Global Winners and Finalists 2018

Product Awards

Best Children’s Product 2018

WINNER : Lego – Ninjago Movie Green Ninja Mech Dragon


Finalist: Steiff – Leyla Dog in Suitcase

Finalist: Steiff – Leyla Dog in Suitcase

Finalist: Steiff – Fynn Teddy Bear in Suitcase

Best confectionery product 2018

WINNER: Butlers – Platinum Collection


Finalist: Al Nassma – Whole Nut edition bars

Finalist: Butlers – Mini Bars

Finalist: Godiva, Gold Discovery 28pcs

Finalist: Guylian – Master’s Selection Golden Gift Box

Finalist: KitKat – Mini Moments

Finalist: Ricola – Sugarfree Herb Drop 75g Tin

Finalist: Ritter Sport – Chocolate Card

Finalist: Toblerone – Messages

Best electronics product 2018

WINNER: AYO – Anti Jet Lag Glasses [tied score]


Finalist: Aircommerce – Smartlug

Finalist: Mitone – Kids Headphone

Finalist: ReboundTAG – Microchip Luggage Tag

est fashion & accessories product (including luggage & leather goods) 2018

WINNER: Desigual – Inflight Exclusive 2-in-1 Wallet & Clutch


Finalist: Aigner – Pina bag

Finalist: Bric’s – Capri Carry-on Trolley

Finalist: Kipling – Art M

Finalist: Lacoste – Paris Polo

Best fragrance product 2018

WINNER : Oscar de la Renta – Bella Blanca


Finalist: Anna Sui – Fantasia

Finalist: Dunhill – Icon Racing

Finalist: Gucci – Bloom

Finalist: Tiffany – Eau de Parfum

Best make-up product 2018

WINNER : Nars – Powermatte Lip Pigment (Shiseido)


Finalist: Perricone – No Makeup Foundation

Best skincare, haircare, bath and body product 2018

WINNER : Seascape Island Apothecary – Travel Essentials Trio Gift Set


Finalist: Fresh – Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum

Finalist: Fresh – Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner

Finalist: Seascape Island Apothecary – Awake Oil / Sleep Oil Duo Gift Set

Finalist: Shiseido – WASO – Your Skin Diet

Finalist: The Ritual of Sakura – Travel Exclusives

Best spirits product 2018

WINNER : Aberfeldy 12 years old – Gold Bar Travel Retail Exclusive Gift Pack (Bacardi)


Finalist: Choya – Gold Edition

Finalist: Crystal Head Vodka – Aurora

Finalist: Crystal Head Vodka – 1L

Finalist: Glenfiddich – Experimental Series Project XX

Finalist: Jack Daniel’s – Tennessee Whiskey

Finalist: The Macallan – Enigma

Finalist: Whitley Neill – Handcrafted Dry Gin

Finalist: Whitley Neill – Rhubarb & Ginger Gin

Finalist: Wild Turkey – Master’s Keep Decades Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Finalist: Woodford Reserve – Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Best sunglasses/eyewear product 2018

WINNER : Travel Blue – Z-Zoom Reading Glasses


Finalist: Invu – Sunglasses T1802a

Finalist: Marcolin – GU7559 color code 28X

Finalist: Maui Jim – Ilima

Finalist: Maui Jim – Talk Story

Best travel accessory 2018

WINNER : Cabeau – Evolution S3


Finalist: nod2.0 – Ultimate Travel Pillow by Zdoze

Best watches & jewellery product 2018

WINNER : Toscow – Provence Romance


Finalist: Clogau – Fairy Locket

Finalist: Daniel Wellington – Travel Retail Exclusive Cambridge Combo Watch Set

Finalist: Frederique Constant – Horological Smartwatch

Finalist: Icelandair – Bracelet from Sign

Finalist: Icelandair – Ring from Sign

Finalist: Love X Infinity – Message Jewellery Gift Collection

Best wines product 2018

WINNER : Baron Philippe de Rothschild – Mouton Cadet Reserve Bordeaux


Finalist: Castagner – Grappa Fuoriclasse Leon 15 Years

Finalist: Ramon Bilbao Journey Collection Wines – Crianza, Reserva, High Altitude

Finalist: Oscar.697 – Bianco Vermouth

Finalist: Oscar .697 – Rosso Vermouth

Best travel exclusive product 2018

[Highest scoring travel exclusive item from all product categories]

WINNER: Aberfeldy 12 years old – Gold Bar Travel Retail Exclusive Gift Pack (Bacardi)


Airport Retail Awards

Best airport for customer service 2018

WINNER : Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)


Finalist: Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Finalist: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Finalist: Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

Finalist: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Best digital and social media offer 2018

WINNER : Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)


Finalist: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

Finalist: Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Finalist: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Finalist: Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

Best airport for ‘sense of place’ 2018

WINNER : Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)


Finalist: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

Finalist: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Finalist: Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

Finalist: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Best airport for retail environment (as voted for by millennials) 2018

WINNER : Dubai International Airport (DXB) in partnership with Dubai Duty Free


Finalist: Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

Finalist: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

Finalist: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Finalist: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Finalist: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Best airport for retail environment (as voted for by all age groups) 2018

WINNER : Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)


Finalist: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Finalist: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Finalist: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Finalist: Dubai International Airport (DXB)