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MEADFA Awards open for nominations as association marks 25 years
The MEADFA Awards, now in their fifth year, will honour companies and individuals for their commitment to advancing the regional travel retail sector.
FAB finalists: Excellence across design, lounges, sense of place, digital and Airport F&B Offer of the Year
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to announce the find tranche of finalists from select award categories, less than a month ahead of the blockbuster Bengaluru event taking place on 7-8 July.
FAB 2026 finalists: FAB-ulous casual dining, coffee & tea and new lounges in the Awards spotlight
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to announce the third round of finalists from select award categories, less than a month ahead of the Bengaluru event taking place on 7-8 July.
#KickCancerThon update: Swarovski shows crystal-clear social purpose; Altura learns and teaches new tricks
Along the route, the team stopped at key Singaporean landmarks. Collectively, the 3km course translated into an impressive combined total of 165km covered by 55 participants.
PIF powers Saudi Vision 2030 with new five-year plan, placing travel and tourism as key priorities
The Public Investment Fund Board of Directors, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has endorsed the 2026-2030 strategy, strengthening the role of tourism, travel and entertainment in Saudi Arabia’s diversification strategy.
#KickCancerThon update: The Estée Lauder Companies Travel Retail East team steps up and steps out in Singapore
Along the route, the team stopped at key Singaporean landmarks. Collectively, the 3km course translated into an impressive combined total of 165km covered by 55 participants.
Middle East crisis: ACI data shows region’s airports under acute stress as conflict hits aviation and travel retail
We feature rolling updates on what ranks as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history.
#KickCancerThon update: Heartwarming images abound as Lagardère Travel Retail goes global for a great cause (Part 3)
Today we complete our three-part report of Lagardère Travel Retail’s extraordinary worldwide support for and commitment to #KickCancerThon.
Resilience the name of the game for Avolta in positive Q1
Geographic and channel diversification proves key to the travel retail and food & beverage provider delivering a positive set of first-quarter results.
Gebr. Heinemann hits record €4.7 billion turnover in 2025 amid volatile backdrop
At the annual media conference, Gebr. Heinemann board members underscored the challenge of declining spend per passenger and the urgent requirement to remain relevant to a new generation of travellers.
Avolta boosts King Khalid International Airport dining mix with fresh F&B concepts
The refreshed line-up strengthens the airport’s food & beverage mix, combining global brands with regional concepts across quick-service and grab-and-go formats, alongside a hybrid Hudson Café.
#KickCancerThon update: Saluting Row Holland and Paul Hogan, travel retail’s marathon man and woman
Collectively, the Ethos Farm teams walked the equivalent of 13.5 marathons, raising an impressive £4,100 (US$5,532) for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, plus £823 (US$1,110) Gift Aid.
