International
DFS Group sales still “held back by prevailing international conditions” in first quarter
The travel retailer’s revenue performance continues to reflect low levels of visitor traffic in Hong Kong and Macau, noted co-parent LVMH.
Ferrero Travel Market to present latest portfolio innovations at TFWA Asia Pacific
Key product launches in the region include new channel-exclusive offerings from Kinder, Nutella and Tic Tac.
FAB Awards and FAB Superstars Awards attract record number of submissions
The 2025 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards and FAB Superstars Awards have attracted a record number of submissions, with more than 350 nominations received.
Made to be prepared – Chihei Tai on how Victorinox is charting a course in Asia Pacific
Victorinox is promoting its upcoming showing at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition with a makeover of The Moodie Davitt Report homepage and an elegant treatment of our mobile website.
Dubai International maintains status as world’s busiest international airport
Dubai once more leads the list of airports measured by international passenger traffic, followed by London Heathrow, Incheon international, Singapore Changi, Amsterdam, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Hong Kong International and Hamad International in 2024.
Travel retail holds its breath amid Trump about-turn on tariffs and escalating Chinese row
“For the luxury sector, the trade war between the US and China, and the consequent impact on the Chinese economy, is likely to further dampen the sentiment of the Chinese customers with respect to spending on travel retail,” says Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi.
Seatrade 2025 – Talking travellers, tech and retail transformation
A memorable two days of retail-dedicated sessions concluded on Wednesday at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami.
Global Blue data shows softening in tax-free shopping revenues across Europe and Asia Pacific
Global Blue has released its Tax Free Shopping Business Update for March, highlighting a softening in tax-free shopping revenues influenced by less favourable exchange rates.
TREX takes flight – Pioneering travel retail-exclusive awards winners to be unveiled next week
The pioneering cross-category travel retail-exclusive awards programme has attracted an encouraging number of entries, highlighting the importance of the initiative and channel-exclusive products.
Changi Airport wins World’s Best Airport and dining top spot at Skytrax Awards
This is the 13th time in the history of the awards that the Singapore gateway has received the top accolade.
Seatrade 2025 – Cruise retail industry leaders offer upbeat outlook despite wider market uncertainty
A high-class speaker line-up from across the cruise ‘Trinity’ led a strong first day of retail sessions at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami on Tuesday.
Hendrick’s Sunspell Gin takes travellers on a sensory journey with sunset-themed activations
William Grant & Sons launched the campaign at Heathrow, Changi and Sydney airports in March, with upcoming roll-outs at Dubai, New York JFK and Amsterdam Schiphol airports.
