#TimeForTravel: First steps to recovery in Ukraine as Heinemann partnership stores reopen While “a crisis like no other” (in the words of the International Monetary Fund) rages, it is important to identify and highlight the sectors of the aviation, tourism and travel retail business that are beginning more rapidly, to recover. In this column, we bring you regular updates about how airports, airlines, travel retailers and brands are planning for and investing in the recovery; how governments are opening borders; and how various stakeholders are shaping up for the new normal. Please send your contributions to
[email protected]. FOR UPDATES FROM 20 JUNE ONWARDS, CLICK HERE 20 June Ukraine Alexander Kolomytsev, Deputy Director General at the Gebr Heinemann partnership in Ukraine, BFGH Travel Retail, reports that the stores at Boryspil International, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International and Odessa International airports have reopened. “First steps to recovery!” he writes. “The recovery path is hard and slow, but we returned stronger and prepared, proud and brand new, with an increased liquor, tobacco and confectionery Premium Taste shop in KBP (Boryspil International). We welcome all passengers of Ukraine to enjoy the modern advanced ambience of the shop, selected products and attractive price offers.” 19 June – #TimeForTravel Estonia Baltic Sea cruise-ferry company Tallink has extended the number of services on its Tallinn-Turku route this Summer due to strong demand, a move that should also boost the crucial onboard revenue shopping channel. The new temporary route, served by the Baltic Queen vessel, was only launched on Monday but a surge in bookings has led to the company adding 12 more return trips in late July and early August.