INTERNATIONAL. A major concession opportunities at Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport, a travel retail-led launch from Glenfiddich and Aston Martin and Episode 7 of the TREX Factor – a showcase of Tasmanian whisky excellence – lead the latest edition of The Moodie Davitt Newsletter, published yesterday (5 November).
In one of this week’s biggest commercial developments, Airport International Group has launched a Request for Qualifications for the Master Commercial Concessions at Queen Alia International Airport.
This edition also highlights Glenfiddich and Aston Martin’s unveiling of a limited-edition 28 Year Old expression, with travel retail leading the launch. The collaboration brings together two celebrated names in Scotch whisky and automotive luxury.
Completing the lead trio is The TREX Factor’s tasting of three Tasmanian single malt whiskies from Lark Distillery, shining a spotlight on the Australian producer’s distinctive portfolio.
The TREX Factor is The Moodie Davitt Report’s video series, presented by our Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie and produced by Moodie Davitt STUDIO, showcasing distinctive products available exclusively in duty free and travel retail.
Elsewhere among the top stories, Lotte Duty Free prepares to close its downtown Sydney store amid challenging trading conditions, while financial updates from Fraport, Coty, The Estée Lauder Companies, China Tourism Group Duty Free and Avolta offer insights into the travel retail sector’s performance.
In our regional coverage, Asia Pacific highlights include strong first-half non-aeronautical revenue growth at Adani Airports and proposals to reduce the duty-free footprint at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
In Europe, a Gebr Heinemann partnership has won Norway’s duty-free tender with a contract running to 2036, while Lagardère Travel Retail has secured a five-store contract at Bristol Airport.
In the Middle East, Oman Duty Free and China Duty Free International have signed a travel retail cooperation agreement.
In the Americas, United Airlines has unveiled extensive dining, retail and lounge investment at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
These stories and many, many more feature in Issue 463 of The Moodie Davitt Newsletter, bringing together the latest news, analysis and insights from across the global travel retail community.
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