Saudi Arabia Newsroom
#KickCancerThon update: IAADFS and GO2 for Lung Cancer combine in style
In the run-up to this week’s Duty Free Show of the Americas, 14 March saw a magnificent turnout from the Florida and wider US travel retail community in support of #KickCancerThon.
#KickCancerThon update: WePurple spells out its principles around the globe
WePurple displayed its multi-disciplinary excellence and innovation with a global fundraising event on 25 February that resulted in £3,000 (US$4,000) being raised for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Middle East crisis: Passenger flows as war continues into 28th day
We feature rolling updates on what already ranks as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history.
#KickCancerThon update: DFS turns pink in honour of a noble cause
DFS teams in Hong Kong, Macau and SIngapore proudly participated in #KickCancerThon, collectively covering an impressive 1,345km through cycling, running, walking, hiking and even bowling.
#KickCancerThon update: Putting a (Plaza) Premium on human kindness
From its headquarters in Hong Kong to Brazil, the Song family-owned Plaza Premium Group is continuing to connect the world in its trademark ebullient, impassioned style in support of #KickCancerThon.
#KickCancerThon update: How The Bluedog Group mapped out a moving message
Today’s update on our ‘Think Global, Act Local’ travel retail community initiative features surely one of the most enduring images of #KickCancerThon. It comes courtesy of highly-respected UK agency The Bluedog Group.
DAA International names Francois Southarewsky as Chief Commercial Officer in Jeddah
Southarewsky’s career includes more than five years’ experience in senior roles at Vinci Airports, with previous posts at Air France and Etihad Airways.
#KickCancerThon update: Lagardère Travel Retail goes global in a great cause (1)
In a magnificent show of support for #KickCancerThon, Lagardère Travel Retail has mobilised worldwide to throw its impressively global weight and commitment behind the event. We bring you the first in a phased series of reports.
Avolta posts strong 2025 results, monitors mounting Middle East crisis
“Even within a complex external environment, including the recent conflict affecting parts of the Middle East region, our scale, diversification and clear strategic direction give us confidence as we continue to deliver on Destination 2027 and beyond,” says Avolta CEO Xavier Rossinyol.
Voices of impact: An invitation to women in travel retail for International Women’s Day
The Moodie Davitt Report is inviting women from our industry to share a favourite quote from an inspirational woman that has guided or empowered them in their personal or professional journey in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Exclusive: Announcing the Trinity Intelligence Platform – ‘A new chapter in the airport commercial ecosystem’
At the recent Trinity Forum in Doha, The Moodie Davitt Report and PT&M unveiled an exciting industry initiative designed to bring greater transparency, foresight and coherence to the airport commercial ecosystem and the tendering system. Today we reveal the platform’s identity and details of its modus operandi.
‘A great Saudi opportunity’ – MATARAT-run Dammam Airports invites King Fahd duty-free Expressions of Interest
The process invites experienced organisations to express their interest in operating duty-free stores at the fast-growing Saudi gateway, a prime business opportunity as passenger numbers in the Kingdom soar.
