Bath, UK, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — A festive drinks reception for Bath’s tourism leaders will take place at The Holburne Museum on the evening of 28th November, as they mark the start of the Christmas season in style. Representatives from Bath Tourism Plus (BTP), B&NES and tourism led businesses in the city will gather at the museum prior… Read the full news article
MEADFA Fosters Closer Links Between Duty Free Retailers And Brand Suppliers In The Middle East And Africa DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Duty Free, the second largest Duty Free operator in the Middle East, hosted the 2013 MEADFA Conference, which is being held at the Ritz Carlton on 25 and 26 November. This is the… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates recently expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A. Featuring more than 200 items of Emirates merchandise, the stores are the airline’s eighth and ninth locations. Designed in the shape of an aircraft and incorporating elements of Emirates’ iconic A380,… Read the full news article
2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — One customer at Auckland International Airport’s Relay store left with more than a few magazines after winning $250,000 on a very lucky Instant Kiwi ticket. Samima Bano was working on the day and says it was exciting to be able to sell someone a major winning ticket. “He [the customer] was over the moon… Read the full news article
The UK’s largest specialist electrical retailer, Dixons Retail, unveils its new concept store for its travel brand, Dixons Travel, at Heathrow’s Terminal 5. 2013-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new space will offer the latest tech alongside holiday essentials in a future-facing layout which is more interactive and free-flowing, allowing travellers to shop with ease. The Terminal… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The second lucky shopper at Changi Airport to emerge as the next finalist for its annual ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw is a merchandising manager from Singapore, Ms Giam Hui Geok. Ms Giam, 47, was on her way home from a business trip to China, where upon her arrival… Read the full news article
New Harrods department store opens focusing on fashion, jewellery and accessories Opening is part of a £21m revamp of the South Terminal departure lounge In addition to Harrods, twenty-two new shops will be open by the end of the year 2013-08-03— /travelprnews.com/ — London Gatwick today welcomes the opening of a new Harrods department store in… Read the full news article
2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Germany’s second largest airline, the summer is far from over in September. Even during the cooler seasons airberlin flies its guests to the best sunny destinations in the world. When the temperatures are falling in Germany, the most beautiful time of year is just starting around the Mediterranean: Madeira is also… Read the full news article
Holiday Shops To Open In Bahrain, Muscat, Dammam and Riyadh Airline’s New Summer Brochure 2013 Provides Advice And Reviews On This Year’s Top Destinations Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways Holidays, the airline’s leisure division, has begun expanding its operations across the GCC, with the opening of six dedicated Holiday Shops across the region…. Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Russian engineer has become Changi Airport’s first lucky shopper to qualify for the ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2013 Grand Draw – Changi Airport Group’s (CAG) fourth run of its biggest retail promotion, boasting Singapore’s biggest prize-purse of S$1million. Mr Valeriy Val’Chun, 52, was transiting via Changi Airport on his way… Read the full news article
New shops and left luggage facilities to enhance the retail offer at the UK’s newest terminal 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Heathrow’s Terminal 2 : The Queen’s Terminal opens in summer 2014, two new outlets from Excess Baggage Company will be among the offers at the new development. In the departures area, a bright and contemporary… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai Airports is inviting bids from food and beverage operators and selective retail-service providers for the award of concessions in Concourse D at Dubai International. Construction of Concourse D is well underway with the facility’s opening slated for 2015. The opportunity is available to food and beverage providers in the… Read the full news article
New Concessions Including Craft Brews on 30th Street, Ryan Bros. Coffee and Gaslamp Marketplace Bring San Diego Flavor to Travelers SAN DIEGO, 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sixteen new restaurants and shops have opened at San Diego International Airport (SDIA) over the past several months, bringing more and higher quality dining and shopping options to travelers. The openings… Read the full news article
Al Ain, UAE, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai and Al Amaan Travel and Holidays today celebrated the opening of a new flydubai Travel Shop in Al Ain. Sheikh Musallam Salem Bin Ham, Member of the National Consultative Council and Chairman of Bin Ham Group, Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Musallam Bin Ham, Member of the Federal National Council and… Read the full news article
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Prices on fragrances, cosmetics and skincare products are lower at Copenhagen Airport Tax Free than at the neighbouring airports in Scandinavia, a price check made by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten shows. For passengers spending time at Copenhagen Airport before their flight, it is not a bad idea to pamper themselves with fragrances, cosmetics… Read the full news article
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport is soliciting Proposals for the Pop-Up Retail Concession Program in Boarding Area E of Terminal 3, and invites you to attend the Informational Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport. The meeting will be held at the SFO Business Center, 575… Read the full news article
Danish design comes alive at Copenhagen Airport Copenhagen Airport invites passengers to visit a new, pop-up showroom at Nytorv next to Tax Free (New Square). Here, travellers will have the opportunity to experience the craftsmanship behind some of the most famous and innovative Danish design brands before take-off. 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Elegant jewellery and classical design icons… Read the full news article
2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of immediately, passengers can shop for duty-free items at the gate, simply by using their smartphones. Frankfurt Airport is testing a new approach to shopping at gates B5 to B9. On a wall that is designed to emulate the shelves of a duty-free shop, you can put together your personal shopping… Read the full news article
2013-04-29— /travelprnews.com/ — The Liverpool owned gift shop, ‘made-here’, is opening a branch in Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to ensure that when visitors head home, they can take a little piece of Liverpool with them. Arriving soon in the Departures Lounge, the local independent retailer celebrates the best of the city’s home grown arts, crafts,… Read the full news article
2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — Starting on April 29 the export on tax free goods that you would like to check-in will be verified in Global Blue goods control in Arrivals hall 2B. Global Blue tax refund office is located downstairs on the arrivals floor, next to Customs and Starbucks. If you take the tax free goods in your… Read the full news article
2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (11.4.2013), Gebr. Heinemann opens its doors to the brand new ‘Copenhagen Airport Tax Free’ and reveals a main store landmark emphasizing Copenhagen Airport’s dedication to the extraordinary: ‘The BIG Mermaid’ by world-renowned Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Poul Henningsen’s famous Artichoke Lamps, exquisite wooden lamellae, floor-to-ceiling trees and natural light ceilings… Read the full news article
Enterprise one of only five major companies to publish GRI-verified sustainability reports in travel industry Kirk Kazanjian: “Today’s customers have a strong interest in doing business with companies committed to sustainability” ST. LOUIS, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has received the 2013 Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Award from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), honoring the company as a leader… Read the full news article
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Copenhagen Airport is launching a new service that allows travellers to shop before they travel and pick up their purchases at the airport on their return. The ‘Pick Up On Return’ service is free of charge and aimed at the many travellers who would like to shop but do not want… Read the full news article
2013-03-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in the domestic passenger boarding lounge next to Upper Crust, Bentley is now open and ready to serve travellers. “Bentley is a welcomed addition to the mix of shopping choices available to customers of Winnipeg’s community airport,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “Today’s passenger experience… Read the full news article
2013-03-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (March 7), when the doors to the new Marc By Marc Jacobs shop open at Copenhagen Airport, Denmark will be surpassing its European neighbours in more than one way: Not only will the new shop be the first of its kind at a European airport; it will make Denmark the country… Read the full news article
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport, the Heinemann Duty Free and the Vida Family Wine Estate from the Szekszárd wine region in Hungary have embarked on a special wine promotion this spring. Vida wines are available for tasting and for purchase at the SkyCourt and the Heinemann Duty Free shop located in the transit area at… Read the full news article
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Edinburgh and Belfast have flown into the top ten list of favourite Valentine’s destinations for Gatwick Airport passengers this year, with the two British cities coming third and seventh respectively in the airport’s top ten. Surprisingly, traditional romantic hotspots such as Venice and Rome did not feature at all in the top… Read the full news article
The World’s leading travel retailer to manage Abu Dhabi Duty Free till end of 2017 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today signed a 5 year contract with Duty Free Shoppers (DFS), the world’s leading travel retailer to manage and operate Abu Dhabi Duty Free till the end of 2017…. Read the full news article
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gadget fans swapping the city for the slopes this winter will love the latest items to become available at London City Airport (LCY). LCY has become the first airport in Europe to stock ZEAL Optics Z3 GPS and HD Camera Goggles. The Z3 built-in GPS system tracks speed, altitude, jump stats, route and… Read the full news article
15 hotels offer three-night stay package with daily breakfast, airport transfer, and VIP access to the La Vallée Village CHICAGO, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group presents access to the best of Parisian culture and couture with the “I Love Paris” package – back by popular demand and featuring new perks for fashionistas. With 15 luxury… Read the full news article