Cruise and Ferries
Founder Neil Harding steps back from non-executive roles at Harding+
“I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to continuing to support the business in this next chapter,” says Harding+ Founder Neil Harding.
Through a series of destination-exclusive and culturally resonant releases, Louis XIII Cognac is sharpening its focus on travel retail as a showcase for rarity, artistry and sense of place storytelling.
We bring back our popular column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
Cartwright & Butler enters the cruise retail channel for the first time through a landmark partnership with Diamonds International, marking a strategic new chapter in its global travel retail expansion.
Tallink Grupp CEO Paavo Nõgene says, “Just like in recent years, 2025 was filled with challenges. Our results were particularly affected by economic uncertainty in our largest market, Finland.”
Harding+ CEO Chris Matthews says, “Seatrade Cruise Global is where the conversations shaping the industry’s future take place, and we’re delighted to return as a Platinum Partner.”
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 leading travel retailer is gearing up for a Lunar New Year surge, with around 4,000 cruise ship tourists expected at its Busan and Jeju stores, alongside independent travellers visiting Korea during the busy travel season.
Effy has been a major supporter of previous retail-related programmes at Seatrade Cruise Global in 2024 and 2025, and lends its backing to the sessions that will take place in April 2026.
Starboard Group returns for a third year as a Platinum Partner for the retail sessions at Seatrade Cruise Global, which takes place in April.
SVP Client and New Business Development Pat Molloy talks about his start in the sector, the changes he has seen and what excites him about the next stage for the company and the industry.
Our cover story highlights Dubai Duty Free’s stellar start to 2026, as Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi reflects on record January sales driven by luxury, gold and confectionery.
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.














