Luke Barras-Hill

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Deputy Editor at TRBusiness

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Articles

Lagardère TR raises a glass as Opening Cocktail sponsor at Forum

1 week ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

TRBusiness is pleased to announce Lagardère Travel Retail as Opening Cocktail sponsor at the TR Consumer Forum. The Paris-headquartered travel retailer will have a strong presence in Amsterdam at the fifth edition of the DF&TR industry’s only consumer-centric education and networking event, which takes place on 2-4 June at the Amsterdam Congress Center Amsterdam City West.
TRBusiness 90 Second News Update – TRBusiness

2 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

By | Friday, 23 May 2025 18:27 TFWA reveals further numbers on TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has published addendum figures to the visitor numbers at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference… Read more… Images credit: TFWA Press Office In memoriam: Former TFWA board member Thom Rankin TRBusiness is saddened to learn that well-respected travel retail industry executive Thom Rankin has passed away following a short illness… Read more… Coty...
TFWA reveals further numbers on TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference

2 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has published addendum figures to the visitor numbers at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, as reported by TRBusiness last week. More than a third (39%) of the 3,039 visitors that attended the event were from travel retail operators, airports and landlords. In the case of the first, China Duty Free, Avolta and Heinemann were among 16 of the top 20 global travel retailers represented.
‘Be ambitious, be brave, be bold’: Tab Musleh on QDF anniversary milestone

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

By | Sunday, 18 May 2025 12:26 [PARTNER CONTENT] Qatar Duty Free (QDF) celebrated its 25th anniversary this month with the launch of an airport-wide takeover at Doha’s Hamad International Airport, backed by the ’25 Has Arrived’ campaign for travellers.
Tuli re-elected President of Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association for fifth term

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

By | Saturday, 17 May 2025 4:23 Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) members unanimously re-elected Sunil Tuli as President this week and appointed a new Board of Directors for 2025-2027. During the association’s AGM on Wednesday 14 May in Singapore, Tuli, Group Chief Executive, King Power Group (Hong Kong) was named President of the regional association for a fifth term since its inception in 2005, with Lacoste Travel Retail and Corporate Director Erin Lillis appointed Secretary.
TFWA Asia Pacific 2025 attracts 3,039 visitors and 216 exhibiting brands

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

By | Friday, 16 May 2025 21:59 Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has announced 3,039 delegates attended the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in Singapore. Of that number, agents/distributors took the highest share (40%), followed closely by DF&TR operators (30%) and other trade visitors and guests (15%). On the basis of that calculation, approximately 912 buyers and 273 landlords attended TFWA’s Asia Pacific summit.
Tackle dwell issue at airports, urges TFWA President

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

TFWA President Philippe Margueritte has challenged travel retail stakeholders to address dwell time problems at Asia Pacific airports to offset the diminishing impact on commercial revenues. Making his inaugural state of the industry address this morning (12 May), the former Coty leader pointed to total airside dwell time at airports in Asia Pacific declining by 16% in recent years in a worrying sign for the region’s retail operators and brands.
‘Ample room for growth in Asia travel retail’ says Singapore-bound Ritter Sport

1 month ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

German confectioner Ritter Sport will arrive at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference (11-15 May) in Singapore with an extended range of travel retail specific skus. Key products are the updated Ritter Sport Mini Colourful Variety Tower Pink 250g and the Colourful Variety Pouch Pink 500g. The limited edition 100g Pistachio Tower has been added to the lineup and after launching with Gebr. Heinemann this year is now available to all travel retail partners.
QDF makes three more leadership hires as celebrations ensue for 25th anniversary

1 month ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has recruited three additional senior leaders to its Executive Team as the company marks a pivotal moment in its 25-year history. Caroline Hannah Sartory has been appointed Vice President Customer Experience.
Ghirardelli to debut premium chocolate range at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition

1 month ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

By | Friday, 9 May 2025 6:26 Lindt-owned Ghirardelli Chocolate Company will make its maiden bow at the forthcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition (11-15 May) in Singapore. The US confectionery firm will introduce its premium chocolate range while outlining a vision and strategy for sustainable growth in the region, where it eyes potential to elevate its presence via a natural connection with key passenger profiles.