Welcome to The Moodie Davitt Magazine for November 2026, in which we focus on the latest developments in the Middle East and Africa travel retail markets, and feature our latest Category Insight supplement on the Tobacco/RRP sector.
Data, AI and closer concessionaire collaboration take centre stage as Malaysia Airports recognises outstanding retail, dining and services partners across its network at its annual commercial conference.
The 310sq m outlet introduces a locally inspired retail concept, featuring dedicated family-focused spaces, as the company continues to invest in the Kingdom’s travel infrastructure.
The leading travel retailer partners with The Moodie Davitt Report for a colourful makeover of our homepage and an elegant treatment of our mobile website to coincide with the MEADFA Conference.
The new Concourse E features United’s second-largest United Club lounge, accommodating over 600 guests, alongside a diverse mix of local and national food & beverage brands and retail concepts.
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) yesterday hosted a packed and highly stimulating North Asia Forum, in a compelling combination of afternoon forum and evening networking programme.
“Cavu is proud to sponsor Trinity Forum, one of the leading global forums for the airport commercial sector, bringing together influential voices from across airports, brands and the wider travel industry,” says Cavu Experiences Director Matt Etchells.
An impressive +7.2% rise in airside sales year-on-year outstripped +3.8% passenger traffic growth in the first ten months at the leading Swiss airport.
The German brand has partnered with Lagardère Travel Retail Deutschland to establish a presence across three of its Relay stores at Frankfurt Airport, and with eurotrade for a dedicated 10sq m pop-up at Munich Airport.
The 814sq m facility will combine premium passenger amenities with Hokkaido-inspired dining, reinforcing Plaza Premium Group’s commitment to Japan as the airport prepares for growing international traffic and new long-haul connections.
Babor is pairing body care with matching fragrances in a five-airport gondola refresh that puts its Body & Soul collection in the spotlight for the festive gifting season.
