Food & Beverage
Fraport Group has named Avolta and Lagardère Travel Retail as the winners of two key food & beverage packages in the new T3, which opens in 2026.
My lengthy visit to the domestic and international zones underlined time and again not only the ambition underpinning the airport’s transformation but also the huge potential this already flourishing gateway offers.
Events to mark the start of the Year of the Wood Snake included a traditional Seal Ceremony, ribbon and cake cutting, plus dance performances.
With the 21 February deadline for nominations nearing, things are heating up for The Moodie Davitt Report’s pioneering cross-category travel retail awards programme.
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This is the eleventh edition of the prestigious annual awards that embrace the entire travel journey, spanning categories from best use of video to top-performing social media campaigns and influencer marketing initiatives, use of AI and digital disruption.
VP Retail & Ancillary Revenue Andres Villalever says: “As the world’s largest cruise port operator, we’re proud to sponsor The Retail Days at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, co-organised by The Moodie Davitt Report.”
Who will win the Australian Tennis Open, men’s and women’s? And who will be runner-up? Be in with a chance to win a bottle of outstanding Strange Nature Gin.
Ever Rich Duty Free has introduced two limited-edition whisky collections to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year: Omar Year of the Snake and Glenfarclas ‘Floral Spring Series’.
Singapore Changi Airport served 67.7 million passengers in 2024, a +14.8% year-on-year rise, with flight movements up +11.5% to 366,000.
Located in Terminal 1 East Hall, the Moroccan coffee brand’s new boutique spans 41sq m, complete with a takeaway corner.
Hong Kong International Airport served over 53 million passengers in 2024, a sharp increase of +34.3% compared to the previous year, while flight movements soared +12.5%, totalling 33,550.
Tobacco and Reduced Risk Products
The US Food and Drug Administration has today authorised Swedish Match’s ZYN nicotine pouches, marking a milestone for the Philip Morris International subsidiary.
Designed to drive sales and loyalty through lasting branded experiences, WHS Media allows brands to engage consumers across more than 300 WHSmith North America locations, reaching shoppers in-store and through digital offsite channels.
Tourism nearly returned to pre-pandemic strength in 2024, with 1.4 billion international travellers recorded by UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer.
With expanded global reach and a portfolio of innovative launches, the French skincare brand strengthened its position in the channel by expanding to 52 countries and 543 travel retail doors.
By blending the cultural symbolism with its ‘Garden of Splendours’ concept, The Glen Grant immerses travellers in a world of rich flavour, innovation and storytelling.
In this exclusive interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, Kavalan CEO Y.T. Lee discusses the company’s travel retail expansion and highlights the important role of gifting in its premium travel retail offerings.
The Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum will take place in Sydney for the first time in 2025. It will run on 22-23 July, preceded by the popular Ground Transport Forum on 21 July.
The project, developed in collaboration with airlines, is designed to enhance terminal capacity and elevate the passenger experience.
Infin’Eat features five food & beverage venues – EL&N London Café, Sawa, Strada Mia, Kaki and Hardees – and is the first in a series planned for major airports by Lagardère Travel Retail under the new food hall brand name.
The purchasing consortium, which is led by Malaysia sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional and includes Global Infrastructure Partners and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, recently extended its controlling shareholding in the airport company to 86.51%.
The environmental project, launched in partnership with Blue Ribbon Ocean Conservation Association, continues the brand’s ongoing SAVE the BLUE campaign and underscores its commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation.
WiTR+ aims to raise €15,000 to renovate the dormitories housing 400 Toutes à l’école students, creating a healthier living environment to support their studies.
Today’s selection of images comes from Duty Zero by cdf at Hong Kong International Airport and its special offers featuring Year of the Snake-themed wines, spirits and confectionery.
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