
Hourglass Enters Australian Travel Retail at Sydney Airport Terminal 1
Partnering with Heinemann, the luxury beauty brand brings tailored consultations and core lines to international departures.
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Partnering with Heinemann, the luxury beauty brand brings tailored consultations and core lines to international departures.

The activation marks the latest chapter in the luxury brand’s global series of large-scale presentations following Paris, New York and Shanghai.

The Shanghai startup is considering crowdfunding launches across Japan, South Korea, and North America.

The experiential concept spans three lounges and connects with May 2025 activations across Singapore Changi Airport.

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.

The South Korean tobacco group generated over 1 trillion won in overseas sales from its flagship Esse brand last year.

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.

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.

Thailand’s primary air hub will expand automated border control to 228 gates as terminal passenger volumes reach 59.6 million.

Organizers and nine South Korean businesses targeted roughly 130,000 visitors at Tokyo Big Sight to expand visitor spending beyond daytime sightseeing.

The government’s push for quality over quantity comes as international arrivals struggle to return to pre-Covid benchmarks.

Each chosen shopping hub will receive up to 5 billion won through 2027 to install tax-refund terminals, foreign payment systems and startup incubators.

The 1,100-square-foot outlet gives the Swiss confectionery group its first standalone retail presence in the Indian market.

The Italian accessories brand fitted the store with a magnetic display area and dedicated zones for its latest collections.

The Australian beauty giant has launched its first international airport outlet inside the Heinemann Tax and Duty Free concession in Terminal 1.

The launch features a dedicated tasting bar and an exclusive gifting series designed by local artist Jonathan Jay Lee.
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