Versace gains prime position at Beijing

(16-Sep-2003) - Beijing Capital International Airport has gained approval for a Rmb16.7bn ($2.02bn) expansion plan to boost the airport?s capacity in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

(14-Dec-2002) - CHINA. Beijing Capital International Airport is to tender for consultants to design the commercial part of its new terminal building in January. Scheduled for completion in 2007, this second international facility will be part of a Rmb12bn ($1.45bn) expansion. It will handle the expected surge in passengers from the present 27m a year to 55m in 2008, when Beijing will host the Olympic Games.

(16-Oct-2002) - CHINA. After protracted negotiations with management company Paragon Brand Management, eight stand-alone boutiques are to open at Beijing Capital International airport. Later this month Bally, Lanvin and Salvatore Ferragamo outlets will join what is the first Dunhill shop in China to carry the new Bond Street ?red? look.

(16-Oct-2002) - After protracted negotiations with management company Paragon Brand Management, eight stand-alone boutiques are to open at Beijing Capital International airport.

(5-Jun-2003) - Beijing Capital International Airport is going ahead with retail relocations and the planned renovation of its main duty-free shop next month despite the depressed market caused by SARS.