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#KickCancerThon update: IAADFS and GO2 for Lung Cancer combine in style
In the run-up to this week’s Duty Free Show of the Americas, 14 March saw a magnificent turnout from the Florida and wider US travel retail community in support of #KickCancerThon.
A high-profile International Shoppes activation at JFK Terminal 1 (April–June) builds on the success of the DFS Group activation in Terminal 4, with further activations planned later in the year.
Dermot Davitt is on location to bring readers an unrivalled quality of coverage from The Moodie Davitt Report which is – once again – a fully paid-up registrant to the event
Welcome to the March-April 2026 edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which carries a special focus on the Americas, as the industry gathers for the Summit of the Americas in Orlando, Florida.
This week, we spotlight a selection of standout campaigns capturing the renewed energy and commercial momentum of the spring travel season.
Themed ‘Beauty in the Air’, the multi-sensory concept turns the space into a travel retail-inspired environment, where visitors can explore different scents, enjoy express makeovers and discover beauty essentials through an array of interactive stations.
Travel businesses anticipate demand will move towards travel within Southeast Asia (64%) amid the escalating conflict, while Europe (24%) remains a preferred destination despite flight disruptions.
Meet Kamal Moukheiber, Founder & CEO of Bongani Cigars, a financier-turned-entrepreneur on a mission to build a world-class cigar business out of Maputo, Mozambique using African tobacco, African talent and international expertise.
The US and French drinks sector powerhouses confirm they are in talks that could create a global spirits leader with massive scale and brand clout and a balanced geographic footprint.
WePurple displayed its multi-disciplinary excellence and innovation with a global fundraising event on 25 February that resulted in £3,000 (US$4,000) being raised for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
The revamped programme underlines the show’s evolution as a central platform for innovation, collaboration and industry connection amid geopolitical tensions.
By combining visual impact, strong brand storytelling and digital interaction, the House of Brands concept aims to elevate confectionery into a destination category at the key aviation hub.
Treva transforms fragmented passenger touchpoints into a seamless ecosystem by bringing together retail, F&B, mobility, lounge, parking and transfer services into one platform.














