Martin Moodie

The renowned Austrian crystal brand, represented in more than 140 countries, is set to make an intiguing move into the fragrance sector, bolstered by the global clout of Coty.

Schiel brings extensive experience in the travel and retail sectors, having been Managing Director of Heinemann Düsseldorf Duty Free since January 2023.

Presentedby has been successfully tapping into a worldwide boom in streetwear and sneaker culture, opening a series of downtown boutiques in Doha, Dubai, London, Mexico City, Paris and Riyadh. Now it is set to bring its distinctive concept to airport retail.

“Through this new contract, which is our largest year-to-date in North America, Avolta will redefine the travel experience at one of the busiest airports in the USA – raising the bar for travel retail worldwide and expanding our leadership in US travel retail and F&B,” pledges Avolta CEO Xavier Rossinyol.

Former Diageo executive Sophie Cookson recently created the neatly named Craft & Culture as a brand incubator designed to help craft and artisan drinks brands access and thrive in Middle East markets, with travel retail a core focus.

The funeral of  Dubai Duty Free’s long-time Executive Vice Chairman and CEO and one of travel retail’s greatest statesmen, will be held in Ennis, Ireland on Thursday 21 November.

The installation has been designed in collaboration with Patrick Blanc, a globally renowned botanist affiliated with the French National Centre for Scientific Research.

An innovative Art Walk exhibition is part of the airport’s vision to be a ‘destination of excellence’, as the German hub also strives hard to inject local flavour, literally and figuratively, into its food & beverage offer and, increasingly, its retail proposition.

The 142sq m Chanel Winter Tale podium at Incheon Airport Terminal 2 offers an array of interactive experiences. A photo zone featuring AR technology allows visitors to capture the excitement of travel with snowy backdrops, while a personalised wish card printing station lets travellers send messages to friends and loved ones.

The famed Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is turned green in honour of Dubai’s famed, favourite and now fallen Irish son.