The Moodie Report China Newsroom
US$42 billion and climbing: Hainan celebrates 15 years of transformational offshore duty-free business
A decade and a half has flashed by since the implementation of Hainan’s offshore duty-free shopping policy, a regime that has transformed both China’s and Asia’s travel retail landscape.
The Jessica’s Secret Index cross-category ratings for February
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to publish our popular Jessica’s Secret Index for February covering spirits & wine, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery.
Penhaligon’s channels British heritage and Chinese symbolism in Year of the Horse campaign
The campaign, which ran across eight Asia Pacific travel retail locations, combined festive symbolism, exclusive gifting and retail theatre.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 15
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our dual WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
Airport Hospitality World: Korean Air reveals upgraded Incheon lounges; Avianca unveils premium El Dorado Airport facility
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Dubai maintains ranking as busiest international airport in 2025
Traffic at the UAE hub rose 6.1% year-on-year, as London Heathrow remained second and Incheon International in third, measured by international passenger numbers.
The Estée Lauder Companies reimagines beauty with dazzling Hainan Expo showcase
The Estée Lauder Companies underscores its long-term commitment to Hainan with an immersive, technology-led pavilion at that blends science, storytelling and a 13-brand strong portfolio.
L’Oréal Groupe spotlights immersive ‘Entertainment Destination’ strategy at Hainan Expo
Through its portfolio of brands and partnerships, L’Oréal’s Hainan Expo presence reinforces its mission to deliver personalised, entertaining and seamless beauty experiences in the channel.
On location at the Hainan Expo
The Moodie Davitt Report is attending this week’s Hainan Expo in Haikou, Hainan province and will bring you highlights in words and pictures throughout the event, which began today and runs until 18 April.
Lagardère Travel Retail Q1 revenues rise +5.0% but Middle East conflict weighs on prospects
“Lagardère Travel Retail is relying on its diversified geographic footprint and the resilience of its business model to mitigate the effects,” the company says as it assesses the impact of the Middle East crisis.
Images of the Day: Magic March ‘joylights’ bring buzz across ARI’s global airport estate
Our selection, courtesy of Irish travel retailer ARI, casts a bright, celebratory lens over the month of March. The images embrace a series of engaging activations across ARI’s global retail estate that captured the spirit of key cultural and seasonal moments.
#KickCancerThon update: The Moodie Davitt Report team honour their fallen colleague
As #KickCancerThon gathered extraordinary momentum across the travel retail community, The Moodie Davitt Report team came together in a powerful display of solidarity to honour their beloved late colleague Sinead Moodie.
