Tag: Duty free
DFS Hawaii to lay off 165 due to dropping tourism numbers
editor- September 28, 2019 02:15Due to Hawaii’s decreasing tourism numbers, around 165 layoffs are expected across 3 DFS Hawaii locations: the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport; and the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at ... Read More
St. Martin shines at CTO’s Caribbean Week in New York City
editor- June 11, 2019 20:18The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s, (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York is the largest regional tourism activity in North America. Artists, celebrity chefs, investors and other strategic partners join government officials ... Read More
A piece of American history, ancient culture, white sandy beaches and so remote like no place else?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 21:20Where can you find a piece of American history and ancient culture like no other place else? Where can you find a piece of America so remote and so authentic ... Read More
Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport set for major expansion
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 16:05Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport is set to significantly grow after Israel's Transportation Ministry approved expansion plans worth NIS 3 billion ($840 million) to cope with growing demand. In 2018, almost ... Read More
Sands China celebrates 15th anniversary of Sands Macao
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 20:30Sands Macao celebrated its 15th anniversary with a ceremony at the hotel and entertainment complex's outdoor fountain Thursday – marking a decade and a half since its 2004 opening ushered ... Read More
Would you travel nude or naked?
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- May 11, 2019 20:04Face Forward. Please! Traveling sucks the moisture out of our skin! We may start the journey looking terrific and deplane looking a total wreck because of the anxiety of getting ... Read More
Aéroports de Montréal: Record number of travelers at Montréal-Trudeau
Chief Assignment Editor- March 23, 2019 01:30Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) today announced its operating results for the year ended December 31, 2018. A record number of travelers were welcomed at Montréal-Trudeau, leading to a strong 7.0% ... Read More
Strike at Nairobi International airport to protest Kenya Airways
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 29, 2019 14:50A Kenya workers union doesn't want Kenya Airways' taking over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) will go on strike in the next seven days, saying ... Read More
Officially open: Ilan and Asaf Ramon Airport in Israel
editor- January 24, 2019 21:34Ilan and Asaf Ramon International Airport in Israel opened on January 21, 2019. Read More
Global travel retail market: Strategies and forecasts
editor- January 8, 2019 21:05The global travel retail market was at US$ 63.59 billion in 2017 growing with a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Read More
Aviation Ministers will be attending Global Investment in Aviation Summit GIAS2019
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 31, 2018 07:25The first edition of the Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS 2019) will kick off in Dubai with the participation of the largest ever gathering of aviation ministers and heads ... Read More
New Jamaica regulation to boost resort shopping next year
editor- December 14, 2018 11:20In an effort to induce more investment in shopping and get more tourism dollars from that attraction, a new regulation will be introduced by the Jamaica Ministry of Tourism next ... Read More
SKYdeals launches first experience of Inflight Shoppertainment
editor- December 4, 2018 13:48Thanks to the fast expansion of inflight connectivity, SKYdeals, the first solution of “inflight Shoppertainment” opens the Travel Retail market to short-haul flights. Deployment on Air France short-haul network HOP! ... Read More
Thousands attend MBC Music K-Pop Concert on Guam
editor- December 3, 2018 13:51Largest K-Pop concert to ever be held in the region. Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau goes LGBT with IGLTA at the Annual Global Convention in Toronto
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 10, 2018 07:13On May 8th 2018, the Guam Visitors Bureau attended the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) Annual Global Convention, the largest expo in LGBT tourism in the world. The ... Read More
Third Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival sold out
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2016 06:57Tumon, Guam The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is pleased to announce the third Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival on Sunday, May 29, 2016 made history with more ... Read More
Princess Cruises brings premium cruising to East Malaysia and Brunei
editor- December 3, 2015 22:05SINGAPORE – Carnival Corporation & plc today announced that its Princess Cruises brand is capitalizing on the growing popularity of cruise travel in this region by bringing premium cruise experience Read More
Guam updates beach signs to improve tourist safety
editor- December 8, 2014 01:59Guam Visitors Bureau recently announced the installation of updated signs to highlight the importance of beach and water safety practices in a bid to improve in-island safety for tourists. Read More
Lotte Duty Free unveils retail transformation at Guam A.B. Won Pat International Airport
editor- July 24, 2014 04:52TIYAN, Guam - Lotte Duty Free, Korea's largest duty free retailer, officially unveiled their new retail space at A.B. Won Pat International Airport in Guam today. Read More
Lotte Duty Free Guam Live Music Festival features world-class international lineup
editor- May 28, 2014 07:45TUMON, Guam - Nine international music artists are slated to perform at the inaugural Lotte Duty Free Guam Live International Music Festival next month at Paseo Stadium in Hagåtña, Guam. Read More
Inaugural Guam Live International Music Festival set for next month
editor- May 15, 2014 05:07TUMON, Guam - The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and Lotte Duty Free today announced the Guam Live International Music Festival is set for June 6 & 7, 2014 at Paseo ... Read More
Guam sweeps two awards at 21st PTAA Travel Tour Expo
editor- March 13, 2014 05:45TUMON, Guam - The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) represented Guam at the biggest and most anticipated travel show in the Philippines. Read More
Rodrigues Island works to enhance tourism in the Indian Ocean region
editor- June 20, 2013 05:00STOWE, Vermont - Rodrigues Island forming part of the Indian Ocean islands and part of the Republic of Mauritius inaugurated its Duty Free Shop at the Airport with a view ... Read More
Airport retail trends in Europe
editor- August 17, 2012 10:48A new report conducted by Canadean analyzes trends in airport retail and explores how opportunities and demand are set to change in 2012-2013. Read More
Hello Kitty Around the World adds Guam to list of destinations
editor- January 26, 2012 08:11TUMON, Guam - Starting January 3, all EVA Airways flights from Taipei to Guam will be on Hello Kitty jets. Read More
Japanese and Koreans love to holiday in Guam
editor- December 20, 2011 06:16Japanese travelers make up 70.9 percent of Guam’s arrivals, with Koreans comprising 12.8 percent this calendar year to date. Read More
Chinese overtaking Japanese as Korea’s top tourist spenders
editor- December 19, 2011 04:45SEOUL, Korea - Japanese travelers have long dominated the duty free shops for foreign tourists. However, this dominance has waned and Japanese are on course to be overtaken soon by ... Read More
Japanese and Korean travelers pick Guam as a top destination
editor- December 6, 2011 08:20TUMON, Guam - Japanese travelers make up 70.9 percent of Guam’s arrivals, with Koreans comprising 12.8 percent this calendar year to date. Read More
Malaysia aims to become a premier duty free shopping destination
editor- January 26, 2011 01:45LOS ANGELES – In an effort to position Malaysia as a premier duty free shopping destination, the Malaysian Government recently announced the waiver of duty on roughly 400 imported goods ... Read More