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Japan Tourism Marketing Co will present an insight into Japanese travel and purchasing patterns and shopping motivations in Singapore this month. TRI offers an exclusive preview

Most of the tourist destinations affected by the December 2004 tsunami that struck the Indian Ocean have recovered well and the tourism and travel-retail sectors are benefiting from the return of visitors to these locations. Sandra Newman reports

Travel Shop Window

Beijing airport’s cavernous new terminal three has impressed the world with its bold design, high-tech features and virtually faultless opening earlier this year, well ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games. But does the new facility’s retail offer reach the same high standard? Joe Bates reports

It has been a steep learning curve for Alpha Asia’s new joint-venture retail operation at Delhi Indira Ghandi International airport. But, as managing director Paul Topping tells Joe Bates, the operator is making the best of a bad situation in the hope of better things to come

Luxury lifestyle brand Shanghai Tang is blossoming in its native Asia. Now with the help of celebrity endorsements, a network of US and European flagships and travel-retail locations, it’s also building worldwide appeal, writes Alison Clements

The Nuance Group attracted speculation about its food and beverage ambitions with last month’s announcement of an exclusive worldwide deal with Global Brands Group to operate licensed retail concepts, including Disney Naturally. Michael Eaton asks Nuance executive vice-president strategy and business development Ivo Favotto about new and existing opportunities

Chow Sang Sang’s low public profile hides a jewellery retail giant in and around mainland China, with total turnover of more than $1bn. Nicole Mezzasalma finds out more about the company’s operations downtown and in travel-retail

Chinese demand for western luxury fashion brands means that airports are delivering more of what they want—and it will be India’s turn next. Kevin Rozario reports

Duty- and tax-free operators in Southeast Asia target mainly airports or prime city locations when opening new shops. But in view of looming changes to regulations they should look more closely at opportunities at the borders, argues Luc Citrinot

For Sung-Joo Kim, the term “my brand” doesn’t indicate a marketing or sales relationship—she owns the brand. Her pride and passion shine through in a remarkably frank interview with Michael Eaton