Airport of the Year
Airport Retailer of the Year

Best New Shop Opening
2021 saw global travel retail activities begin to rebound, albeit gradually. Many companies, however, took advantage of the down time afforded by the pandemic to focus on news developments with 2021 seeing several store openings.
Border, Downtown or Non-Airport Retailer of the Year
Campaign of the Year
The best travel retail campaign, activation, store opening or pop-up by a retailer, supplier or landlord, judged against a range of factors including innovation, concept and consumer impact. This can be a physical or digital initiative – or both. At a time when consumer interaction is challenged and needs have changed, the travel retail industry has had to think outside of the box and therefore judges will look for creativity from entrants.
Collaboration of the Year
As the industry faces its biggest challenge to date, there has never more emphasis on the strength and value of partnerships. This award acknowledges those who have worked together to grow business for all concerned.
Cruise or Ferry Line Retailer of the Year
This award honours the exceptional achievements by a retailer operating in the global cruise retail channel against the backdrop of the global coronavirus crisis.
Inflight Retailer of the Year
This award honours the exceptional achievements by a retailer operating in the inflight channel in against the backdrop of the global coronavirus crisis.
Online Travel Retailer of the Year
This award honours the exceptional achievements in the online market by a travel retailer over the past year.
People & Planet Award
Open to individuals, team efforts or businesses in global travel retail that have shown an impressive commitment to environmental, social and governance factors through their activities over the past year – however small or localised – which have had a demonstrable positive impact on people and the planet.
Star Beauty Product of the Year
The Star Beauty Product of the Year award celebrates the hero product in this category in travel retail in the past 12 months, whether that is a new launch or an SKU that has stood the test of time. Judges will be looking for performance highlights, star quality and brand visibility. You must include travel retail market history, size and RRP details.
Star Confectionery & Fine Foods Product of the Year
The Star Confectionery & Fine Foods Product of the Year award celebrates the hero product in this category in travel retail in the past 12 months, whether that is a new launch or an SKU that has stood the test of time. You must include travel retail market history, size and RRP details.
Star Electronics, Toys, Gifts & Travel Accessories Product of the Year
The Star Electronics, Toys, Gifts & Travel Accessories Product of the Year award celebrates the hero product in this category in travel retail in the past 12 months, whether that is a new launch or an SKU that has stood the test of time You must include travel retail market history, size and RRP details.
Star Jewellery & Watches, Fashion & Accessories Product of the Year
The Star Product across Jewellery & Watches/Fashion & Accessories (including sunglasses) Product of the Year award celebrates the hero product in this category in travel retail in the past 12 months, whether that is a new launch or an SKU that has stood the test of time. Judges will be looking for performance highlights, star quality and brand visibility. You must include travel retail market history, size and RRP details.
Star Spirits Product of the Year
The Star Spirits Product of the Year award celebrates the hero product in this category in travel retail in the past 12 months, whether that is a new launch or an SKU that has stood the test of time. Judges will be looking for performance highlights, star quality and brand visibility. You must include travel retail market history, size and RRP details.
Star Tobacco & New Generation Product of the Year
The Star Tobacco & New Generation Product of the Year award celebrates the hero product in this category in travel retail in the past 12 months, whether that is a new launch or an SKU that has stood the test of time. You must include travel retail market history, size and RRP details.
Star Wines Product of the Year
The Star Wines Product of the Year award celebrates the hero product in this category in travel retail in the past 12 months, whether that is a new launch or an SKU that has stood the test of time. Judges will be looking for performance highlights, star quality and brand visibility. You must include travel retail market history, size and RRP details.
Supplier of the Year
The best supplier to the global travel-retail sector of any size will be one that has provided the best quality of service, competitiveness and customer satisfaction throughout the turbulence of the pandemic.

Team of the Year
For this award, teams working in travel retail can nominate their outstanding achievements through the challenges of the past year, however small or localised. Judges will look for teams who have made a positive non-commercial impact, i.e. social or environmental.
Technology Success Story of the Year
This category is open to established or new technology innovations in travel retail from all stakeholders, whether that is a product, an app or a website.