INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to the latest edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, produced to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes and The Trinity Forum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (5-6 November).
Accompanying our main issue are two Category Insight supplements on Luxury Goods and Confectionery & Food, respectively.
These publications are packed with compelling profiles and interviews with leaders across the industry Trinity of airports, travel retailers and brand owners.
In our global exclusive cover story, SK-II reveals details of its groundbreaking LXP Craftsmanship series, describing the collection as its “most-crafted, exclusive and luxurious” to date.
We feature tales of transformational investment at Brisbane, Bangalore and Western Sydney International airports, alongside a detailed on location feature about how London Heathrow Airport is tackling the demands of space, productivity and innovation in the commercial mix.
Among other high-profile interviews we speak to Lagardère Travel Retail Chairman and CEO Dag Rasmussen, Gebr. Heinemann Co-CEOs Max Heinemann and Raoul Spanger, Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi, Qatar Airways Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh, Falic Group President Leon Falic, Shopping China CEO Felipe Cogorno and Weitnauer Group President Eric Laurent.
L’Oréal Travel Retail President Emmanuel Goulin talks about being brave, seizing opportunities and reinventing travel retail, while we also discover the great entrepreneurial story behind natural skincare brand Nuxe.
Elsewhere, The Design Solution team presents a fascinating case study on the vision, planning and execution of the commercial space at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi.
Oliver Dixon, Head of Fine Wine at Dubai distributor and retailer Maritime & Mercantile International, talks about his career path and passions.
Bluebell Group Greater China Managing Director Sammy Redjeb speaks about the changing consumer landscape and how the pioneering distribution and retail force aims to keep its competitive edge.
Plus we assess a landmark move as Royal Brunei Airlines enter into an exclusive inflight concession agreement with Hong Kong-based King Power Traveler.
We bring you many more terrific stories in this bumper issue of The Moodie Davitt Magazine. Please enjoy this edition and our accompanying two Category Insight supplements with our compliments. ✈