TRBusiness and m1nd-set are thrilled to announce the Winner and Highly Recommended accolades in the ninth edition of the consumer-voted Travel Retail Awards: Asia Pacific 2026. 

Congratulations to all those listed below – these stakeholders have earned the seal of approval from thousands of travelling consumers in the Asia Pacific region and can now leverage this tremendous recognition by utilising the ‘Voted by Shoppers’ seal on their product packaging, marketing materials and at point of sale.

Research shows it can be a powerful tool on the shop floor with a m1nd-set study of more than 2,000 travellers showing that 28% of consumers are more likely to purchase a product displaying the ‘Voted by Shoppers’ Highly Recommended logo; and 30% of consumers are more likely to purchase a product displaying the ‘Voted by Shoppers’ Winner logo.

And remember – being recognised at any level makes an impact, with 22% of consumers being more likely to purchase a product displaying the ‘Voted by Shoppers’ Finalist logo.

Entrants to the consumer-voted 2025 Global Travel Retail Awards could opt to be enrolled into the 2026 Asia Pacific Travel Retail Awards, at no extra cost. In order to assess the accolades, m1nd-set analyses data from the global awards, concentrating on the portion of data provided by international travelling consumers who are based in Asia Pacific in order to spotlight the buying inclinations of those travellers in the region.

“Congratulations to all the victors. Being recognised in the duty-free and travel retail industry’s only consumer-voted awards programme is a powerful endorsement of trust and an important indicator of what travelling shoppers across the Asia Pacific region truly value and desire when making purchasing decisions,” said Nigel Hardy and Janice Hook, Co-Owners & Joint CEOs of TRBusiness.

“Not only do the awards celebrate great products and initiatives, but they can help drive real business results too, with the ‘Voted by Shoppers’ seal of approval influencing purchase decisions at the point of sale. We urge all those who have received an accolade this year to put it to work in the channel at every opportunity by displaying the logo prominently for maximum effect.”

Dr Peter Mohn, Owner and CEO of m1nd-set commented: “A profound congratulations to the winners who have triumphed in this year’s Travel Retail Awards: Asia Pacific. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the innovation, dedication, and excellence that continue to inspire and shape the future of our unique industry.”By earning the coveted ‘Voted by Shoppers’ seal of approval from thousands of international consumers in Asia Pacific, these winners have demonstrated a great understanding of the unique regional nuances and buying inclinations that define the Asia Pacific market.

“The winners are a driving force that reinforces our collective mission to raise the bar for global travel experiences. Your resilience and creative ingenuity serve as a benchmark for the entire industry, ensuring that the journey ahead remains one of sustained growth and unparalleled service.”

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The Travel Retail Awards: Asia Pacific 2026 accolades are…

Best Children’s Product

WINNER

Munz Sports Line Football, Tennis & Basketball – Maestrani

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Best Confectionery & Food Product

WINNER

Fazer Geisha 295g Gifting Box – Fazer Confectionery

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Ritter Sport Travel Edition Pistachio Tower – Alfred Ritter

 FINALISTS

Amber Miniature – Summerbird Organic

Butlers Pistachio Praline Crunch – Butlers Chocolates

Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate – Lindt & Sprüngli

Mango – Seeberger

Toblerone Pralines – Mondelez World Travel Retail

Truffle Snack Fly Gourmet – Food Accademia

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Best Electronics Product

WINNER

Bose QuietComfort Headphones – Bose

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Skross 100W Charging Series – WorldConnect

FINALISTS

Beautypro LED Wand – 5 in 1 Anti-Ageing Device – Beautypro

MagCore 10000 – Bitmore

World to Country USB AC20PD Series – WorldConnect

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Best Fashion & Accessories Product (including luggage & leathergoods)

WINNER

Venture LITE Backpack – Travel Blue

FINALISTS

FRAAS Plaid Silk Bandana Gift Bag – V. Fraas International Trading

Nap Now Hoodie – Cabeau

Tru Virtu Click & Slide Wallet Vegan Bamboo Mossgreen – Dolphin Innovations

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Best Fragrance Product

WINNER

Boss Bottled Absolu Parfum Intense – Coty

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum

FINALISTS

Amber Wood – Ajmal

Aurum – Ajmal

Boss Bottled Bold Citrus Eau de Parfum

Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Intense

Chloé l’Eau de Parfum Intense

CK One Essence Parfum Intense

Icarus 347 – Maison-Noir

Infiniment Coty Paris Parfum Encore Une Fois

The Untold Stories Chapter 2 EDP – Ajmal

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Best Jewellery Product

WINNER

The Little Red Dot Crafts – Lagardère Travel Retail Group

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

My Jewellery Dreams Come True Bracelet – Travel Selection – NHP Hanse Travel Retail

FINALIST

Ville/Yrvin duo set – Zelli of Sweden AB

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Best Low- & No-Alcohol Product

WINNER

Sparkling Drink Alcohol Free Rosé (0%) La Gioiosa – Villa Sandi

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Cordon Negro 0,0% – Henkell Freixenet

FINALIST

Sparkling Drink Alcohol Free (0%) Villa Sandi – Villa Sandi

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Best Make-up Product

Kindly sponsored by Kounter

WINNER

Morphe Round Trip Lip – On the Mark Beauty

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Rodial Banana Lowlighter – On the Mark Beauty

FINALISTS

Burberry Brit Shine Lipstick Rose Petal 606

Color-Intense Liquid Lipstick – Liht Organics

Gucci Matte Lipstick Rosso Ancora 509

Kylie Skin Tint Blurring Elixir 3W

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Best Nicotine (non-combustible) Product

WINNER

IQOS ILUMA i Minera – Philip Morris International

FINALISTS

VELO – British American Tobacco

ZYN – Philip Morris International

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Best Skincare, Haircare, Bath & Body Product

WINNER

Clarins Double Serum – Groupe Clarins

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Hands and Body Scrub – Bloom Dead Sea Gift Enterprise

FINALISTS

Egyptian Magic – On the Mark Beauty

Lancaster Golden Lift Sculpting Cream SPF15 – Coty

Miracle Foot Cream – Margaret Dabbs

Prai Neck and Decolletage Crème – TR Exclusive Size – On the Mark Beauty

The Original Charm Natural Fiber Brush – Beter

Wonderbalm – Beautypro

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Best Spirits Product

WINNER

Jägermeister Orange – Mast Jägermeister SE

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

The Balvenie 12 Year Old Golden Cask – William Grant & Sons

FINALISTS

Jameson Triple Triple Marsala Cask – Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail

Scallywag Global Traveller’s Edition – Douglas Laing & Company

Valhalla Herbal Liqueur Shot – Anora Group

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Best Sustainable Product

WINNER

Circulation Express Tonic Spray – Laboratoire Puressentiel

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Clarins Extra-Firming Range – Groupe Clarins

FINALISTS

Boss The Scent Revamp For Him

Eco Journey Backpack – Travel Blue

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Best Travel Accessory

WINNER

Evolution X – Cabeau

FINALIST

Storyteller FlagMate – Storyteller

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Best Watch & Watch Accessory Product

WINNER

Aviator F Series Aero Xtreme Gent’s Smart Watch- NHP Hanse Travel Retail

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Best Wines Product

WINNER

Laroche Chablis Les Chanoines 2024 – Domaine Laroche

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

1865 Voyager Collection 70-year-old vines – Viña San Pedro Tarapacá

FINALISTS

Laroche Chablis Saint Martin 2024 – Domaine Laroche

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Brut – Villa Sandi

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Best Overall Product

Bose QuietComfort Headphones – Bose

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Best Charity Initiative

WINNER

Elevating Corporate Social Responsibility Through Travel Retail – Duty Free Americas

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Best Diversity & Inclusion Initiative

WINNER

Building a Strong, Diverse, and Engaged Workforce & Elevating the Passenger Journey – Lagardere Travel Retail UAE

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Best Cruise Retail Initiative

Kindly sponsored by Mozart Koogles

WINNER

Rabbit Hole Single Barrel Selection x Celebrity Cruises – Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail

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Best Sustainable Initiative

Kindly sponsored by Moroccanoil

WINNER

Greener Together – Starboard Group’s Backstage Sustainability Wins – Starboard Group

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Coty Multi House Activation – Sustainability Concept – Coty

FINALIST

Butlers Chocolates moves to fully recyclable paper for twist-wrapped chocolates in 2025 – Butlers Chocolates

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Best Airport Retail Initiative (Special Occasion)

WINNER

Cadbury 200th Anniversary – Mondelez World Travel Retail

FINALISTS

Bringing Christmas to Life at DXB: A Strategic and Immersive Brand Activation – Lagardère Travel Retail UAE

International Relaxation Day – Be Relax Spa Middle East

The Olympics @ Frankfurt Airport – Fraport AG

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Best Airport Activation (Out-of-Store)

WINNER

The Balvenie Experience at Changi Airport – William Grant & Sons

FINALISTS

Burberry Basecamp Singapore Concept – Changi Airport – Coty

Hendrick’s Sunspell – Chasing Sunsets Around The World – William Grant & Sons

The Festival of Colors @ Frankfurt Airport – Fraport AG

The Olympics @ Frankfurt Airport– Fraport AG

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Best Airport Retail Initiative (In-Store)

Kindly sponsored by Travel Blue

WINNER

Toblerone Win a Diamond – Mondelez World Travel Retail

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

The Balvenie and Glenfiddich Luxury Shop-In-Shop Concept – William Grant & Sons

FINALISTS

Ritter Sport – Start Your Love Affair with the Square – Alfred-Ritter

Dubai Duty Free x FIX Dessert Chocolatier (The Viral Dubai Chocolate) – Dubai Duty Free

Guerlain Bee Concept Counter – JFK Terminal 1 – International Shoppes

Hugo Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir – 360° Campaign Initiative – Coty

Sharing The Joy Of Shortbread – Edinburgh Airport – Walker’s Shortbread

The Dalmore – The Portfolio Series – Art Gallery Experience – Whyte and Mackay

The Glenlivet Groundbreaker at Changi Airport – Pernod Ricard Global Travel

The GTR debut of Codigo 1530 at JFK Airport – Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail

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Want a piece of the action? Entries to the 2026 Global Travel Retail Awards are open now, with the early bird discount available until 24 March 2026. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday 29 September, 2026, from 18:45-23:00 at Hôtel Martinez in Cannes to coincide with the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. 

To find out more, please visit the dedicated event website www.travelretailawards.com

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