News

South Korean duty-free sales revenues up in August but per-customer sales soften

Nationwide duty-free sales (excluding inflight) rose +4.1% year-on-year in August but failed to keep pace with +11.7% customer volume growth.

Food & Beverage

HMSHost opens largest Eataly North American airport location at New York JFK Terminal 4

The 6,935sq ft restaurant and marketplace forms part of an HMSHost-led expansion of the terminal’s dining offer, with the space featuring a restaurant, wine bar and marketplace offering grab-and-go products.

News

Swire Properties and CDF Investment & Development Co unveil details of blockbuster Sanya development

“CDF Taikoo Li Sanya will stand as a world-class retail tourism landmark, embodying the shared strategic vision of CTG Duty Free and Swire Properties,” says China Tourism Group Duty Free Deputy General Manager Michelle Sun.

News

The Moodie Davitt Report seeks Senior Market Analyst

The Moodie Davitt Report, the runaway market leader in travel retail B2B publishing and events, is creating a senior, hands-on editorial and research role to deepen its analytical coverage of the travel retail, airport commercial revenues and wider travel sectors.

News

“The beginning of our next chapter” – Vietnam Duty Free celebrates landmark Hanoi inauguration

“With each step forward, VDF aspires to bring duty-free shopping in Vietnam closer to the standards of the world’s leading travel retail destinations, right at the country’s international gateway,” the company pledges.

News

Personal reflections on the #KickCancerThon Kyiv Marathon

Slava Ukraini (‘Glory to Ukraine’) declared Paul and Max Hogan as they completed their epic #KickCancerThon Kyiv Marathon last Sunday.

Airport Hospitality World

Airport Hospitality World: Aspire’s Vilnius facility unveiled; British Airways to transform Heathrow lounge portfolio

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

Food & Beverage

Hudson debuts hybrid concept combining Trader Vic’s and Plum Market at Oakland Airport

Located airside in Terminal 2, the 6,000sq ft, 136-seat Trader Vic’s outpost offers a full-service restaurant and bar experience, while Plum Market offers fresh, natural, organic and locally-sourced foods in its adjacent store.

Watches & Jewellery

‘From Majestic Princess to Mayfair’ – Harding+ shortlisted for luxury watch awards alongside High Street names

The cruise retailer specialist’s luxury watch retail environment onboard Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess has been shortlisted in WatchPro’s New or Refurbished Store category, with winners to be announced at a ceremony on 23 November.

News

Interview: Talking connectivity, key categories and terminal transformation with Heathrow Retail Director Fraser Brown

Heathrow Airport Retail Director Fraser Brown talks about planned retail transformation in Terminal 4, the impact of recent luxury, travel essentials and F&B brand additions, and the big picture for business amid continuing capacity constraints at the UK hub.

Fashion, Leather and Accessories

Tory Burch puts its fashion signatures on show through Romy pop-up at cdf Sanya

The retail concept combines distinctive design elements with a curated selection of handbags and jewellery, including the exclusive Romy T Monogram range.

News

Shinsegae Duty Free joins group-wide SSG Day shopping extravaganza with clearance deals

The ten-day flagship campaign combines clearance deals with a wider range of promotional offers across Shinsegae Group’s retail businesses.

News

Zhuhai Duty Free unveils new-look Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge arrivals duty-free store

The revamped and expanded store benefits from heavy footfall. In 2025 passenger traffic through the Zhuhai Highway Port of the bridge exceeded 31.34 million, up +14.3% year-on-year and a record high.

Fashion, Leather and Accessories

Into the deep: Sprayground brings surreal retail theatre to P&O Cruises’ Arvia with Harding+

Harding+ has partnered with New York fashion brand Sprayground to launch a pop-up onboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia, showcasing a range of graphic-led backpacks, luggage and travel accessories.

Images of the Day

Images of the Day: Savouring a taste of Ireland at Shannon Duty Free

At Shannon Airport, Irish whiskey is a true destination category with an enviable range from all parts of the island, as our latest images show.

Food & Beverage

Interview: FAB Award winner, Avolta Chef Venugopal Bharathan – “Unhurried food, served in a hurry”

Celebrated culinary leader Vengopal Bharathan reflects on authenticity, innovation, sustainability and developing the next generation of chefs for Avolta at Bengaluru Airport.

News

Sydney Airport drives passenger engagement with Zeekr electric vehicle showcase

The six-month Terminal 3 display builds on Zeekr’s earlier vehicle showcase at the airport, introducing an expanded experience centre where passengers can explore its latest models and technology.

News

Vietnam Duty Free launch, Western Sydney Airport retail plans and Paris spirits showcase lead our newsletter

The latest edition of The Moodie Davtt Newsletter brings together major commercial developments, innovative brand activations and inspiring industry initiatives from across the global travel retail community.

News

Airport Authority Hong Kong calls for bids on Terminal 1 bakery and dessert concession

The opportunity covers two units: a 25sq m space in the Arrivals Meeters and Greeters Hall on Level 5, and a 111sq m unit in the Departures Southwest Concourse on Level 6.

News

Blueprint enters its second decade with sharper focus on global travel retail intelligence

The travel retail consultancy reflects on ten years of growth, its two-year transformation plan and the industry shifts shaping its future direction.

Food & Beverage

Perth Airport and Delaware North mark three decades of passenger-focused hospitality

From its first Café Tre Volo outlet to an expanding portfolio of food & beverage venues, the collaboration has evolved alongside Perth Airport’s changing passenger needs.

Moodie Davitt VIDEO

TRI-POD: The wonderful world of Okinawan whisky with Sabrina Sakhrani

The latest edition of TRI-POD, The Moodie Davitt Report’s video podcast in association with Organico Group, features special guest Sabrina Sakhrani, Co-founder of a remarkable women-led whisky-making enterprise from Yanbaru on the beautiful southern Japanese island of Okinawa.