QATAR. The premiere series of Airport Wonders of the World, the Moodie Davitt STUDIO* film series dedicated to the greatest gateways on the planet, is to be unveiled onboard Qatar Airways in August.
As reported, the inaugural production, a three-part series of short films dedicated to Hamad International Airport in Doha and Qatar Duty Free’s multiple award-winning retail, dining, hospitality and leisure attractions, was launched in phases late last year to great acclaim through The Moodie Davitt Report’s mainstream, YouTube and social media channels.
The series (see links below) portrays the Doha gateway as a destination in itself.
The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman who scripted and fronted the films, said, “We are so honoured to be making our inflight film debut with the world’s number one airline**.
“We are extremely proud of the cinematic and editorial qualities of this film series – one that seeks to articulate and embellish my lifelong passion for airports and to champion the best of the best.
“What Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free have collectively achieved as a unique industry ‘Trinity’ over recent years is truly extraordinary, constantly breaking new ground based on an exhilarating fusion of vision, innovation, daring and world-leading collaborations. All of this has been underpinned by a magnificent obsession with quality.
“So, if you’re going to make a world-class film series, you surely want to show it in a world-class cinema. And doesn’t the airline judged Skytrax number one represent precisely that?” ✈
Airport Wonders of the World Series 1
Episode 1 – An Incredible Journey Begins
The first film in the series (below) released in September 2024, features an overview of Hamad International Airport’s myriad wonders, including Orchard, the airport’s extraordinary 6,000sq m garden; a diverse arts and culture programme; superlative lounge facilities; and much more.
Episode 2 – Hamad International Airport: A Culinary Destination
This enthralling episode will certainly whet your appetite. It focuses on Qatar Duty Free’s multi-FAB Award-winning food & beverage proposition, exploring the diverse, multi-cuisine, 200+ outlets dining offer that ranges from grab-and-go to accessibly priced food courts and fine-dining experiences – unforgettably encapsulated in the Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alléno.
We talk to David Sosson, Qatar Duty Free’s Head of Culinary Operations, about the pride, passion and professionalism that he and his team pour into serving the travelling public across a network of culinary excellence that remains open around the clock. Remarkably, all food is prepared freshly on-site each and every day.
Episode 3 – Hamad International Airport: A Shopper’s Paradise
This enthralling episode showcases in highly cinematic style Qatar Duty Free’s Skytrax- and Frontier Award-winning shopping line-up, including an in-store interview with Thabet Musleh, the dynamic and visionary Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer.
The superbly curated retail offer incorporates the most extensive array of luxury boutiques in the airport world; an acclaimed beauty offer; and a range of world-premiere and Qatar Duty Free exclusives.
**World’s Best Airline – and World’s Most Prestigious Cinema?
As reported, Qatar Airways has been named World’s Best Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with Singapore Airlines second and Cathay Pacific Airways in third.
The results were announced at a gala ceremony at the Paris Air Show today (17 June).
In addition to securing the airline industry’s highest accolade, Qatar Airways was also awarded:
- World’s Best Business Class
- Best Airline in the Middle East
- Best Business Class Airline Lounge (Al Mourjan Lounge – The Garden at Hamad International Airport)
- Skytrax Five-Star Airline recognition
*About Moodie Davitt STUDIOMoodie Davitt STUDIO is a division of The Moodie Davitt Report, one of the world’s most successful multi-media business-to-business publishers, specialised in providing business intelligence of the highest quality to the global aviation and travel retail sectors. Moodie Davitt STUDIO productions feature a wide variety of formats and subject matter, from 60 to 90-second shorts designed for multiple social media channels to longer documentaries and series to be shown across our and clients’ platforms. The films are fronted by The Moodie Davitt Report Co-Owners Martin Moodie and Dermot Davitt, while production is led by Videographer, Editor and Director Alexander Roux, based in Hainan, China. *For partnership enquiries please reach out to: Martin Moodie: Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com (Content) Irene Revilla: Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com (Sales, International) Zhang Yimei: Yimei@MoodieDavittReport.com (Sales, China) |
