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Moodie Davitt Live: On location at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in Singapore

Welcome to our rolling coverage of the TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore, and our highlights of the week in words, images and video.

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Baltona elevates Kraków Airport retail with locally inspired new-look flagship duty-free store

Baltona has unveiled its largest investment of 2026 at Kraków Airport, introducing a locally inspired flagship duty-free concept celebrating the city’s heritage through immersive, design-led retail.

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Oliver Wyman study: New wave of Asian travellers to shape the region’s next travel retail growth phase

The report identified the next set of travellers that will fuel the region’s travel retail development, and the role of AI and innovation to fuel this future growth.

Cosmetics

Resolution in sight for US$210 million daigou-related lawsuit against The Estée Lauder Companies

The La Mer to Estée Lauder owner is close to resolving a punitive lawsuit taken collectively by shareholders who alleged the American beauty giant had concealed its over-reliance on daigou sales within China.

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“Some mornings stay with you forever”– Avolta & World Future Enterprises celebrate Singapore #KickCancerthon triumph

Avolta and World Future Enterprises invited TFWA show delegates to lace up their running shoes for a 5km Run/Walk in support of #KickCancerThon, the travel retail campaign to raise funds and visibility for cancer research. The result was astonishing.

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Bahrain Duty Free maintains profit momentum in Q1 despite challenging operating environment

The retailer posted a +5.6% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, reaching BD1.78 million (US$4.74 million).

Airport Hospitality World

Airport Hospitality World: Star Alliance reveals luxury lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport; Transavia opens facility in Paris Orly T2

We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.

Food & Confectionery

The Hershey Company packs an orange punch with Moodie Davitt I Love Reese’s Day makeover

The US confectionery powerhouse is celebrating I Love Reese’s Day (18 May) with a vibrant makeover of The Moodie Davitt Report homepage, along with an elegant treatment of our mobile website.

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Pi Insight appoints Sabeen Ditta as Client Success Manager ahead of Global Shopper Database release

Reporting to Pi Insight Managing Director Stephen Hillam, UK-based Sabeen Ditta will work closely with clients to help maximise the value of their data.

The Moodie Blog

The Moodie Blog: Back out of hibernation to accompany ‘The website that never sleeps’

‘The website that never sleeps’ may at no time have paused for rest but The Moodie Blog, I’m delighted to say, is out of hibernation

Airport Hospitality World

AX26: Airport Dimensions study highlights ‘gate hugging’ boomers as airports confront generational spending divide

Findings from the Airport Experience (AX26) study suggest airports can unlock greater satisfaction and commercial returns from older travellers by prioritising simplicity, navigation and clear value propositions over experiential frills.

Food & Beverage

World Cocktail Day: Cyprus Duty Free elevates sense of place with island-inspired drinks experience

Developed in partnership with Cypriot spirits brands Iris Blue and Ovis, the activation combines bartender-led tastings with a curated menu designed to reflect the flavours, colours and atmosphere of Cyprus.

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Middle East crisis: ACI data shows region’s airports under acute stress as conflict hits aviation and travel retail

We feature rolling updates on what ranks as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history.

Food & Confectionery

Ricola builds Asia Pacific travel retail momentum through localisation and brand visibility

The Swiss herbal confectionery specialist is setting its sights on Asia Pacific travel retail, eyeing substantial ‘white space’ for growth where its current presence has only scratched the surface.

Images of the Day

Images of the Day: “The future of travel has begun” with pioneering AI hologram host at LaGuardia Airport

Today’s images from LaGuardia Gateway Partners capture the New York hub’s pioneering interactive Guest Experience Ambassador hologram, the first fully interactive AI hologram for guest service and wayfinding to be deployed at an airport.

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‘Areas for Change’ – Blanca López Alerm outlines the Areas ESG Strategy

Areas Communication, Sustainability & Customer Experience Director Blanca López Alerm outlines the travel food company’s new ESG strategy in this Q&A.

Images of the Day

Images of the Day: Koskenkorva invites travellers to ‘Party like there is tomorrow’ at Copenhagen Airport

Today’s choice of images comes from the Nordics’ busiest travel hub, where brand owner Anora Group is staging a colourful tasting-bar activation focused on its expanding Koskenkorva liqueur portfolio.

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Guest article: Transforming Cam Ranh Airport with Changi’s expertise

ince Changi Airports International began its collaboration with Cam Ranh International Joint Stock Company in February 2024, a steady and impressive transformation has taken place at Cam Ranh International Airport, Vietnam.

Spirits & Wine

Moutai marks strong TFWA presence with refreshed brand identity and sharpened travel retail focus

Travel retail has been positioned as part of Kweichow Moutai’s ‘internationalisation strategic nexus’, as the brand seeks to elevate the duty-free experience into a meaningful touchpoint with consumers.

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Lotte Duty Free powers K-goods discovery through Korea Tourism Contest sponsorship

The sponsorship marks the first time a Korean travel retailer has backed the contest, with the company introducing a ‘Lotte Duty Free CEO Award’ that will grant KRW1 million (US$674) each to three winners.

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China Duty Free Group and One World Duty Free set to reap benefits of improved Port City shopping regulation changes

The measures ease restrictions previously imposed on Sri Lankan citizens purchasing goods from duty-free shopping complexes run by China Duty Free Group and One World Duty Free in Port City.

Moodie Davitt VIDEO

Moodie Davitt CHECK-IN: Introducing the premiere of our new video series

Moodie Davitt STUDIO is proud to introduce the premiere of Moodie Davitt CHECK-IN, a quarterly video series in association with William Grant & Sons, the first episode hosted by Hendrick’s – a most unusual premium gin.

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TRI-POD: Talking leadership & engagement with Global Travel Retail, Bacardi’s Leila Stansfield

Lotte Duty Free weighs closure of Sydney downtown store

“Going forward, our global business direction is focused on portfolio optimisation, building a more stable and sustainable operational footprint centered around airport duty-free, rather than downtown locations,” the South Korean travel retail tells The Moodie Davitt Report.

News

Downtown and downward: How the off-airport duty-free sector has declined amid structural pressures

A series of downtown duty-free closures across Asia Pacific and beyond in recent years highlights the growing challenges facing a business model once regarded as a key travel retail growth driver.

Food & Confectionery

A Matcha made in heaven: Mondelez World Travel Retail and FNA bring new Toblerone TREX to Changi

Handcrafted in a run of 4,000 individually numbered bars, just 66 bars of the exclusive flavour are available per day in Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 for eight weeks throughout May and June.

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