“Our ambition is to create a space that serves not only as part of the travel experience, but also as a place that tells the story of Friuli Venezia Giulia, celebrates its distinctive character and offers passengers the experience and quality they deserve,” says Trieste Airport CEO Fabio Gallo.
The annual Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) Conference is taking place in Rabat this week and The Moodie Davitt Report is on location to bring you highlights in words and images.
Shopper behaviour remained broadly stable as staff engagement edged higher and international passenger traffic grew by +1%, despite continued regional disruption.
In this edition, we hear from the industry figures behind the revised Code about what needs to change in airport tendering, and why the real test of a successful concession comes long after the contract is awarded.
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.
