Travel Essentials
Celebrity influencer KSI enjoys PRIME (Hydration) time presence with Ospree Duty Free
The global content creator, TV personality, musician and entrepreneur co-founded wellbeing brand PRIME Hydration with YouTuber, influencer and entrepreneur Logan Paul.
Cabeau partners with Objective TR to reinforce product performance messaging in travel retail
The travel essentials company has appointed Objective TR as its strategic marketing partner to support the next phase of its travel retail expansion.
TAV Operation Services, Kavalan and Piquadro join partner line-up for The Trinity Forum 2026
TAV Operation Services has signed up as bag partner, while Kavalan Whisky and Piquadro have been confirmed as product placement partners for the Doha event on 5-6 February.
Images of the Day: IPPG Travel Retail brings a quality quartet of stores to Da Nang International Airport
Today’s images illustrate how Imex Pan Pacific Group Travel Retail recently celebrated the Grand Opening of four stores – The Cocoa Trees, TR Boutique, Vietnam’s Delights, and Travel Essentials – at the central Vietnam gateway.
Heady heights in Hainan: Three-day New Year’s holiday duty-free sales rocket +128.9%
2026 got off to a flying start for offshore duty-free retailers as sales soared to RMB712 million (US$101.8 million) during the three-day New Year’s holiday. Some 442,000 items were sold while footfall and conversion were encouragingly heavy.
US$19 million in sales over 24 hours – Dubai Duty Free turns 42 with a spectacular flourish
As Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 42nd anniversary, shoppers at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports celebrated the retailer’s traditional annual sale, collectively spending US$6,250 a minute over a 24-hour “shopping frenzy”.
WHSmith reviews North American speciality business and InMotion portfolio as it reveals full-year results
Against the backdrop of a difficult year-end, WHSmith plans an enhanced focus on the North America travel essentials business, exiting some fashion and speciality stores in the region amid a review of its InMotion portfolio.
Formia brings “new energy” to Eva Air Royal Laurel Class with Maison Kitsuné amenity kits launch
The collaboration took off on 3 October, coinciding with the launch of the Taoyuan–Dallas Fort Worth route, offering exclusive amenity kits and sleepwear for Eva Air’s long-haul Royal Laurel Class passengers.
Jeddah Airports issues tenders for 12 convenience retail stores
Jeddah Airports has issued a tender for 12 convenience stores across terminals 1 and 4 at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), with a deadline of 17 December.
Travel Blue unveils concept store with Travel to Go in Indonesia
“Travel Blue is ramping up its visual presence with eye-catching displays and stand-alone units, elevating the brand and engaging with travellers,” said Travel Blue Regional Manager South East Asia, Leonard Poh.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 48
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.
China Duty Free Group boosts downtown retail network with Xi’an store opening
Developed in partnership with China West Airport Group and located in Xi’an’s bustling commercial district, the store extends the retailer’s downtown network, while reflecting the city’s initiatives to boost consumption and establish itself as a key international shopping hub.
