Cruise and Ferries
Images of the Day: Saluting a 145-year journey at Gebr. Heinemann
Our latest selection of images comes from Hamburg-based, family-owned travel retailer and distributor Gebr. Heinemann, which has marked its 145th anniversary.
R&F Travel Retail and Finnlines extend supply partnership
Stena Line affiliate R&F Travel Retail has extended its supply partnership with Nordic ferry operator Finnlines to include the duty-free route serving Finland, the Åland Islands and Sweden.
Former Polish leader Lech Walesa addresses Central & Eastern Europe Travel Retail Forum
The Central & Eastern Europe Travel Retail Association hosted its latest gathering in Warsaw with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former President of Poland Lech Walesa as keynote speaker.
Successful Trinity Forum draws to a close in Ho Chi Minh City; 2025 event to be held in Qatar
We present rolling coverage of The Trinity Forum 2024, live from the Gem Center in Ho Chi Minh City (5-6 November).
Starboard brings Venus Fashion’s first stores to the Caribbean and Mexico cruise retail
This collaboration brings women’s resort wear to cruise ships across Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages.
The Moodie Davitt eZine: Remembering Colm McLoughlin
We salute the remarkable life and career of former Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO Colm McLoughlin, who passed away this week.
Avolta maintains revenue and earnings growth through first nine months and reveals plans to cancel 4% of share capital
Core turnover reached CHF10,172 million (US$11,743 million) in the first nine months, up +8.4% year-on-year, with core EBITDA climbing by +13.2% as the travel retail to dining group accelerates plans to return cash to shareholders this year.
Looking ahead: Heineken ups focus on quality, premium experiences and sustainability initiatives
The Dutch brewing giant is on a mission to become the market-leading global travel retail beer supplier by 2027.
CNSC wins arrivals duty-free contract at Tianjin International Cruise Port
Drawing its passenger base from the two major cities of Beijing and Tianjin, Tianjin International Cruise Home Port boasts a crucial position in the Northeast Asian cruise tourism industry.
Connecting the cruise sector: Harding+ holds inaugural digital Supplier Conference
Led by Harding+ Chief Commercial Officer Linzi Walker, the broadcast event featured interviews and insights from nine senior leaders across the company to help foster mutual growth and partnership with suppliers.
Changi Airport celebrates ‘The Gift of Disney Cruise Line at Jewel’ with festive entertainment experiences
The campaign, which runs from November to January, showcases the first-ever Disney Cruise Line-inspired spectacle, featuring seven themed areas centred around the Disney Adventure.
Interview: Harding+ CEO Chris Matthews on cruise retail, customer-centricity and being fearless
Chris Matthews, who joined cruise concessionaire Harding+ as CEO a year ago, talks about retail’s place in the guest experience onboard, about data and technology, and about curating tailored retail assortments.
