India, 28th August 2025: India Retails and Hospitality Private Limited (IRHPL) is proud to announce that its flagship concepts, Artport and Susegado Microbrewery, have been shortlisted as finalists for the prestigious Frontier Awards 2025, which will be held at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes. Widely regarded as the “Oscars of Travel Retail”, the Frontier Awards recognize global excellence, innovation, and leadership in the travel retail and duty-free industry.
In a remarkable achievement, IRHPL stands as the only Indian brand—and one of the very few emerging businesses—among the global heavyweights shortlisted this year. Competing alongside industry icons such as Louis Vuitton, Lego Café, Green Apple Books, and other luxury leaders, IRHPL has carved a niche for itself with homegrown concepts that blend innovation, culture, and hospitality.
Artport, shortlisted under the Best Specialty Concept – Retail category, is redefining airport retail by transforming transit zones into curated cultural galleries. By exclusively showcasing GI-tagged handicrafts such as Madhubani paintings, Blue Pottery, Pochampally Ikat, and Etikoppaka toys, Artport brings India’s heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainability to global travelers in a way that is immersive, authentic, and impactful.
Susegado Microbrewery, a finalist in the Best Speciality Concept – F&B and Hybrid category, is India’s first airport microbrewery, located at GOX Mopa Airport in North Goa. Spanning 5,000 sq. ft., it blends authentic Goan charm with world-class hospitality—serving locally crafted beers alongside Goan and international cuisines, in a space designed with Azulejo tiles, artisanal murals, and traveler-friendly amenities. Susegado offers a relaxed yet elevated airport dining experience that sets a new benchmark in airport hospitality.
Commenting on this milestone, Mr Naresh Sharma, CEO of IRHPL (Group of companies), said: “Being recognized on such a prestigious stage alongside global giants is both humbling and inspiring. As the only Indian business to feature among the finalists, this achievement underscores our vision to innovate, inspire, and elevate the travel retail and F&B experience. With Artport and Susegado, we are proud to showcase India’s unique blend of creativity, culture, and world-class hospitality on the international stage.”
The Frontier Awards 2025 will gather the world’s most influential names in travel retail and hospitality, celebrating concepts that are redefining the future of global travel experiences. This recognition not only places IRHPL among the world’s best but also highlights how emerging Indian brands can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with global icons.