Sarah ChenFood
Lark Master Distiller Chris Thomson to Step Down After 20 Years
The Tasmanian whisky producer grew international export sales by 69 per cent to AU$1.8 million ahead of the veteran blender’s planned exit at the end of 2026.
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Aiko TanakaGeneral
KT&G Expands Airport Duty-Free Footprint to Istanbul and Gulf Hubs
The South Korean tobacco group generated over 1 trillion won in overseas sales from its flagship Esse brand last year.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Airport Retail Revenue per Passenger Drops 20 Percent Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Global passenger traffic reached 9.8 billion in 2025 but duty-free beauty spending fell 3.2 percent as airport operators race to revamp commercial floors.
Minjun ParkReal Estate
KLIA Terminal 2 Retail Occupancy Reaches 93% Despite Traffic Dip
Malaysia Airports Holdings reports commercial tenancy at the low-cost terminal rose from 92 percent a year earlier even as eight-month passenger volumes dropped 5 percent.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Suvarnabhumi Airport Adds 122 Automated Gates in Bangkok
Thailand’s primary air hub will expand automated border control to 228 gates as terminal passenger volumes reach 59.6 million.
Sarah ChenLiving
Seoul Operators Hold 140 Trade Meetings to Pitch Nighttime Tourism in Tokyo
Organizers and nine South Korean businesses targeted roughly 130,000 visitors at Tokyo Big Sight to expand visitor spending beyond daytime sightseeing.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Thailand Pivots Tourism Strategy to Target High-Value Visitors
The government’s push for quality over quantity comes as international arrivals struggle to return to pre-Covid benchmarks.
Wei ZhangReal Estate
South Korea Pours 30 Billion Won into Six Regional Retail Districts
Each chosen shopping hub will receive up to 5 billion won through 2027 to install tax-refund terminals, foreign payment systems and startup incubators.
Wei ZhangFood
Lindt Opens First India Boutique at New Delhi Aerocity
The 1,100-square-foot outlet gives the Swiss confectionery group its first standalone retail presence in the Indian market.
Minjun ParkFashion
Furla Opens 75Sqm Boutique at the Venetian Macao
The Italian accessories brand fitted the store with a magnetic display area and dedicated zones for its latest collections.
Maria SantosFashion
Mecca Opens 285-Square-Metre Store at Sydney International Airport
The Australian beauty giant has launched its first international airport outlet inside the Heinemann Tax and Duty Free concession in Terminal 1.
Sarah ChenFood
Saicho Opens First Travel Retail Site at Hong Kong International Airport
The launch features a dedicated tasting bar and an exclusive gifting series designed by local artist Jonathan Jay Lee.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Da Nang Airport Sets $379 Million Terminal 1 Expansion for August 2027
Airports Corporation of Vietnam will lift annual passenger capacity to 14 million with new retail and parking facilities.
Minjun ParkGeneral
52TOYS Opens Hong Kong Airport Store to Expand Global Reach
The Chinese toy brand added a departure hall outlet at Hong Kong International Airport, its third major transport hub opening after Beijing and Macau.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Lotte GRS to Re-Enter Indonesia with 10 Angel-in-Us Coffee Outlets
Bogajaya Group will run the South Korean coffee brand under a master franchise agreement six years after Lotte exited the market.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Flight Centre Posts Record $25.7 Billion Transaction Value as Leisure Slips in Q4
Flight Centre Travel Group saw underlying pre-tax profit drop 4 per cent to $278 million in FY26 after Middle East flight cancellations disrupted fourth-quarter consumer holiday bookings.