Asia Pacific
Summer tourism rush fuels Hainan offshore duty-free sales
A Hainan government statement highlighted a surge in tourism consumption over the summer, with large-scale concerts contributing to visitor volumes.
Shinsegae Duty Free advances experiential strategy with exclusive art and jewellery class
The partnership with the Seo-Bo Art and Cultural Foundation brings VIP customers closer to Korean contemporary art through an exclusive, hands-on jewellery experience.
The Martin Moodie Interview: How CHG is turning weary travellers into refreshed explorers
Forced to rationalise during the dark days of COVID, Malaysian company CHG not only survived but later thrived and today is plotting an ambitious expansion to become a major force in airport hospitality globally. The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie caught up with CHG Co-Founder Ryan Loo in Hong Kong recently to find out more.
Penfolds elevates Sydney Airport presence with new-look flagship boutique with Heinemann Oceania
The 44.6sq m shop-in-shop is located prominently along the international terminal’s main retail walkway, enhancing visibility and highlighting the premium wine shopping experience, the company said.
CDFG builds downtown duty-free network with key Xiamen store opening
China Duty Free Group hails the landmark opening with a statement saying, “The Xiaman downtown store strengthens our national duty-free network, offering a retail platform that integrates shopping, culture and experience.”
Airports as Artports: Oriental Club Lounge spotlights Taiwan’s creative spirit with Lin Yu-Chin at Taoyuan International Airport
Featuring ten works by the acclaimed artist, the exhibition runs through 7 January 2027 as part of the lounge’s ongoing cultural programme.
The TREX Factor: Discovering Highland Park 20 Years Single Cask Series, a Duty Zero by cdf exclusive
In this episode we discover an extraordinary single malt whisky from Highland Park in Orkney, Scotland, available only at Duty Zero by cdf. Just 575 bottles have been released, all available through Duty Zero by cdf.
UPDATED: Avolta provisionally awarded Guam Airport speciality retail and food & beverage contracts
Lotte Duty Free is to continue its speciality retail (including duty free) concession at A.B. Won Pat International Airport in Guam until 20 December this year while a Request for Proposal process continues for the business.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 30 as dual platform continues to grow
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.
CDFG captures departures duty-free store contract at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal
China Duty Free Group extends its presence in the growing cruise sector with a key contract gain at the country’s largest cruise port.
Flying Kiwis – famed NZ products in hot demand as Auckland Airport Request for Proposals progresses
In the run-up to its much-anticipated Request for Proposal for the Gifts of New Zealand destination retail offer, Auckland Airport has issued a timely update on the most in-demand gifts from Kiwi and overseas travellers.
Pioneering in Pudong: CDFG opens China’s first airport Apple Premium Partner duty-free store
The new retail space in Terminal 2’s international departures hall is the first of its kind in China to offer the full range of Apple products with duty-free pricing for travellers.
