Tourism and Travel News
Aegean Airlines to commence direct flights to Baghdad International Airport from December
With potentially significant positive implications for travel retail, Greece’s leading airline will become the only European carrier running direct flights to the Iraqi capital.
China restores group travel to Canada and extends visa-free entry for key markets
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said the decision follows a comprehensive review of travel demand, the tourism environment and other factors, paving the way for travel agencies to resume group tour operations to Canada.
The Indian Traveller Report 2025: A study of a rising force in travel retail
Voiceback Analytics and The Moodie Davitt Report today released The Indian Traveller Report 2025, based on 1,000 face-to-face interviews, with data collection and analysis across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad international airports.
This Week on Social Media: Entertainment and star power shine across travel retail
This Week on Social Media is our new regular column where we spotlight how airports, retailers and brands are connecting with travellers through creative and engaging campaigns on social media.
CNSC boosts southeastern port network with Xiamen Wutong Terminal departures duty-free win
Covering 210sq m, the store will feature a curated range of products across key categories, and will serve as the exclusive port for the Xiamen-Kinmen ‘mini-three-links’ route.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 42 as dual Chinese platforms surpass 9,000 followers
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 and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
Duty Free Philippines teams up with Parque España Residence Hotel to offer exclusive guest benefits
Running from today (17 October) to 16 October 2026, the partnership grants Balikbayan Plus members -10% off and Premier Club members -15% off hotel rates. Non-members staying at Parque España Residence Hotel can receive a one-time shopping privilege at Luxe Duty Free and Fiestamall upon presenting their booking.
Kearney’s TFWA 2025 report highlights opportunities for travel retail amid global headwinds
Key highlights of the report include five macro forces impacting the market: deepening geopolitical reordering, geoeconomic fragmentation, social polarisation, accelerating technology and an atomised climate response.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 40
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 and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
Lotte Duty Free welcomes first Chinese tour groups under new visa-free policy
The retailer expects more than 10,000 Chinese group tourists to arrive in October and visit its outlets in Seoul, Busan and Jeju, further boosting duty-free shopping demand.
China Trading Desk report underscores power of of social media in brand promotions
The Q3 Travel Sentiment Survey revealed that interest for overseas trips among Chinese travellers remains strong, with 73% planning one or two international journeys in the next 12 months.
Saudi Arabia sets summer tourism record with over 32 million visitors
According to data from the Saudi Tourism Authority’s flagship platform Visit Saudi, visitor spending climbed +15% to SAR53.2 billion (US$14.2 billion).
