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The Festival highlights “globally renowned timepieces, limited-edition rare pieces and brand-exclusive new products,” said CDFG.
“I look forward to working with our teams and partners to continue strengthening our services and expanding our international footprint,” says Excess Baggage Company Managing Director Simon Onslow.
The store, branded as Luryx Duty Free, was inaugurated on Friday by owner Top Brands International.
The family-owned spirits company has unveiled a high-impact tasting activation for its Three Sixty Vodka brand at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, in partnership with Gebr. Heinemann.
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Proximo Spirits is marking St Patrick’s Day (17 March) with a high-profile Bushmills STAND campaign takeover of The Moodie Davitt Report desktop homepage, along with an elegantly curated treatment of our mobile website.
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Today’s update on our ‘Think Global, Act Local’ travel retail community initiative features surely one of the most enduring images of #KickCancerThon. It comes courtesy of highly-respected UK agency The Bluedog Group.
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We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
The inspiring event highlighted Malaysia Airports’ ongoing initiatives to elevate the role of women within the aviation industry while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan was on location in Monaco for the first Lancaster UV Summit, where the Coty-owned brand revealed its latest hybrid sun and skin breakthrough: Sun Perfect AIR.
The license, formally published in the Government Gazette on 13 March, enables Duty Free Stores Zimbabwe to conduct duty-free business across Zimbabwe.
Timed to coincide with the school holidays (13 March-3 May), the popular South Korean pink bear’s debut at the airport enhances the traveller experience across multiple terminals, with themed photo spots, a merchandise pop-up, interactive games and exclusive member rewards.
The two concepts add to the airport’s expanding retail mix, which includes Tech2Go, Amuse and Duty Free @ WLG.
The CDFG Global Partners Meeting will take place in Shanghai on 27 March, followed by the cdf Member Carnival on 28-29 March.
We feature rolling updates on what is shaping as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history as air traffic in the region remains limited.
Korean Air had divested the large majority stake in the combined services unit to Hahn & Company in 2020 to secure liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Request for Proposal embraces ten retail spaces within the International Terminal and two in the Domestic Terminal.
The offer includes both local favourites and SSP original concepts, and comes amid a US$19 billion transformation of the east coast gateway.
Grant most recently served as Puig General Manager Americas Travel Retail and brings 20 years of beauty industry experience, including roles with L’OCCITANE Group and LVMH.
AI and animation have transformed retail marketing, elevating campaign creativity and visual impact. Here’s a look at some of the most engaging, visually striking interactive posts from leading retailers and airports.
Southarewsky’s career includes more than five years’ experience in senior roles at Vinci Airports, with previous posts at Air France and Etihad Airways.
Launched during Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the initiative aims to raise at least AED1 billion (US$272.3 million) to support the humanitarian cause.
During the same period, 1.279 million shoppers purchased 8.012 million duty-free items in Hainan, marking year-on-year increases of +16.6% and +9.9%, respectively.
To mark International Women’s Day 2026 (8 March), The Moodie Davitt Report has invited women from across the global travel retail and aviation sectors to participate in Voices of Impact, a special editorial initiative celebrating leadership, empowerment and collective action.
Goelz, who joined as Commercial Manager in May 2023, has been recognised for her significant contributions to expanding the airport’s portfolio.
Today’s images are shared by Kavita Tiwari, India Retails & Hospitality (IRHPL) Group Vice President for Group Business Expansion and New Projects, celebrating the opening of another Neo Travel location at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
Now in its eighth year, the index, supported by Q5, showcases the diverse roles and career journeys of senior women leaders, while aiming to inspire future generations of women to join, progress and lead across the sectors.
