Lagardère Travel Retail

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐀𝐁 2026 Lagardère Travel Retail Chief Commercial & Digital Officer Lylian Vignau will add further depth to the discussion, drawing on his leadership of commercial strategy and digital transformation Lylian Vignau, Chief Commercial & Digital Officer at Lagardère Travel Retail and a member of its Executive Committee, began his career at Rémy Cointreau in 1992, working across France, Australia and China. He joined Casino Group in 1995, serving in senior international roles across Latin America, Switzerland and France, including International Merchandise Director. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/dY5F7XGJ ➡️Register now: https://lnkd.in/gfi5YquD and take advantage of our early bird rates. Airport delegates are eligible for an attractive -50% discount on both the Early Bird and regular registration fees. Contact us for your airport registration code now. The Airport F&B + Hospitality Conference & Awards (FAB) organised by The Moodie Davitt Report and hosted by Bangalore International Airport Ltd will be staged in Bengaluru, India on 7-8 July 2026. Follow our LinkedIn page and subscribe to our newsletter ( https://lnkd.in/dTXbx-2) for regular updates, speaker announcements, and additional details about FAB 2026. #FAB2026 #FABAwards #TheMoodieDavittReport #TheMoodieDavittReportEvents #airports #foodandbeverage #hospitality #hotels #airportlounges #travelretail #TravelDining #Bengaluru #HospitalityExcellence

After months of hard work behind the scenes, our new RELAY store at Heathrow Terminal 2, The Queen’s Terminal, is now up and running. Today, we welcomed our very first customer — an exciting and important milestone for everyone involved in bringing this project to life. A proud moment for all the teams whose commitment, collaboration and hard work made it possible. Looking forward to the official opening next week, and to serving travellers at Europe’s busiest airport.  

We are excited to announce the opening of The Bar at The Daily DXB in Terminal 1, Concourse D at DXB. This is the newest addition to the food hall and has been designed to complement its diverse food line‑up. Joining JailBird, Ikaria, St. Mia, Wok and FIX, The Bar offers travelers a relaxed space to unwind before departure, with a curated selection of wines, champagnes, beers, spirits, crafted cocktails and mocktails. With panoramic views of the tarmac, guests can enjoy dishes from across The Daily DXB food hall while relaxing with a pre‑flight drink. This latest opening underscores Lagardère Travel Retail UAE’s ongoing commitment to transforming existing spaces, to create added value and elevate the passenger experience. Ramy Sleiman Dubai Airports

Today at the TFWA (Tax Free World Association) Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2026 in Singapore, Qihua Wang, EVP Strategy & AI, delivered a clear-eyed perspective on AI in travel retail during her keynote: “AI for Travel Retail — What’s Real, What Isn’t, and What Actually Matters.”   One of the most interesting ideas discussed today was that the gap between AI expectations and operational reality is often misunderstood. In travel retail, the main limitation is not necessarily the technology itself. It is the complexity of the ecosystem we operate in: fragmented data, multiple stakeholders, disconnected systems and short, contextual customer interactions. Which is why the conversation around AI should probably move beyond projections and focus more on the operational conditions required to create real impact at scale.   The most immediate transformation is already happening elsewhere: helping teams process information faster, reduce operational friction, improve decision-making and collaborate more effectively across functions and organisations.   AI in travel retail may ultimately prove to be less disruptive than many predicted — but deeply transformative nonetheless. And likely irreversible.   Thank you to the TFWA (Tax Free World Association) teams and everyone who joined the discussion today.

At TFWA (Tax Free World Association) Singapore, come join Lagardère Travel Retail's presentation on May 12: 💡 “AI for Travel Retail — what’s real, what isn’t, and what actually matters.” A keynote followed by a discussion moderated by Franck Waechter. No hype. No theory. Just the truth — and a bit of fun. 😊 See you in Singapore! #TFWA #TravelRetail #AI #Airports #RetailTransformation #Innovation

We’re delighted to be partnering with Geneva Airport as joint sponsors of the Opening Cocktail at the TR Consumer Forum 2026. As the forum returns for its sixth edition, Geneva holds a special place for Lagardère Travel Retail, making this partnership all the more meaningful for us. We are also very pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the discussions, exchange perspectives with industry peers and engage with partners from across the travel retail community on the trends and insights shaping the future of our industry. We look forward to welcoming delegates to what promises to be an excellent event. Genève Aéroport

At ACI Asia‑Pacific & Middle East, I’m looking forward to discussing how AI can support airports, passengers and their partners when it matters most. Agentic AI is not about tech for tech’s sake. It’s about helping airports manage their operations better—reducing information gaps, speeding up coordination across stakeholders, and protecting the passenger experience when operations are under pressure. I’ll share a concrete crisis‑management use case during my keynote. Excited to see airport partners and industry peers in Bangkok! Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Lagardère Travel Retail #ACI #AirportOperations #Airport #TravelRetail #AgenticAI #AIinAviation #PassengerExperience #AirportInnovation

Enhancing the dining mix at Düsseldorf Airport   Lagardère Travel Retail is pleased to announce the launch of a new range of food and retail concepts at Düsseldorf Airport. At the heart of this project is a clear ambition: to build the right blend of dining and retail to meet the expectations of today’s travellers, combining international appeal with strong local relevance.   On the dining side, particular attention has been paid to curating a balanced and complementary offer. From EL&N London and popeyes, to bona’me, Papa Pepe and Rheinbissen, the mix brings together global brands, established concepts and regional flavours, creating a range of options adapted to different moments of the journey.   In Travel Essentials, the rollout of new RELAY formats reflects the strength of our leading retail brand and its ability to continuously adapt to passengers’ evolving needs, across environments and customer profiles.   This project also marks an important step in our partnership with Düsseldorf Airport, with a shared ambition to progressively enhance the overall passenger experience.   Thank you to Düsseldorf Airport for their trust, and to our teams in Germany for their hard work in delivering this exciting new development. Gemeinsam gestalten wir die Zukunft des Reisens!