IRELAND/INTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Davitt Report President & Editorial Director Dermot Davitt is the latest guest to appear on podcast series In Brief from leading travel retailer ARI.
Hosted by ARI Global Research & Insights Manager Deirdre Roache, the five-part series goes behind the scenes with industry leaders and pioneers who share their experiences, challenges, insights and hopes for the future of the sector.
Dermot speaks about his life in travel retail and about the opportunities facing retailers, brands and the wider industry, and how it’s time for travel retail to redefine its point of difference.
During this episode (click on the icon above for access), Dermot speaks admirably about his friend Colm McLoughlin, former Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, in assessing the great travel retail pioneers from Ireland. This episode was recorded before Colm’s sudden passing on 30 October.
In Brief is now live on all major podcast platforms, with a new episode released every Monday until 16 December.
ARI CEO Ray Hernan will feature in a wrap-up episode next week. “Our aim at ARI is to always push boundaries, elevate experiences and, most importantly, bring joy to travellers across the globe,” Hernan said. “In Brief not only opens a window into the heart of our business but also gives a platform to diverse voices from the industry, highlighting how we can collectively redefine the travel retail experience.”
“Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some extremely inspiring figures in the travel retail landscape, from brands and media to innovative thought leaders,” Roache added. “We’ve gone beyond the surface to uncover the personal stories that drive them, and they have so generously shared their expertise and insights for listeners.
“I believe these are conversations that will resonate with anyone passionate about travel, retail and the customer.”
In Brief will return for a second series in early 2025, spotlighting the ARI team members “who bring joy to travellers around the world every day”.
Other episodes feature Puig Executive Vice President Travel Retail Kaatje Noens, Bacardi Global Travel Retail Managing Director Leila Stansfield and Holition CEO and Founder Jonathan Chippindale. Find the latest here. ✈
