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INDIA. The Moodie Davitt Report usually describes store openings but this week we had the rare privilege of opening one, writes Martin Moodie.
The store in question is the expansive Tumi boutique at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2’s domestic zone, which was inaugurated yesterday.
The honour of performing the traditional opening rites fell to me and Alex Avery, Chief Executive Officer at Pragma Consulting, the much-respected UK commercial advisor for investors and operators in retail and mixed-use, workplace, airports and travel property.
Alex and I have had the joint pleasure of co-moderating ElevateBLR, a workshop held today by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BLIA) dedicated to taking the Karnataka gateway to a new level.
I have also spent time touring Terminal 1 (domestic) and Terminal 2 (dual domestic and international) and speaking to the airport leadership, including BLIA Managing Director & CEO Hari Marar; CCO Kenneth Guldbjerg; and Vice President – Commercial Pravat Paikray.
Look out for my extensive report – and more on The Moodie Blog – in coming days. ✈
Note: Is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru arrivals duty-free the world’s best? Read Martin Moodie’s view here.
