The Moodie Report China Newsroom
#KickCancerThon update – TFWA’s virtuous cycle; CSA’s epic walk to Aitutaki; Tuli’s trek lauded
#KickCancerThon, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research, continues to power ahead, well beyond its original time frame of February-April. We bring you all the latest news.
Plaza Premium Group’s Smart Traveller boosts rewards offering with HeyMax partnership
The collaboration connects Smart Traveller and HeyMax’s rewards platforms, allowing members in Singapore and Hong Kong to access more flexible reward conversion options.
Bluebell Group marks Shenzhen retail debut with beauty-led multi-brand lifestyle concept
The leading Asian omnichannel brand distributor and operator continues its regional expansion with the launch of Bluespace, introducing its beauty-led lifestyle concept to Shenzhen.
Images of the Day: Vietnam Duty Free puts local identity at the heart of Noi Bai Airport retail offer
Today’s images, snapped by The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, capture recent openings as the Terminal 2 International Departures area’s new retail chapter takes shape.
Chow Tai Fook and CDFG introduce market-priced gold products at Shanghai Pudong Airport
Chow Tai Fook has introduced gold products priced according to real-time international market rates at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, complementing its existing fixed-price gold jewellery range.
Foreigner sales remain soft in South Korean duty free despite flurry of retail activity
International customers accounted for an overwhelmingly dominant 85.7% of total downtown sales on just 51.5% of the shopper mix. While foreigner shopper numbers rose downtown, decreased sales month-on-month underline the sector’s softness.
Airport Hospitality World: Qantas to open Melbourne lounge in 2029; Air India plans Maharaja facility for New York
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Zhuhai Duty Free Group awarded arrivals duty‑free concession at Qingmao Port
This marks the retailer’s second concession in the Zhuhai-Macau corridor this year, following Hengqin, and complements its existing Qingmao Port departures duty-free store, which opened in July last year.
Images of the Day: Heinemann and partners spotlight cross-channel campaign at Sydney Airport
Today’s images, provided by Heinemann Oceania Senior Partnerships Manager Gina Vokis, capture a collaborative activation at the retailer’s Sydney Airport business.
Shenzhen Duty Free Group captures Weihai Dashuibo Airport arrivals duty-free concession
The 45sq m arrivals store complements the departures duty-free store managed by the same retailer.
Registration opens for APTRA North Asia Forum in Hong Kong
The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association has revealed early details for the event, which will take place Hopewell Hotel in Wan Chai, Hong Kong on 12 November 2026.
Kavalan salutes second straight IWC World Whisky of the Year honour for Peatist Oloroso Sherry Cask
The Taiwanese distiller also placed eight expressions in the IWC’s Top 15 Whiskies of 2026, while Head of Research and Development Zerose Yang was named ‘Master Distiller of the Year’.
