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Retail Asia26/07/2019

Vietnamese budget airline Vietjet is set to enter the e-commerce business. The firm is currently forging alliances with industry partners to enable it to offer a range of goods and services online as it seeks to build on and profit from its existing customer data. The new platform, which will be based on blockchain technology […]

Retail Asia22/07/2019

A major Hong Kong airport revamp is planned spanning passenger facilities and retail spaces. Architectural firm Lead8 has been appointed lead designer for the planned Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Terminal 1 renovation. Working with Airport Authority Hong Kong, Lead8 will spearhead a collaboration of international consultants to deliver a “transformative upgrade” to the passenger […]

Retail Asia03/07/2019

A Bose pop-up store has opened at Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 Transit Departure Hall. Trading until June 30, the store will give travellers the chance to experience and own Bose’s first audio sunglasses equipped with Bose AR capability, and to try out its latest noise-cancellation headphones. The Bose pop-up store features two zones that let […]

Retail Asia05/06/2019

Watsons is about to expand its loyalty program cross-border with 8 million members in 11 cities in the Greater Bay Area the first to benefit. “Watsons operates in many popular travel destinations worldwide, and our customers also tell us that they would like to shop in Watsons overseas,” said group COO Malina Ngai. “Therefore, in […]

Retail Asia03/06/2019

Japanese beauty brand SK-II has partnered with The Shilla Duty-Free to bring Future X Smart Store to Changi airport. According to SK-II, the smart store merges the latest digital technology with in-store experience to deliver “a convenient and pressure-free shopping experience”. “Travellers from all over the world now have the chance to experience the brand’s […]

Retail Asia24/04/2019

Travel retailer Flight Centre has made a 25 per cent investment in The Upside Travel Company, strengthening its presence in the global corporate travel sector. Flight Centre, which is now the business’s largest shareholder, will gain access to its technology platform and software development resources, enabling it to fast track growth in the small-to-medium sized […]

Retail Asia15/03/2019

Recognising the growth of online travel bookings in Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia recently confirms its support towards the largest Online Travel Fair organised by ShopBack Malaysia from 11th to 17th March 2019, and applauds the company’s efforts in enticing travellers to go around Malaysia with attractive travel bonus and cashback. Dato’ Dr. Ammar Abd Ghapar, Senior Director, Domestic & Events Division, Tourism […]

Retail Asia05/03/2019

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Tokyo-based duty-free operator Laox is allowing Chinese tourists to Japan to do their tax-free shopping online in advance of their visit. The duty-free goods will be listed on an Alibaba-hosted website, allowing consumers to purchase their goods online and pick them up at Laox locations of their choice within Japan up to a month following […]

Retail Asia31/07/2017

Two thirds of airline passengers in Asia-Pacific feel that inflight Wi-Fi is not merely a luxury but a necessity, according to Inmarsat-commissioned research. A survey of travelers in the region, conducted by market research company GfK, found that 79% are willing to pay for inflight connectivity even on short leisure flights. In addition, 61% believe quality inflight […]

Retail Asia29/05/2017

Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is preparing 61,324 flight seats through the operation of large aircraft for an extra flight in anticipation of an increase in passengers during the post-fasting Eid ul-Fitr or Lebaran 2017. President Director of PT Garuda Indonesia Pahala N. Mansury said the Lebaran is a period when flight operations peak, mainly coinciding […]

Retail Asia15/03/2017

One of the world’s largest luggage makers Samsonite International SA is banking on e-commerce to fuel its China business, which is set to record 12 to 14 percent growth in the coming years. The company hopes to have one-third of its sales generated online by 2022 against 20 percent in 2016, said chief executive officer […]

Tag: travellers

Vietnam budget airline VietJet to launch online business

Hong Kong airport Retail revamp Finalised

Bose pop-up store opens at Changi Airport, Singapore

Watsons loyalty program Expanding for Travellers

SK-II brings Future X Smart Store to Singapore

Flight Centre Looking at Corporate Travellers

Tourism Malaysia Collaborates with ShopBack to Incentivise Travellers to Cuti-Cuti Malaysia

Laox lets Chinese tourists Flying to Japan pre-order duty-free

Inflight Wi-Fi essential for 2 in 3 APAC travelers

Garuda to operate large aircraft to serve Lebaran travelers

Samsonite eyes global traveler in China