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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.
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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our dual WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
The event at the Casa Neos venue in Miami showcased the company’s vision for travel retail targeting travellers at private jet terminals.
The move is for the purpose of capital reduction by way of share cancellation and to “enhance shareholder value in line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy.”
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.
Estée Lauder Travel Retail has teamed up with The Shilla Duty Free Singapore to launch the ‘InCharge: Own Your Journey’ pop-up at Singapore Changi Airport.
The latest extension of the IQOS brand, available in the new Electric Purple colour, began its rollout in Japan travel retail and is continuing through a phased introduction across markets.
“We are pleased to sponsor FAB once again and support this leading event celebrating outstanding achievements across our industry,” says BTA Food & Services CEO Baha Bülbül.
Unifree Duty Free Chief Commercial Officer Ceren Tonguç says: “We place strong emphasis on considered curation. Within our LTC portfolio in particular, we secure limited and travel retail-exclusive allocations that many collectors cannot easily access in domestic markets.”
The Tilbury Terminal strengthens Munich Airport’s premium beauty offer while driving Charlotte Tilbury’s continued expansion across key international travel hubs.
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.
TAV Airports Holding Chief Commercial Officer and TAV Operation Services Chief Executive Officer Aude Ferrand talks about a new vision for the Primeclass hospitality concept, the future for Extime Lounges and the development potential of its latest partnerships.
“Our passengers are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re focused on supporting those affected by the unfolding events in the Middle East,” says Heathrow Airport CEO Thomas Woldbye.
By commercial channel, food & beverage delivered the highest growth in 2025 with a +3.4% increase, with retail spend flat year-on-year.
