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gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor
May 15 2025 | Retailers By Hibah Noor
Avolta has reported strong first quarter 2025 results, with CORE turnover growth of +8.2% CER, EBITDA margin of 6.4%, +37bps YoY.
According to the company, Avolta delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, “underscoring the strength of its diversified geographic and channel presence”. The company remains focused on disciplined execution and creating long-term shareholder value.
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gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor
May 15 2025 | Associations By Hibah Noor
APTRA has announced its new Board of Directors for the period 2025-2027 following the regular biennial election amongst APTRA member organizations.
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3 days ago | 
gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor
May 14 2025 | Associations By Hibah Noor
TFWA President Philippe Margueritte has underlined the role of economics, demographics and technology in generating significant value growth for the travel retail industry
Welcoming attendees to TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, Margueritte noted that since overtaking Europe as the leading geography, Asia Pacific has been, and still is, the growth engine of the industry.
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gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor |Laura Shirk
May 12 2025 | Industry News By Hibah Noor & Laura Shirk in Singapore
Monday, May 12: Opening Address
Following welcoming comments from conference moderators, Michele Miranda, Conference Director at Tax Free World Association (TFWA), and author and venture capitalist Azran Osman-Rani, TFWA President Philippe Margueritte delivered the opening address of this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Conference.
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gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor
May 11 2025 | Industry News By Hibah Noor in Singapore The 2025 TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference (May 11-15) is officially underway in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Friends and colleagues from across the globe gathered at the welcoming cocktail to share a toast. The cocktail took place at the Gardens by the Bay and featured an “Enchanted Gardens” theme.
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gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor
May 9 2025 | Retailers By Hibah Noor
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has appointed three new senior leaders to its executive team, marking a key moment in its 25th anniversary.
According to QDF, these appointments reflect QDF’s ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and exceptional customer experience, strengthening its leadership team to drive continued growth and global success.
Caroline Hannah Sartory has been appointed Vice President Customer Experience.
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gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor
May 8 2025 | Fashion, Bags & Accessories By Hibah Noor
Thélios, LVMH Eyewear Excellence, will highlight key eyewear styles from luxury Maisons Loewe and Bvlgari’s spring/summer 2025 collections at the forthcoming TFWA Asia Pacific conference in Singapore.
New proprietary brand Barton Perreira launches into global travel retail for the first time, with exclusive pieces set to be showcased in Singapore.
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gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor
May 7 2025 | Retailers By Hibah Noor
In 2024, Qatar Duty Free (QDF) recorded an impressive 18% year-on-year surge in sales for the annual year, surpassing the growth in passenger traffic at the award-winning Hamad International Airport. “Growth like this doesn’t happen by chance,” says Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh.
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gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor
May 6 2025 | Associations By Hibah Noor
Global travel retail has reached a milestone, according to the Duty Free World Council (DFWC). Its KPI Monitor for Q1 2025 indicates that international passenger traffic has not only recovered from the impact of COVID-19, it has also surpassed pre-pandemic benchmarks across all world regions, including Asia Pacific, for the first time in over five years.
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gtrmag.com | Hibah Noor
May 5 2025 | Fragrances, Cosmetics, Skincare & Haircare By Hibah Noor
On the first day of 2025, Petrina Kho took the helm of L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas as Managing Director.
Kho is no stranger to the world of travel retail and beauty. Prior to returning to the travel retail division of the company, Kho served as Senior Vice President & Global Deputy General Manager at L’Oréal-owned Urban Decay Headquarters and IT Cosmetics Headquarters in California and New Jersey respectively.
