The Moodie Report India
Interview: Ashish Sagar on Suntory Global Spirits’ “brand-building powerhouse”
Suntory Global Spirits Revenue Growth Director, Global Travel Retail Ashish Sagar discusses strengthening travel retail’s role as a brand-building powerhouse through TREXs, Japanese spirits discovery and diversifying the offer across all pricepoints.
Local Heroes: Vanaha gin from Goa, India celebrates new launch and eyes travel retail expansion
“Entrepreneurship is the longest endurance event I’ve ever taken up,” declares the remarkable Founder & CEO of Revelry Distiller and Vanaha Gin. The journey may be lengthy and arduous but it is paying off big time.
Bowmore blends Indian artistry with Islay heritage with TREX Kalamkari edition for Diwali
Bowmore brings Indian artistry to travel retail with a Kalamkari-inspired festive edition, supported by airport activations across hubs in Delhi, Bengaluru and London.
Interview: Mette Engell on curating Coty’s next chapter in travel retail
Coty Senior Vice President Global Travel Retail Mette Engell outlines how the Coty.Curated strategy is concentrating investment on six priority brands while creating opportunities for new launches.
Images of the Day: Dubai Duty Free marks Diwali with colourful, culture-rich celebration
Our latest images come courtesy of Dubai Duty Free, which is celebrating the Indian festival of lights with high energy and a dash of colour at Dubai International Airport.
Adani Airports buoyed by leap in first-half non-aeronautical revenue
The growth was driven by strong performances in food & beverage, duty free, lounges, ground handling and lease rental, as well as by the impact of Navi Mumbai International Airport’s opening in late 2025.
Adani Airports and IHCL sign eight-hotel agreement as Airport City strategy accelerates
The partnership advances Adani Airports’ vision of integrated aviation hubs combining hospitality, retail, leisure and commercial developments to capture growing traveller and visitor spending.
Ospree Duty Free captures double gold at Spiritz Achievers’ Awards
The awards from the Indian drinks title included Travel Retail Exclusive Launch for an activation around Chivas Regal 15 Year Old, plus Travel Retail Experiential Activation for ‘Spirit of India’, an experiential initiative with House of Rampur.
Bowmore and Snarkitecture open a portal to discovery with TREX Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit
Bowmore has partnered with Snarkitecture to introduce Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit, a limited-edition TREX 20-year-old single malt set to debut in selected travel retail markets from November.
Indri brings the festive spirit to Indian travel retail with Diwali Collector’s Edition
The limited-edition Ruby Port Cask single malt is available at four Indian airports and Dubai Duty Free, with just 600 individually numbered bottles produced.
Interview: FAB Award winner, Avolta Chef Venugopal Bharathan – “Unhurried food, served in a hurry”
Celebrated culinary leader Vengopal Bharathan reflects on authenticity, innovation, sustainability and developing the next generation of chefs for Avolta at Bengaluru Airport.
Ospree Duty Free adds a colourful twist to Navratri celebrations at Ahmedabad Airport
“Navratri is more than a festival in Ahmedabad, it is an emotion that brings people together through culture, tradition and celebration,” says Ospree Duty Free CEO Gaurav Singh.
