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Welcome to the July/August 2026 edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine. In this issue we present our definitive annual guide to the world’s Top Travel Retailers, measured by their 2025 turnover.
In this episode we taste Misaka 18 Years Old Pure Malt Mizunara Cask and its equally outstanding 21 Years sibling.
Today’s images come from Dubai International Airport (DXB) which has turned Terminal 3 into an indoor walking track for the Dubai Mallathon.
Dubai Duty Free celebrated its long-standing partnership with Ascot Racecourse as a stellar international jockey line-up, thrilling racing and live entertainment combined for the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup.
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June was a soft month for Korean spending in the world’s biggest duty-free market with downtown and airport sales off by -20.1% and -22.2% year-on-year, respectively. UPDATED with tables and graphs.
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Kenya Airways plans to expand its fleet from 32 aircraft to approximately 67 while increasing annual passenger numbers from approximately six million to nine million in the next four years.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Retail revenues per passenger hit €3.24, just below last year’s first-half performance after what the company cited as a weak Q1 for retail but a stronger Q2 trend driven by a positive effect from the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport.
The wagamama opening strengthens TRGC’s UK airport dining portfolio while highlighting the company’s continued investment in experience-led hospitality.
Backed by long-term concession agreements, Penha Duty Free Group adds a resilient, multi-channel Caribbean business to Avolta’s global portfolio.
I remember every night/Your ocean eyes of blue/How I miss you in the morning light/Like roses miss the dew.
GMR Aero is putting sense of place at the heart of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, weaving the culture, craftsmanship and traditions of Andhra Pradesh into the new gateway’s architecture and design.
The long-term contract will see Hudson introduce its River & Grand concept as part of the airport’s new terminal development in 2027.
The seasonal campaign combines premium brand activations, live entertainment and immersive shopping experiences to engage travellers during the peak summer travel season.
The Bangkok-based restaurant franchisor joins the global initiative as its first Asian Founding Member while rolling out tRetail Labs’ nrtureAI platform across Mango Tree outlets in key Asian markets.
This year’s promotion follows the triumphant success of the inaugural Redefine Your Beauty campaign in 2025, billed as the largest joint beauty initiative in Heathrow Airport’s history.
The partners are closing the chapter on The Harmony Collection with an exclusive release, immersive activation and tasting ritual centred on the Inspired by Toasted Coconut.
The integrated programme offers an array of incentives from arrival through departure as part of a city-wide visitor engagement campaign.
Growth in Europe, Latin America & Caribbean and Africa was offset by weakness in North America and Asia Pacific.
For the first time, After Eight is going beyond mint for the with three new flavours, refreshed packaging and a drive to recruit a new generation of confectionery consumers.
The agreement extends a partnership that already supports digital airline voucher management in airport and rail station food & beverage venues across 13 countries.
The opening introduces Mastercard’s Taste by Priceless dining club to Asia Pacific, bringing chef-led dining and curated experiences to eligible cardholders at Kyra’s Hong Kong International Airport lounge.
Leading travel retail brand representative and distributor Blue Chip Group is celebrating its 15th year in business in 2026, an occasion the company marked with a special video interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, conducted during TFWA Asia Pacific in May.
Following a strong first-at-sea debut with Harding+, Korean skincare brand ANUA is nearly doubling its cruise retail footprint with the retailer, including an expanded presence in Europe.
The Italian gourmet chocolatier has extended its partnership with Qatar Duty Free through a second Hamad International Airport boutique, bringing its Italian chocolate craftsmanship and exclusive creations to more travellers.
The updated logo comes as MEADFA prepares to celebrate its journey at its 2026 conference in Morocco, while reinforcing its role as a key industry platform for the region.
