Retail Belgium and Atos have joined together in order to develop a fully automated point of sales, offering the passengers travelling from Pier A at Brussels Airport a unique and original shopping experience. This new technological concept, based on the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Privilege Club Members Can Now Collect and Spend Avios at Hamad International Airport’s Luxury Outlets

Travellers will now be rewarded with Privilege Club Avios 2 hours prior to departure enabling members to collect and spend on a wide range of 200 quality retail brands and F&B outlets at the World’s Best Airport. DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In an industry first, from 24 January members of Qatar… Read the full press release

Finnair Introduces Continuous Pricing and Modernizes Distribution Channels for Enhanced Customer Experience

Finnair continues the journey towards enhanced retailing and introduces next steps towards a more dynamic, customer-centric selling through modern distribution channels. Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting early 2023, Finnair will gradually implement continuous pricing in modern distribution channels – through Finnair.com and Finnair mobile App as well as NDC-enabled channels for… Read the full press release

Greggs to make airport debut at London Gatwick, serving up famous Sausage Rolls and Steak Bakes

London, UK, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick Airport is set to welcome its first Greggs store this summer, with the leading food-on-the-go retailer landing at South Terminal arrivals. Opening this summer, it will be the first Greggs store at a London airport, providing passengers, staff and commuters with a range of products including the… Read the full press release

Air France-KLM’s NDC Content Goes Live on Travelport+: Expanding Personalized Services and Products for Customers

Langley, UK, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM and Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for travel suppliers worldwide, today (January 12, 2023) announced that Air France-KLM’s New Distribution Content (NDC) has gone live on Travelport+, providing customers direct access to the NDC content. “NDC will be increasingly important in the distribution strategy of… Read the full press release

Jewel Changi Airport Launches Disney-Themed Activities and Retail Offerings to Celebrate 100 Years of Iconic Storytelling

Singapore , 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) today (12 JANUARY 2023) launched a range of Disney-themed activities and retail offerings for travellers to enjoy when they visit Singapore. The Disney100 activities and displays pay tribute to nearly 100 years of iconic storytelling from The Walt Disney Company. Jewel visitors will be… Read the full press release

Travelport and Avianca Airlines Renew Distribution Agreement: Advanced Retail and Merchandising Capabilities to Elevate Travel Booking Experience

Langley, UK, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Avianca Airlines, a Latin American multinational airline, headquartered in Colombia and a member of Star Alliance, today (January 11, 2023) announced they have renewed their long-standing relationship with a new distribution agreement…. Read the full press release

Swiss maker of chocolate delicacies Sprüngli selects Vienna Airport as its first Austrian store location

Shop Premiere in Austria: Sprüngli opens at Vienna Airport VIENNA, Austria, 2022-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Vienna Airport is the first Austrian location with a Sprüngli store: the most well-known Swiss maker of chocolate delicacies is now offering its popular product line of the finest confectionery in Terminal 3 near the G gates. Customers… Read the full press release

Cathay opens its first retail space located in Hong Kong’s Cityplaza shopping mall

Embark on an innovative, experiential journey when you Shop with Cathay at Cityplaza Hong Kong, China, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay is excited to announce the opening of its first experiential retail space that brings an innovative “online to offline to online” shopping experience to our customers and members. Located in Hong Kong’s… Read the full press release

Bristol Airports announces £4 million investment to enhance its retail and catering facilities

London, UK, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — This week marks the beginning of a period of development for Bristol Airports retail and catering facilities with close to £4 million being invested by the airport and the retail partners to enhance the facilities, including opening a Boots Health and Beauty retail store. This exciting period… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises partners with TimeVallée to further enrich its catalogue of luxury brands

MSC Cruises’ upcoming flagship, launching in November 2022, will house a luxury watches multi-brand concept – TimeVallée Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises is stepping up its high-end retail selection on board, thanks to a further enriched catalogue of luxury brands and a new partnership with TimeVallée. The two Geneva-based companies… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free brings magic in Hamad International Airport with the opening of the finest toy shop in the world, Hamleys

Hamleys, the world’s oldest and largest multinational toy retailer, has unveiled its first store in the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar, 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is delighted to launch the finest toy shop in the world, Hamleys, to bring magic to Hamad International Airport (HIA). Families… Read the full press release

dnata’s Alpha Flight Services signs 10-year concession agreement with Ras Al Khaimah International airport

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 2022-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Alpha Flight Services (Alpha), a leading UAE-based catering, retail, and hospitality services provider, has signed a 10-year concession agreement with Ras Al Khaimah International airport (RKT). The partnership will see Alpha Flight Services invest in infrastructure and provide inflight catering services to more than 10 airlines at… Read the full press release

Balmuir and Marimekko stores opens at Helsinki Airport

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of Finavia’s extensive development programme, the commercial selection of Helsinki Airport’s gate area will be renewed during the summer and autumn. Among the new stores are the Finnish brands Balmuir and Marimekko. – The brands represented at Helsinki Airport act as business cards for… Read the full press release

dnata becomes the inflight retail partner of choice for easyJet across its European network

Contract win marks major milestone for air services provider’s retail business London, UK, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has been appointed to manage easyJet’s inflight retail services across the airline’s extensive network. The contract marks a significant milestone for dnata’s growing catering and retail business, cementing its position as a leading end-to-end inflight… Read the full press release

Moncler’s first-ever own line of fragrances: Moncler Pour Femme and Moncler Pour Homme will be exclusively available at Qatar Duty Free

DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) kicks off 2022 with the worldwide travel retail exclusive launch of Moncler’s first-ever own line of fragrances. Moncler Pour Femme and Moncler Pour Homme will be exclusively available at QDF during the month of January before being launched in the Middle East and… Read the full press release

Men’s fashion specialist Hirmer opens new store at Munich Airport

MUNICH, Germany, 2021-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — There is now a new shopping attraction at Munich Airport: The long-established Munich company Hirmer has today (December 13, 2021) opened a new store in Terminal 1 (central area). The shop has an area of 240 m² and will be used to present a selection from Hirmer’s… Read the full press release

Caffè Nero to open a new store at George Best Belfast City Airport

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Premium Coffee House, Caffè Nero has announced it will open a new retail unit at George Best Belfast City Airport. Creating a total of 12 jobs, the store at Belfast City Airport will be the first airport based Caffè Nero outlet in Northern Ireland. A pop-up… Read the full press release

dnata launches dedicated inflight retail centre of excellence

UK-headquartered unit to deliver tailor-made on-board retail programmes and innovative products for airline customers Dubai / London, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced its global operations by launching a dedicated inflight retail centre of excellence. The new specialist retail unit will deliver tailor-made… Read the full press release