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Against a backdrop of global trade uncertainty, this year’s APTRA Conference in Mumbai painted a positive picture about the growing momentum of Indian passengers globally, and trends shaping India’s expanding travel retail sector. It’s an exciting time for the industry as passenger demographics evolve and new markets grow at pace - the "travel retail revolution"! Nuno do Amaral #travelretail #dutyfree

🌍As we gear up for World Earth Day later this month, we’ll be spotlighting some of the sustainable initiatives being rolled out across the estate, offering passengers more choice and helping them to make conscious, informed decisions when they shop with us. Portugal Duty Free takes this to new heights, with a dedicated Eco shopping space in Lisbon Airport T1. The Eco area is home to over 100 sustainable products, from local teas to cork fans, bamboo notebooks, mugs, water bottles and more, all made specifically for Portugal Duty Free. Customers can shop products that align with their values in an easy-to-shop, dedicated space: 🍃 sustainably and ethically sourced 🍃 organic  🍃 low or no sugar 🍃 recyclable, compostable and/or made from recycled materials Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eP-dU4Ar #travelretail #dutyfree #joyonyourway #ESG

Cyprus Airports Duty Free has unveiled its newly-refurbished Victoria’s Secret & Co. shop-in-shop at Larnaca Airport – increasing the retail space by almost 60% and offering passengers a broader range of Victoria’s Secret beauty products and accessories. Cyprus Airports Duty Free Free is the exclusive retailer of Victoria’s Secret & Co. in Cyprus, and the store upgrade comes as demand for the brand continues to grow among passengers. Celebrations were afoot in store on Friday to spread the joy at the official opening, complete with a live DJ and special giveaways for customers.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dawARHWz #travelretail #dutyfree #joyonyourway #exclusive #launch #news

This month, the team at TRSS Abu Dhabi have a special experience for passengers at the Spectrum store – finding new ways to engage with passengers and enhance their journey. Montblanc have designed exclusive postcards which passengers can personalise with their message and post free of charge to anyone in the world, spreading a little moment of joy from their visit to Abu Dhabi. Montblanc’s personalised postcard station gives passengers a moment of pause in their busy journey as well as a special token of their trip. Additional GWP (branded sunglasses case) will also be available to customers to further elevate their shopping experience – a great example of spreading Joy On Your Way! #travelretail #dutyfree #joyonyourway 

Triple Triple the fun for passengers and whiskey enthusiasts!   Passengers travelling through Dublin Airport Duty Free were treated to a special Triple Triple cocktail masterclass at the Jameson Taste House, using both the Jameson Triple Triple Malaga and Triple Triple Marsala editions. This travel-retail exclusive whiskey is popular among whiskey enthusiasts and those looking for a unique gift or token of their trip.   Our teams put a special focus on creating new experiences for passengers in-store, showcasing new ranges and travel-retail exclusives and creating new reasons to shop in the duty free. #travelretail #dutyfree #joyonyourway

When she’s not presenting the In Brief podcast, Deirdre Roache – ARI’s Global Research & Insights Manager – is examining the key factors shaping shopper demographics and behavioural trends. Here are a few of her key industry watch-outs: 🌟 The 60+ age group is the fastest-growing and most affluent segment globally. Nearly half of their budgets go to discretionary categories like travel, hospitality, and premium goods. Retailers must rethink outdated assumptions about thriftiness and digital aversion. 🌍 Oxford Economics forecasts the emerging market middle class will nearly double to 700 million households by 2034. With Asia leading this growth, international travel becomes a key discretionary spend. 🛍️ 74% of consumers walk away from purchases due to decision fatigue. Retailers need to simplify the path to purchase and support decision-making, especially in fast-paced environments like travel retail. Expert sales professionals and Generative AI can play crucial roles in identifying consumer needs and recommending relevant brands. #travelretail #dutyfree #joyonyourway #inisights Read more here; https://lnkd.in/e-MvPiee

📸 Last week, we marked the official opening of the new Portugal Duty Free stores with a celebratory event in downtown Lisbon. Joined by our partners ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, SA VINCI Airports, our ARI and Portugal Duty Free colleagues, refurbishment partners, brand partners and media, we celebrated the incredible work that has taken place over the past 2.5 years. Together, we’re excited to begin this next chapter for Portugal Duty Free and spread Joy On Your Way! Take a look at some highlights from the event: https://lnkd.in/eS-TQJBf #FlyingHigherTogether #travelretail #dutyfree #joyonyourway #refurbishment 

We are closing out another series of the In Brief Podcast with a very special episode today!  Nuno do Amaral amaral , ARI's Chief Operations and Business Development Officer talks us through the phenomenal refurbishment at Portugal Duty Free, following the official unveiling of the new stores in Lisbon last week.  As a Lisbon native himself, this is a project very close to his heart - creating new store experiences that showcase the best of Portugal while delivering a world-class airport shopping experience. Listen in here: https://lnkd.in/eSqQ_5sg And thank you to everyone who has tuned in this season!  #travelretail #dutyfree #joyonyourway #InBrief #podcast 

We are so proud to today, officially unveil the new Portugal Duty Free stores – setting a new standard of excellence in global travel retail and taking Joy On Your Way to new heights. Together with our partners ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, SA VINCI Airports, we have taken Portugal Duty Free on a transformative journey since first opening its doors on 1 June 2022. Sense of place has been reimagined, through an immersive store design, bespoke local product ranging featuring over 1,000 local products to complement the best in international brands, and a masterclass in the use of digital to create a modern retail experience. Where else could you find an iconic Lisbon Tram in an airport store? Or a classic VW camper van as you shop your favourite products? These are just some of the standout features that await passengers in store! Read more about this new best-in-class travel retail experience here: https://lnkd.in/erWNJUvT #travelretail #dutyfree #joyonyourway #partnership

🎙️ In Brief Episode 5 is here! We’re coming towards the end of this season of In Brief, where we have spoken with just a few of the inspiring people from across the business who are bringing Joy On Your Way to life. This week, we’re excited to share our conversation with Tracy Ross, Projects & Design Manager, Sustainability Guardian, LEED Green Associate at ARI Middle East. Tracy’s passion for her craft and her dedication to making her mark on the world for good is nothing short of inspirational! Listen in to learn more about her approach to modern retail design and the “aha moment” that sent her on a quest for a sustainable future. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eSqQ_5sg or wherever you get your podcasts. #InBriefPodcast #travelretail #dutyfree #joyonyourway