Airlines
Duty Free World Council and MEADFA webinar to examine Middle East conflict impact on travel
The webinar will be staged on 10 June at 13.00 CET and will examine the impact of the Middle East conflict on the travel and travel retail industries.
Qatar Duty Free sales climb +9% year-on-year despite impact of war
“It is not often that a single financial year asks an organisation to demonstrate both the best of what it can achieve and the depth of what it can withstand. The 2025/26 financial year did both, and the Qatar Airways Group rose to each in turn,” says Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Hamad Al-Khater in what may be the standout industry quote of the year.
The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2026
We bring back our popular column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
Moodie Davitt Live: On location at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in Singapore
We look back at some of the many standout moments from TFWA Asia Pacific in Singapore last week.
Copenhagen Airports Q1 non-aeronautical revenues lag passenger growth but profits soar
Overall non-aeronautical revenues, including retail and food & beverage concessions income, lagged behind a +14% year-on-year growth in passenger numbers to 7 million at the group’s flagship Copenhagen Airport.
Middle East crisis: ACI data shows region’s airports under acute stress as conflict hits aviation and travel retail
We feature rolling updates on what ranks as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history.
The Moodie Davitt Magazine, Category Insight Spirits & Wine and China Chic – Special TFWA Asia Pacific edition
Welcome to this special TFWA Asia Pacific edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, mailed to our worldwide audience and distributed in print at the Singapore show, alongside dedicated China Chic, Category Insight Spirits & Wine and KOSÉ supplements.
gategroup takes leading hospitality role in Lufthansa’s Future Onboard Experience launch
The programme places a strong emphasis on high-quality food & beverage, personalised service and upgraded onboard comfort, with gategroup playing a central role in delivering the onboard hospitality and culinary proposition.
Gebr. Heinemann hits record €4.7 billion turnover in 2025 amid volatile backdrop
At the annual media conference, Gebr. Heinemann board members underscored the challenge of declining spend per passenger and the urgent requirement to remain relevant to a new generation of travellers.
Swiss International Air Lines to exit inflight duty-free as it shifts focus to digital shopping platform
The airline said the move reflects changing consumer behaviour, with fewer onboard purchases and a clear shift toward online price comparison and pre-travel shopping.
AAPA reports sustained growth in Asia Pacific travel demand in March but flags Middle East conflict risks
Surging +8.5% year-on-year to 33.9 million passengers in March, Asia Pacific airline traffic powered through Middle East conflict-related disruptions, fuelled by strong travel demand.
Redefining the Flightpath: ANY DI Founder Anne Dickhardt’s journey from centre court to travel retail
In this episode, ANY DI Founder Anne Dickhardt charts a journey from the tennis court to travel retail success, highlighting the power of innovation, newness and resilience in building a brand fit for a fast-evolving channel.
