Philippe Fontalba has been appointed to the new role of luxury, fashion and accessories director for ASPAC at LS Travel Retail.
Fontalba has more than 15 years of experience in the travel retail industry in Europe and Asia. His new role will support the company’s focus in the luxury, fashion and accessories market in Asia and the Pacific.
“We have strong ambitions for the growth of luxury and fashion in the region, especially with the upcoming opportunities at Hong Kong International Airport,” says Emmanuel de Place, COO off LS Travel Retail ASPAC. “We are committed to delivering a combination of the best travel retail experiences and unique services to create store environments and a level of customer engagement that go beyond travelers’ expectations. We are continuing to strengthen the already strong local ASPAC team building upon the 60 years of luxury fashion experience we have in Europe and our commitment to delivering proven results for both travelers and airports.”
Fontalba says the luxury fashion market is growing stronger in Asia.
“Since commencement of luxury fashion stores in Sydney International Airport’s Podium, and at Singapore Changi International Airport’s The Fashion Gallery, LS Travel Retail has established two successful multi-brand stores with the latest selection of internationally renowned luxury designer fashion brands. We are also opening two new stand-alone luxury boutiques in Changi International Airport Terminal 1, Longchamp and Dunhill, extending and enhancing the fashion offer at Changi and making it even more irresistible for travelers. There is a huge potential for luxury fashion in the region, and combined with Aelia’s world-class specialist retail expertise, we are determined to deliver insights, innovation and exceptional results to partners throughout Asia and the Pacific.”
