Lagardère Travel Retail has unveiled new shops at Gold Coast Airport’s Common User Terminal, after winning five concessions in a competitive tender held in late 2016; the sites cover both International and Domestic departure lounges, as well as arrivals.

 

The travel retailer says it has also upgraded its Aelia Duty Free store and added the ‘world’s largest travel essentials brand’, Relay, to the retail mix in the International lounge.

 

The revised offer at LTR’s Aelia store showcases select brands relevant to the airport’s passenger demographics, including Bundaberg Rum, Sunglass Hut and tech2go.

 

The new retail developments coincide with the Gold Coast Airport’s preparation for the 2018 Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast.

 

STRONG SENSE OF PLACE

“We’re delighted to deliver new and innovative concepts to the Gold Coast Airport, offering the passengers a complete Travel Essentials, Destination and Duty Free offer, with a strong mix of local flavour and true sense of place” said Lagardère Travel Retail CEO of Pacific region, Matthieu Mercier.

 

 

“We have enjoyed a long and successful partnership with the airport since 2002, so are excited to be part of this redevelopment phase.”

 

Deborah Price, General Manager Commercial of Gold Coast Airport commented: “Gold Coast Airport is delighted with the new Lagardère Travel Retail concepts that are innovative and have captured the essence of a sense of place.”

 

 

“The yellow coloured kombi van is the centre piece of the store merchandised with locally-sourced apparel along with the Movie World and Commonwealth Games concept area has been a huge success.

 

“The Out Of Australia store in the International Terminal brings a different dimension with a more sophisticated souvenir offer and has been designed with warmth and feel of the Outback.

 

PREPPING FOR THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES

“This is all part of upgrading and enhancing the passenger experience in preparation for the Commonwealth Games in April 2018.”

 

Lagardère Travel Retail operate Aelia Duty Free, Relay, tech2go, Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories, The Gold Coast Store, Out of Australia, MAC Cosmetics, Hub Convenience and soon-to-open Sunglass Hut Kiosk at the Gold Coast Airport.