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Live from The Trinity Forum 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City

We present rolling coverage of The Trinity Forum 2024, live from the Gem Center in Ho Chi Minh City (5-6 November).

Spirits and Wines

Engagement, education and experience – Penfolds on the pillars of wine’s progress in travel retail

Put wine exploration and experience at the heart of the travel retail environment and offer, and commercial and reputational rewards will follow. So says Penfolds Global Director – Global Travel Michael Jackson in this interview.

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Images of the Day: Rabanne’s golden multi-axis animation returns to Heathrow in style

The striking, multi-axis animation offers the luxury house’s fragrance, makeup and fashion products in one space where travellers can discover Rabanne’s key scents showcased via an interactive fragrance bar.

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Airport Dimensions partners with SASCO to elevate lounge services across Vietnam

Airport Dimensions and Southern Airports Services’ first joint project is the renovation of the Rose Lounge at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Moodie Davitt STUDIO: Airport Wonders of the World Episode 3 – Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free: ‘A Shopper’s Paradise’

Moodie Davitt STUDIO today proudly unveils Episode 3 of Airport Wonders of the World, a new film series dedicated to the greatest gateways on the planet. It is dedicated to Qatar Duty Free’s Skytrax- and Frontier Award-winning shopping line-up and features visionary Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh.

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IPPG and CDFG sign landmark strategic partnership at The Trinity Forum 2024 (Updated)

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the final moments of the first day of the conference, and aims to enhance mutual growth between the two companies.

The Moodie Blog

Back on the road as The Trinity Forum hits Ho Chi Minh City

It’s the 21st anniversary of the event I created way back in 2003 when the first Trinity Forum was held in London. The event, like the travel retail sector, has come a long way since, both geographically and in terms of substance.

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E23 Retail and DRP seal partnership to “revolutionise” data-driven solutions in travel retail

The partners aim to combine data insights and AI-driven tools to transform in-store merchandising and customer engagement.

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ACI World launches expert guide to drive airports’ commercial revenues in a digital era

The ‘Airport Commercial Digital Transformation Best Practices’ highlights key strategies to enhance the passenger experience and unlock commercial opportunities amid fast-paced digital change.

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Strange Predictions: Test your rugby punditry skills as Ireland take on the All Blacks

Green or Black? Who will win Friday’s grudge rugby international between the All Blacks and Ireland? Have your say and win a bottle of fabulous Strange Nature Gin from, you guessed it, New Zealand. Plus we report another Irish connection in the results to our last competition.

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Fraport’s international business drives nine-month results; revenue reaches €3.393 billion

Fraport has reported a notable rise in revenue and profit for the first nine months of 2024, with total revenue up +12.2% to €3.393 billion and EBITDA increasing +9.5% to €1.051 billion.

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Local brand spotlight: Lotte Duty Free opens Seven Eight Under pop-up in Myeong-dong

The limited-edition ‘Rudyindahouse’ style is featured, underlining the art sneaker brand’s popularity with MZ generation consumers.

Cosmetics

Cellcosmet and Lagardère celebrate Swiss skincare excellence with Geneva animation

The pop-up underscores Cellcosmet’s commitment to delivering science-driven skincare to a global audience and enhancing the travel retail experience with memorable experiences.

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Punta del Este Airport’s modern terminal set for December opening

With opening planned for late December, the expanded terminal is set to introduce modern design, fully accessible amenities, a larger duty-free store and customised preferential experiences.

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DFP rolls out online sales platform with key travel retailers to boost duty-free market

With the introduction of South Korea’s visa-free travel policy to China, DFP aims to increase demand from this key customer segment through its new online sales service.

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Starboard brings Venus Fashion’s first stores to the Caribbean and Mexico cruise retail

This collaboration brings women’s resort wear to cruise ships across Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages.

Images of the Day

Images of the Day: ‘Thriller’ flash mob brings Halloween to Rio de Janeiro Airport

Today’s image selection comes from Avolta at Rio de Janeiro Airport, where costumed performers dressed as zombies and other eerie creatures staged a ‘Thriller’ flash mob.

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Video Interview: “Digitalisation and AI will fundamentally reshape travel retail” says Blueprint

During the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, Blueprint Partners’ Karl Walter, Thomas Kaneko Henningsen and Sonja Soskic joined The Moodie Davitt Report for an exclusive interview.

Food & Beverage

Transforming challenges into opportunity: Lamar Letts on the creation of Hylux

In this exclusive interview, Hylux Founder & CEO Lamar Letts opens up about his transition from track athlete to business leader, sharing insights into the company’s future in travel retail.

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Gebr. Heinemann reorganises Asia Pacific operations in response to regional downturn

As part of the realignment, Heinemann Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer Marvin von Plato has decided to leave the Heinemann Group.

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Dubai Airports reveals Airport Excellence Awards 2024 winners

The awards ceremony took place on 30 October at the Park Hyatt, showcasing more than 15 categories that celebrate partners for raising the bar in customer service, operational excellence, sustainability and visual impact.

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The Moodie Davitt Magazine & Category Insights – The Trinity Forum

Welcome to the latest edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, updated with new editorial, advertising and video content to coincide with The Trinity Forum, which takes place this week in Vietnam.

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Industry leaders gather as The Trinity Forum comes to Vietnam

The world’s most influential travel retail and airport commercial revenues conference has attracted a stellar line-up of industry speakers, sponsors and delegates to Ho Chi Minh City this week as the event makes its debut in Vietnam.

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Asia Pacific travel retail’s largest Chanel Winter Tale podium launched with Shinsegae Duty Free at Incheon Airport

The 142sq m Chanel Winter Tale podium at Incheon Airport Terminal 2 offers an array of interactive experiences. A photo zone featuring AR technology allows visitors to capture the excitement of travel with snowy backdrops, while a personalised wish card printing station lets travellers send messages to friends and loved ones.

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