Munich Airport believes that the dining experience awaiting travellers in its Terminal 1 Pier will set new benchmarks in terms of quality and comfort. The five restaurants are operated by the airport subsidiary Allresto Flughafen München Hotel und Gaststätten GmbH. “We have developed a range of modern food and beverage concepts that combine high-quality products, […]
As part of Denver International Airport’s continued investment in elevating the passenger experience, the newly expanded Concourse A Marketplace marks a major milestone in the airport’s concessions programme. The project represents one phase of a broader initiative that will introduce 27 additional concessions in 2026 – further positioning the gateway as one of the US’s […]
BDM’s David Cooke explains why he believes pop-up stores will have an important role to play in the reimagining of airport retail. Airports are some of the most heavily foot-trafficked environments in the world. Yet, when it comes to retail, they often feel stuck in the past. Walk through almost any major UK airport today […]
Denver International Airport hopes that it has hit the sweet spot with its latest retail outlet, Björn Colorado Honey. The popular Colorado specialty retailer known for its unique honey products, has partnered with Denver design firm Neoera, to open its first long-term airport location at the gateway. It is believed that the Scandinavian-inspired café and […]
WHSmith North America has adde eight new concepts to the company’s portfolio at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), the primary international airport serving the US state of New Mexico. The new concepts are Duke City Station, Museum of New Mexico Foundation Shops, Los Poblanos, InMotion, Great Hall Landing, Globo Mercado, Nob Hill Necessities and Roadrunner Express. […]
The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) has welcomed the announcement of a 50% increase in the airport arrivals duty free value allowance for international passengers, who are residents or tourists of Indian origin, from INR 50000 to 75000 (around $820). For foreign tourists the arrivals duty free allowance has increased by 66.6% from 15000 […]
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has added to its retail offerings with the opening of a new 7-Eleven. Conveniently located pre-security in front of baggage claim 15 and 16, Sea-Tac claims that the new store will bring 24/7 convenience to travellers and airport employees at one of the busiest travel hubs in the pacific northwest. The outlet officially […]
SSP America today opened a Buddy’s Detroit-Style Pizza at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). “Detroit-style pizza is more than a meal, it’s part of this city’s identity,” said Buddy’s Detroit-Style Pizza vice president of marketing, Michelle Lawton. “Bringing Buddy’s to DTW gives us the opportunity to introduce travellers to an authentic Detroit experience, combining […]
London-based airport planning and retail design specialist The Design Solution (TDS) has been appointed by Fraport Greece to lead the planning and design of a major terminal expansion and reconfiguration at Corfu Airport. The appointment of TDS is part of the latest stage of Fraport Greece’s investment in the long-term development of its regional airports […]
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) has announced that subsidiary ASUR US Commercial Airports has completed the acquisition of retail developer URW Airports for $295 million. URW has operations in five terminals across Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as well as in Terminals 8 and New Terminal One at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and […]
A new dining experience from a local hospitality heavyweight has set up shop at Brisbane Airport (BNE) bringing modern Australian flavours to the Domestic Terminal. Matt Jefferson, executive chef and owner of Gold Coast institution Social Eating House, has taken the helm at the Domestic Terminal’s The Independent for a six-month residency. Jefferson is the […]
Fazer Café will open an outlet at Helsinki Airport early next year that the Finnish gateway states will bring “a significant addition to its café offerings”. The airport believes that the modern and classic new addition will provide a welcome new meeting place and high-quality café experience for passengers. It will be located near the […]
