The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 44 countries and territories, today released its Travel Retail Study in the Post-Pandemic Era, revealing a fundamental shift in airport retail dynamics. The study points out that younger travelers are now driving spend, while passenger behaviour, rather than sheer traffic volumes, has become the defining factor of airport travel retail performance.
In the jubilant atmosphere celebrating the 80th Independence Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), as 250 key projects and constructions are inaugurated and commenced nationwide, ACV collaborated with the People's Committee of Ca Mau province to organize the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ca Mau Airport Expansion and Upgrade project.
Construction of one of New Zealand’s largest solar projects has reached a major milestone, with the installation of the first row of solar panels – known in the industry as the ‘Golden Row’ – now complete at Kōwhai Park solar farm.
GMR Aero led consortium-GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) today announced that Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has been awarded the ACI Accessibility Accreditation – Level 1 by Airports Council International (ACI) World. This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in RGIA’s journey toward creating a more inclusive, accessible, and dignified travel experience for all passengers, including those with disabilities and reduced mobility.
Airports Council International (ACI) has awarded the prestigious Level 4 accreditation in Airport Customer Experience to Mangaluru International Airport. With this, the airport has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards excellence in customer service.
Queenstown Airport and Remarkables Station National Trust Ltd have formed a partnership to restore native biodiversity at the base of the Remarkables/Kawarau mountain range.
In a landmark achievement for India’s aviation sector, Delhi Airport, operated and managed by GMR Aero-led consortium Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), has been awarded the prestigious IGBC Net Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum certification for its Terminals 1, 2, and 3 – making it the first and only airport in India to receive this recognition for the Operations Phase.
The renewed accreditation acknowledges QAIA’s exceptional work in aligning its carbon management strategies with global climate goals by reaching absolute emissions reductions, responsibly compensating for residual emissions under its control and actively engaging business partners in these efforts.
Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in airport hospitality, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by hosting a Zero-Waste Masterclass recently at the Plaza Premium Lounge, KLIA Terminal 2. The session was led by internationally acclaimed plant-based chef and zero-waste expert, Chef Vojtech Vegh and attended by key personnel from the PPG Culinary team, local chefs and airport partners.
With the aviation industry poised for exponential growth, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) is set to make strong recommendations at the 60th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) from 28 July to 1 August 2025.
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