DFS has paid extraordinary homage to some of the great names in wines, spirits and Champagne as Master of Spirits II began in Singapore.

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Dubai Airports, in partnership with JCDecaux, have inaugurated five smoking lounges across all three terminals at Dubai International Airport. At 250sq m, the main lounge at Dubai International T1 is said to be the largest at any airport. The lounges are branded under the Winston name and are managed under concession by JCDecaux.

LS travel retail UK and Ireland has opened two new stores, La Maison du Chocolat at Heathrow T5 and Watermark Books at London King’s Cross station.

Enchong Formoso on the team pride at Duty Free Philippines

Tokyo International Air Terminal Corporation (TIAT) will begin construction this October on a 75,000sq m extension to Haneda Airport’s international terminal.

José María Palencia on Manchester Airport and WDFG’s wider ambitions for 2012

World Duty Free Group has completed the renovation of its large walk-through Biza Tax and Duty Free Store at Manchester Airport Terminal 1, improving customer flow and adding several new brands and concepts. World Duty Free Group CEO José Maria Palencia says: "We have taken the best elements of our retail offer and combined them to create an exceptional store a place where customers can be inspired, entertained and enjoy first-class service."

Jonathan Holland's impressions of the new Lotte Duty Free stores in Indonesia

Industry executives have visited The Travel Retail Village, a community funded by the trade in response to the tsunami of 2004.

Flemingo Duty Free has got off to a strong start at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport since the November 2011 opening, according to CEO PK Thimmayya.