Airlines
Gebr Heinemann-led GHARAGE Ventures invests €40 million in future of travel retail with fund launch
GHARAGE Ventures Managing Partner Lennard Niemann says, “The Fund brings together capital, operational know-how and immediate access to industry environments. This is exactly where long needed innovation can be turned into scalable, profitable impact.”
Formerly CEO and Co-Founder at Omnevo, Raasch brings over 20 years of travel industry experience to his new role.
The airline trade body forecasts that strong demand growth will continue into 2026, though escalating conflict in the Middle East presents a significant risk to this outlook.
The campaign marks L’Oréal’s expansion into travel sprays while leveraging experiential retail formats that combine mobility, exclusivity and personalisation.
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“This decision was made as part of a strategic choice to focus and prioritise our core businesses amid an uncertain business environment and a slow industry recovery,” says the Korean travel retailer as it reacts to The Moodie Davitt Report’s exclusive story.
TFWA Vice-President Marketing Alessio Crivelli shared an update on plans for the reimagined TFWA Asia Pacific show at a press conference in Paris on Thursday, with a new exhibition format previously announced.
The YSL Beauty Light Club campaign at Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport and Pop Mart opening with Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport each captured The Trinity Prize for collaboration at The Trinity Forum Gala Dinner on Friday night.
The travel retailer remained in the red for the quarter but narrowed its losses significantly year-on-year to KRW10.4 billion (US$7.1 billion), compared with a thumping KRW38.7 billion (US$26.6 million) deficit in Q3 2024.
Expanding Starlux’s onboard amenities, Huntsman sleepwear and Formia kits add to premium offerings, including Smith sleepwear, available in Business Class cabins.
The brand’s notable milestones include its inflight retail relaunch with Virgin Atlantic, strong sales at Hamad International Airport with Qatar Duty Free, and further expansion at Muscat Duty Free and in African markets.
Welcome to the latest digital edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, published to coincide with The Trinity Forum, which takes place in Doha on 5-6 February.
The region’s carriers transported a combined 390.5 million international passengers during the year, a +9.4% increase against 2024.













