Luke Barras-Hill

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Deputy Editor at TRBusiness

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Articles

Tackle dwell issue at airports, urges TFWA President

5 days 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 week 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 week 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 week 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.
NITR creates Commercial Development Team to fuel category growth

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

By | Friday, 9 May 2025 5:55 Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) has formed the Commercial Development Team (CDT). The strategic move aligns with its ambition to accelerate the growth of confectionery as a key global category of food, according to NITR.
Qatar Airways CEO heaps praise on QDF staff in 25th anniversary celebrations

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

By | Monday, 5 May 2025 17:27 Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has praised Qatar Duty Free’s more than 4,000 team members as the ‘heartbeat’ of passenger-focused operations at Hamad International Airport in Doha. As reported, the travel retailer marked 25 years of trading on 1 May. The Qatar Airways Group chief said: “Qatar Duty Free embodies the dedication, creativity, and passion of our entire Qatar Airways team.
ARI: Managed turnover of €1.4bn is ‘platform for new growth opportunities’

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

Aer Rianta International (ARI) has reported a 13% year-on-year rise in revenue in 2024, with managed turnover hitting €1.4 billion/$1.5 billion. In a statement, the Dublin-headquartered travel retailer – part of state-owned daa – attributed the performance to rising passenger traffic and spending, with growth achieved across its markets.
Newmark announced as ‘Airport Liaison Partner’ at 2025 TR Consumer Forum

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

Newmark has been named as the dedicated ‘Airport Liaison Partner’ for this year’s TR Consumer Forum in Amsterdam, TRBusiness is pleased to reveal.
Travel Blue to arrive at TFWA Singapore with larger stand to present ranges

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

Travel Blue will expand its footprint at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore with a larger stand showcasing a growing range of accessories, backpacks, and luggage. With a sharp focus on Gen Z, Travel Blue aims to support operators by tapping into the spending power of the segment.
Lufthansa to pull inflight retail on long-haul flights; cites ‘economic reasons’

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

German flag carrier Lufthansa is to end inflight duty free sales on long-haul routes in the coming months, TRBusiness can confirm. Categories such as cosmetics, fragrances and fashion, available via its ‘Inflight Shopping’ catalogue under the Worldshop platform, will be unavailable across the entire Lufthansa network from September. Until then, Worldshop’s merchandise categories can be accessed online ‘as usual’, with ‘no changes’, a Lufthansa Group spokesperson told this publication.