Lagardère AWPL selected to deliver new retail and dining experience at Sunshine Coast Airport

Sunshine Coast Airport has selected Lagardère AWPL as its retail and food & beverage to support the transformation of the terminal, marking the launch of a new partnership and the largest commercial investment in the airport’s history.

The project will introduce a renewed retail and dining environment aligned with the airport’s ambition to enhance the passenger experience while showcasing the identity and produce of the Sunshine Coast region.

Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills said: “Partnering with a world-class international operator allows us to reimagine what our terminal can offer to deliver more choice for travellers. Their reputation across the world and commitment to quality align strongly with our vision to improve the passenger experience and showcase the best of our region.”

From mid-2026 through to late-2027, Lagardère AWPL will progressively open seven outlets totalling approximately 1000m², including travel essentials with the leading brand RELAY and the flagship specialty retail concept Discover Sunshine Coast. The development will also introduce an expanded food & beverage offer featuring a new burger brand, all-day dining kitchen & bar, expanded Asian, fresh food and dedicated departure and arrival cafés.

Already present in 13 airports across the region, and following recent openings in Adelaide, Hobart and Sydney, RELAY continues to strengthen its position as the leading Travel Essentials brand in the region, combining strong passenger recognition with the flexibility to adapt its offer to local markets and airport environments. Alongside it, Discover Sunshine Coast will serve as a dedicated showcase for local producers, products and regional stories, creating a strong sense of place throughout the terminal. The expanded dining offer will introduce a broader range of formats across the day, placing local ingredients and accessible, high-quality options at the heart of the passenger experience.

Costa Kouros, CEO Lagardère AWPL, added: “My team and I would like to sincerely thank Sunshine Coast Airport for their continued trust. It is a partnership spanning almost two decades. Together with local partners, our teams are committed to delivering a transformed retail and dining experience, with a genuine focus on the Sunshine Coast and its producers.”

Luc Mansion, Group Chief Financial and Regional Chief Operating Officer -Pacific, at Lagardère Travel Retail, commented: “We are proud to partner with Sunshine Coast Airport at an important stage in its development. Our role is to support the airport’s vision through disciplined execution and consistently high operational standards, while ensuring the commercial offer reflects both the character of the region and the expectations of today’s travellers. By combining internationally recognised formats with locally anchored concepts, we aim to build a sustainable commercial environment that delivers long-term value for the airport, its partners and the wider Sunshine Coast community.”

This new partnership represents a significant step in Lagardère AWPL’s continued development in the Pacific region, where the company operates more than 150 stores across 26 airports, supported by over 1,700 team members in Australia and, New Zealand.

About Lagardère AWPL
Lagardère AWPL is the largest travel retail operator in the Pacific region, with a portfolio of more than 150 stores located in major and regional airports throughout Australia and New Zealand.  Lagardère AWPL is a joint venture owned and operated by Costa Kouros and Lagardere Travel Retail that has established a strong footprint across core travel retail categories of Duty Free, Travel Essentials, Specialty and Food & Beverage.

About Lagardère Travel Retail
Lagardère Travel Retail, a subsidiary of Louis Hachette Group (through Lagardère group), an international group listed on Euronext Growth, is a leading global Travel Retailer, with the longest standing expertise of serving the needs of travelers and partners across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Dining. Lagardère Travel Retail operates over 5,000 stores in airports, railway stations and other concessions in over 50 countries, and has generated €8.0 bn in sales (100%) in 2025.
We harness our pioneering culture to make travel more enjoyable with bespoke offers and experiences. We invest our world-class global expertise and local knowledge to design value-creating partnerships and experiences for our stakeholders: landlords, brands, travelers, employees and communities.
We actively champion the more sustainable future of Travel Retail through our comprehensive CSR strategy, covering all aspects of where we, as a business, have an impact and can make a difference.
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