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Live from The Trinity Forum 2026 in Doha
We feature highlights of a busy, high-quality agenda from the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference in Doha, Qatar.
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We feature highlights of a busy, high-quality agenda from the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference in Doha, Qatar.
The latest WHSmith investments in major North of England travel hubs include a travel essentials store and the Grindsmith café at Manchester, and an exanded one-stop-shop at Liverpool.
World Nutella Day is being brought to life with an exclusive, QR-code-powered collection and digitally driven Avolta activation at Milan Malpensa Airport.
CDA has issued a Request for Information to gauge market interest in potential sponsorship and naming rights opportunities at Chicago O’Hare and Midway international airports.
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#KickCancerThon, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research, continues with vigour despite the tragic passing of its founder Sinead Moodie. And ARI Middle East is literally stepping up its effort in grand style.
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Welcome to the latest digital edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, published to coincide with The Trinity Forum, which takes place in Doha on 5-6 February.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
“Milano Malpensa is not merely a point of arrival, but the first point of contact with Italy for athletes and delegations,” says SEA Milan Airports.
In this role, Maga will lead B&S’s duty-free and travel retail sales strategy, with responsibility for driving brand growth in both established and emerging markets.
Selected after a rigorous technical and commercial evaluation process, both firms reflect their strong alignment with Sydney Airport’s ambition for an efficient, resilient and world-class passenger experience.
The Duty Free World Council has provided a positive update on the uptake of its Responsible Retail training courses, with a significant milestone in sight.
#KickCancerThon, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research, continues with vigour despite the tragic passing of its founder Sinead Moodie. And ARI Middle East is literally stepping up its effort in grand style.
We present renders of key concessions that will anchor Areas’ expanded F&B portfolio at Barcelona Airport, plus reaction from company leaders.
The announcement coincides with World Cancer Day (February 4), as the bars introduce menu items inspired by a book that promotes healthy eating as a tool for cancer prevention.
The record-breaking increase reflects sustained growth in recent years, driven by higher travel demand during the summer season and expanding regional and domestic connectivity across the country.
In conversation with The Moodie Davitt Report, Milano discusses the Still G.I.N.’s integrated approach to liquid, design and storytelling, and how that thinking is shaping its exclusive travel retail debut with Gebr. Heinemann.
Since its founding 25 years ago by a team of three in a canal-side basement in Amsterdam, Rituals has grown to nearly 1,500 boutiques and more than 4,500 department stores and luxury perfumeries across 33 markets.
As part of its strategy to elevate airports beyond retail spaces, the retailer has introduced the ‘Ride the Luck: RICH Starts Now’ campaign, delivering culturally inspired interactive experiences.
Leveraging its strong nationwide footprint, the company reaffirmed commitment to its vision through the management of strategic infrastructure, commercial operations and impactful initiatives.
Only 2,000 Crunchy Popcorn bars are available at the airport. The product is being showcased via a dedicated Home of Toblerone experience that transforms the travel hub into an interactive and sensory destination.
The couture-inspired multi-axis pop-up underlines the strategic collaboration between Rome Fiumicino Airport, Lagardère Travel Retail and Dior, reflecting a shared commitment to enhancing the passenger journey.
I don’t know what my year will bring, either personally or professionally. But I embark on the 24th year of The Moodie Davitt Report with hope in my heart, clarity in my vision and determination to make a difference in anything I and we do.
Bath & Body Works Executive Vice President, International Tony Garrison recently spoke to The Moodie Davitt Report about the brand’s global ambitions, its product innovations and how it engages with international travellers.
The enhanced services extend JCDecaux’s innovative airport programmatic platform launched in 2024, enabling brands to connect with audiences throughout their journey through the company’s worldwide network.
Today’s images come from Miami International Airport, where #MIABooksWithAnAltitude turned flight delays into a heartwarming community moment, complete with an appearance from Avi the therapy poodle.
The Measure. Train. Coach. 2.0 customer experience framework will debut at the upcoming Trinity Forum in Doha (5-6 February). The framework is designed to elevate frontline service excellence across the airport retail journey.
The latest WHSmith investments in major North of England travel hubs include a travel essentials store and the Grindsmith café at Manchester, and an exanded one-stop-shop at Liverpool.
World Nutella Day is being brought to life with an exclusive, QR-code-powered collection and digitally driven Avolta activation at Milan Malpensa Airport.
The brand’s notable milestones include its inflight retail relaunch with Virgin Atlantic, strong sales at Hamad International Airport with Qatar Duty Free, and further expansion at Muscat Duty Free and in African markets.
Inspired by Egypt’s rich olfactory heritage, the scent made its European travel retail debut in early February and is set to launch across Asia in March.
In conversation with The Moodie Davitt Report, Milano discusses the Still G.I.N.’s integrated approach to liquid, design and storytelling, and how that thinking is shaping its exclusive travel retail debut with Gebr. Heinemann.
Located in the CB Concourse, the space features Merlin and Craft by Merlin, delivering an immersive experience focused on customisation, craftsmanship and consumer engagement.
Since its founding 25 years ago by a team of three in a canal-side basement in Amsterdam, Rituals has grown to nearly 1,500 boutiques and more than 4,500 department stores and luxury perfumeries across 33 markets.
The release brings James Bond-inspired whisky storytelling to travel retail with an exclusive two-week pre-launch at The Macallan’s Terminal 5 boutique in partnership with Avolta.
Only 2,000 Crunchy Popcorn bars are available at the airport. The product is being showcased via a dedicated Home of Toblerone experience that transforms the travel hub into an interactive and sensory destination.
The couture-inspired multi-axis pop-up underlines the strategic collaboration between Rome Fiumicino Airport, Lagardère Travel Retail and Dior, reflecting a shared commitment to enhancing the passenger journey.
Today’s images come from Miami International Airport, where #MIABooksWithAnAltitude turned flight delays into a heartwarming community moment, complete with an appearance from Avi the therapy poodle.
JTI noted Flores’ collaborative mindset and fresh perspective as key strengths as the company continues to build on its travel retail strategy in an evolving business landscape.
The latest WHSmith investments in major North of England travel hubs include a travel essentials store and the Grindsmith café at Manchester, and an exanded one-stop-shop at Liverpool.
The SSP contracts are for Sharm El Sheikh International, Aswan International and Abu Simbel airports, and consolidate the global travel restaurateur’s long-standing presence in the Egyptian travel retail market.
Villa Russo Café and Brooklyn Tea & Market are the first joint-venture partnerships between HMSHost and selected local and diverse businesses under JFKIAT’s ‘street market’ programme.
We feature highlights of a busy, high-quality agenda from the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference in Doha, Qatar.
The airport restaurant offers a selection of Italian classics, including pizza by the slice, spaccata, gourmet panini, fresh salads and desserts such as tiramisu and bombolone.
We present renders of key concessions that will anchor Areas’ expanded F&B portfolio at Barcelona Airport, plus reaction from company leaders.
The new Plaza Premium Group Anadolu Lounge forms part of a broader expansion plan that will see the company operate four lounges at the airport by the 2026 summer season.
Located next to the 080 International Lounge, Gate Z incorporates fluid passenger pathways, social-first zones and intuitive layouts, complemented by curved seating, ambient lighting and interactive areas for work, relaxation, socialising and quiet moments.
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Today’s images come from Miami International Airport, where #MIABooksWithAnAltitude turned flight delays into a heartwarming community moment, complete with an appearance from Avi the therapy poodle.
The Bluetooth-enabled Auracast broadcast audio has been installed at two gates in Terminal 1, allowing passengers to receive announcements straight to their personal hearing aids, earbuds and smartphones.
Today’s images come from Frankfurt Airport, which has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. The airport is offering sunflower lanyards to help discretely identify and cater to travellers who need special care.
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