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On Location: Tallink Grupp upgrades onboard experience with Baltic Princess retail makeover
The Moodie Davitt Report Managing Editor Ameesha Raizada was on location at the Värtateminalen ferry terminal in Stockholm on Tuesday (27 May) to take a closer look at the €8 million upgrade.
More finalists revealed for FAB + Hospitality Awards 2025 as build-up to Barcelona quickens
Today’s awards spotlight continues with the announcement of three key categories: Airport Lounge Opening of the Year; Airport Bar or Pub of the Year (≤20M passengers); and Airport Food Hall of the Year (≤20M passengers).
In Memoriam: Peter Petersen, former head of The Nuance Group
With great sadness we report the passing of Peter Petersen, long-time President, CEO and Chairman of The Nuance Group (acquired by Dufry, now Avolta, in 2014).
Plaza Premium Group advances inclusive airport experiences through IBCCES training programme
Through this partnership, more than 3,000 PPG frontline team members will complete IBCCES training and certification, equipping them with the skills to better understand and support travellers with hidden disabilities.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 21 as follower base climbs steadily
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our dual WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account (currently with an impressive 5,933 followers) and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express (2,482 followers), which publishes daily.
Nominations open for the AAA Airport Retail & Commercial Forum Awards 2025
The annual awards recognise excellence and achievement across the airport commercial revenues sector in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region.
Who will be FAB Airport Chef of the Year? Finalists revealed for Barcelona awards
“This year’s finalists represent a compelling cross-section of geographies, personalities and culinary philosophies, each with a tremendous commitment to innovation and to raising the standard of airport dining,” says FAB Founder Martin Moodie.
Suchit Bansal appointed to key CEO Non-Aero role at Adani Airport Holdings
The highly regarded executive is charged with driving the company’s non-aeronautical business and focusing on building India’s largest tech-enabled airport consumer platform.
Pat Murray exits role as SSP America CEO; George Mboya takes interim leadership post
The much-respected Pat Murray is leaving to pursue a freelance career in the aviation sector but will remain a strategic business development advisor to SSP.
Images of the Day: How Ever Rich Duty Free is capturing the spirit of Taiwan
Today’s images come from Taoyuan International Airport, where The Moodie Davitt Report Founder and Chairman Martin Moodie is on location with his camera crew to capture footage for an upcoming video and book project celebrating Everrich Duty Free’s 30th anniversary.
Second round of FAB Awards finalists unveiled as excitement builds for Barcelona event
We are delighted to unveil the next group of finalists in the Airport FAB + Hospitality Awards 2025.
Anticipation grows for FAB 2025 as updated speaker line-up revealed
Aura Dezyne Founder and Principal Designer Payal Khanna and Sodexo Live! Chief Operating Officer Airport Lounges, North America Peter Zilper are the latest confirmed industry executives joining the conference programme.
