Asia Pacific
Ospree Duty Free launches campaign urging travellers to maximise INR50,000 arrival limit
To encourage value-led purchases, the retailer is running exclusive arrivals promotions across its key product categories, with participating brands contributing to the offers.
Lotte Duty Free highlights price advantage amid rising exchange rates this holiday shopping period
Price advantages are most evident in liquor, which can be more than -50% cheaper than the market price, while perfumes are generally offered at roughly half the price of downtown stores.
Airport Hospitality World: Plaza Premium presents refreshed Heathrow lounge; DreamFolks discontinues domestic lounge services
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Kansai International Airport strikes retail and dining agreements amid final phase of T1 departures renovation
Kansai Airports reveals details of 23 planned retail and dining outlet openings as phase four renovations at Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 continue. The international departures project will be complete by summer 2026.
KingofReach.com platform builds awareness with Moodie Davitt homepage makeover
B&S Brand Distribution is driving awareness for its Kingofreach.com platform through a homepage makeover on The Moodie Davitt Report and an elegant treatment of our mobile website.
Neesh Perfumes expands niche fragrance presence with Cochin Duty Free launch
With a heritage of more than 121 years, the luxury fragrance house from India is the first Indian niche fragrance brand to be introduced at Cochin Duty Free.
Avolta marks new milestone in Asia expansion with Japan debut at Kansai International Airport
The contract covers a 500sq m space at one of the country’s busiest airports, bringing in four distinct dining concepts, including Wolfgang Puck, Crystal Jade and Fresh by Avolta.
Paul John and Avolta unveil second limited-edition Bengaluru Duty Free-exclusive at Kempegowda Airport
The Bengaluru Airport-exclusive expression (56.4% ABV) is restricted to 192 bottles, retailing at INR13,150 (US$149).
Film special: Hinews celebrates cdf Sanya’s amazing 11-year journey
Hainan Hinews, The Moodie Davitt Report’s content partner in Hainan province has joined in this month’s 11th anniversary celebrations of the cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex with a vibrant short film celebrating the achievement.
“A rapid shift in conditions” – Shilla explains Incheon exit as Shinsegae reviews next move
“Since signing the concession agreement in 2023, the travel retail market has faced a rapid shift in conditions, including changes in consumption patterns among our key customer segments and a decline in purchasing power,” Hotel Shilla tells The Moodie Davitt Report.
Shenzhen Duty Free Group wins departures duty-free contract at three key ports
The ambitious Chinese travel retailer has been awarded a key contract by the Shenzhen Port Authority, securing the rights to operate outbound duty-free shops under the Times DF brand at Liantang, Futian and Shenzhen Bay ports.
“The future of omnichannel retail” – Sydney Airport launches Luxury Digital Concierge service
Global luxury brands featured on the platform include Balenciaga, Bottega Venetta, Burberry, Celine, Dior, Loewe, Moncler, Prada, Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co.
