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Perth Airport has awarded SSP a contract to operate four new outlets within Terminal 1 International. The new restaurants, which are part of a continuing CX refresh, are all scheduled to open in 2025.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has opened two new restaurants – Natoo and Bottega. Based on an original concept focused on travel and wellness, these new brands are operated by Lagardère Travel Retail France.
In part 1 of our comprehensive focus, Vantage Group, Air France-KLM, Threedot, MUC, Oman Air, nlmtd, YVR, Kinetic Consultancy, and more share their insights into the top ancillary & retailing trends in 2025.
KLM is trialling Immfly’s ‘Buy On Board’ service, as it explores digital onboard solutions to further enhance CX. The aim is to offer travellers more personalisation, while also achieving operational efficiencies.
Launceston Airport’s Departures Hall is set for a multi-million-dollar transformation, which will see the addition of three new food & beverage venues and the biggest terminal renovation in 20 years.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT – operator of JFK Terminal 4 – have announced a new line-up of food & beverage concessions curated in partnership with HMSHost for an enhanced CX.
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Future Travel Experience (FTE) is delighted to announce that Albert Jan Prevoo, Director Aviation Innovation at innovation consultancy nlmtd, is the new Captain of the FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has announced three new concessions in the Barbara Jordan Terminal, each designed to reflect a “commitment to delivering a seamless and memorable journey”.
Fraport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has selected Avolta and Lagardère Travel Retail to operate the F&B outlets in Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3, opening in 2026.
We are delighted that Eric Léopold, Founder & Managing Director, Threedot, will once again be Content Director for APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing 2025. He will also support an expanded commercial content offering at APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025.
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Fraport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has selected Avolta and Lagardère Travel Retail to operate the F&B outlets in Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3, opening in 2026.
We are delighted that Eric Léopold, Founder & Managing Director, Threedot, will once again be Content Director for APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing 2025. He will also support an expanded commercial content offering at APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025.
Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is strengthening its partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail in a new joint venture that will operate 20 duty free stores.
Iberia Express, in collaboration with Immfly, has launched an innovative in-seat order service designed to redefine the inflight retail experience. Passengers can order F&B and retail through their own personal device.
In this article, Pegasus, TSA, SkyTeam, ZRH, Frontier, Swedavia and more, preview what you can expect to hear in 5 unmissable sessions at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – LA, 28-30 October 2024.
Dr. Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial Officer of Munich Airport, will deliver a keynote at the upcoming FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group (WARWG) meeting on 28 October in Long Beach, California.
Manchester Airport is to open 22 new shops, bars and restaurants in the new Terminal 2 in 2025. Hear more from Manchester Airports Group at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has selected the operators and brands for the 28 retail outlets at the heart of its three terminals. Openings will take place between 2025 and 2026 for “a unique airport experience”.
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