Travel Essentials
In Conversation: Travel Blue Managing Director Daniel Levin on tapping the great travel essentials opportunity
“Out of 100 passengers, only 22 buy something. So I look at the 78 who don’t buy and say, this is a great opportunity. How do we become more relevant? How do we talk to them? How do we convince them?” asks the Travel Blue boss.
Hamburg Airport issues EU-wide tenders for retail and food & beverage outlets
The airport company seeks modern concepts for five food & beverage areas and six shops with step-by-step implementation from 2028.
Into the deep: Sprayground brings surreal retail theatre to P&O Cruises’ Arvia with Harding+
Harding+ has partnered with New York fashion brand Sprayground to launch a pop-up onboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia, showcasing a range of graphic-led backpacks, luggage and travel accessories.
Vietnam Duty Free celebrates groundbreaking opening at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi
The Moodie Davitt Report is on location at Noi Bai International, gateway to the nation’s capital, Hanoi, on a seminal day for Vietnam’s travel retail sector. Today, a vibrant new force, Vietnam Duty Free, comes of age.
“The beginning of our next chapter” – Vietnam Duty Free celebrates landmark Hanoi inauguration
“With each step forward, VDF aspires to bring duty-free shopping in Vietnam closer to the standards of the world’s leading travel retail destinations, right at the country’s international gateway,” the company pledges.
Three months to go: Momentum builds for The Moodies 2026 as entry deadline approaches
Returning for its 14th edition, The Moodies recognise creativity, innovation and excellence in engagement across standout social media campaigns and digital initiatives spanning airports, brands, food & beverage operators, lounge operators and retailers.
Western Sydney Airport set to welcome first passengers with expansive duty-free and specialist retail offer
Anticipation is building as Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport gears up to welcome its inaugural passenger flights on 25 October. An extensive shopping offer awaits those travellers.
TREX Awards 2027: The hunt begins for travel retail-exclusive excellence as entries open
Now in its third edition, the only global cross-category awards programme dedicated to travel retail-exclusive (TREX) products and initiatives builds on the resounding success of its first two editions, spotlighting differentiation, excellence and unique, channel-specific value for travellers.
Images of the Day: Vietnam Duty Free adds fresh momentum to Noi Bai Airport’s evolving retail scene
Today’s images, courtesy of Vietnam Duty Free, offer a closer look at the company’s latest retail development at Noi Bai International Airport, marking the end of the first phase of its roll-out at one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing key hubs.
Royal Selangor captures raceday energy with Disney x Formula 1 Be@rbrick collectable
The limited-edition figure combines Mickey Mouse details with racing-inspired design elements, capturing the momentum surrounding Formula 1 in the region.
Zhuhai Duty Free strengthens retail footprint at Hengqin Port with arrivals store opening
The new arrivals store completes Zhuhai Duty Free’s duty-free retail network at Hengqin Port, extending its offer to both inbound and outbound travellers while adding a broad category mix across its 345sq m retail space.
Opinion: The Design Solution on the five elements of successful airport retail design
The Design Solution’s Nick Taylor and Maria Mendes outline five strategies for creating memorable airport retail environments illustrated through the transformation of Portugal Duty Free’s estate.
