The Moodie Davitt eZine
The Moodie Davitt eZine: Revisiting FAB’s landmark 15th anniversary in Bengaluru + Craft Spirits report
This special edition revisits FAB 2026 in Bengaluru, marking the event’s 15th anniversary and first edition in India. It also features our annual Craft Spirits report, bringing together retailer and brand perspectives on discovery, differentiation and exclusivity in travel retail.
In this edition, Adele Zhang outlines Shiseido Travel Retail’s ambitions for fragrance as traveller expectations evolve, while gateretail’s José Lirio Silva explores how a more curated, data-led approach can strengthen the inflight offer.
This special edition revisits FAB 2026 in Bengaluru, marking the event’s 15th anniversary and first edition in India. It also features our annual Craft Spirits report, bringing together retailer and brand perspectives on discovery, differentiation and exclusivity in travel retail.
This special edition presents highlights from The Trinity Forum 2026 in words, images and video. The world’s most influential airport commercial revenues and travel retail gathering was held on 5-6 February in Doha, Qatar.
This issue explores Shiseido Travel Retail’s approach to structured discovery in beauty and highlights the Terminal 3 opening at Frankfurt Airport, where a central marketplace is redefining the passenger journey.
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.
In this final edition of 2025 we feature our People of The Year, present our choice of the most vibrant images, stirring videos and engaging interviews from across our platforms, as well as recognising a series of impactful multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Welcome to this special FAB eZine, a compact guide to the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference & Awards held in Barcelona on 25-26 June 2025.
Our cover story spotlights Harding+ and its efforts to elevate cruise retail with curated luxury offerings and immersive experiences designed to captivate passengers onboard.
In this edition, Shiseido Travel Retail’s Fran Law shares how innovation, storytelling and traveller insights are shaping beauty engagement, alongside highlights from Jeddah Duty Free’s blockbuster opening.
In this issue we look at ARI’s approach to Irish whiskey, balancing heritage and innovation while building engaging consumer experiences, and carry a special report on the craft spirits sector.
In this edition, we spotlight Campari Group Global Travel Retail’s debut of The Glen Grant Exploration and explore its potential in Asia Pacific. We also cover key developments from Latin America, including the striking new terminal at Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport.
In this edition, we delve into Shiseido Travel Retail’s take on the shifting beauty landscape in Asia Pacific and feature highlights from the Seatrade Cruise Global event held in April.












