INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to the September edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which carries a strong focus on three exciting and fast-moving travel retail markets: India, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
Our cover story tracks the latest developments at Istanbul-based ATÜ Duty Free, which has been a powerhouse player in its home market and the wider region since 1999.
CEO Ersan Arcan speaks about the 25-year journey, about recent expansion into new territory at Almaty International Airport and about the surging business of luxury at Istanbul Airport.
Our India report leads on a fascinating and detailed interview with Bangalore International Airport Limited CEO and Managing Director Hari Marar, who tells Martin Moodie about how Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2 represents a transformation in thinking – now magnificently executed – about what an airport environment can be.
Bangalore International Airport also played a vital role in supporting a concept that we are delighted to profile and champion in these pages. Founded by the remarkable Alina Alam, Mitti Café is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities by providing them with opportunities for economic independence and dignity. We tell the story of Mitti Café through the words of Alam herself.
We also home in on the great emerging Saudi Arabian aviation story.
We examine the highly competitive tender for food & beverage services that took place recently at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport – and view it in a wider context, as Saudi tourism authorities target 150 million visitors by 2030.
In our dedicated food & beverage pages, SSP Group Patrick Coveney talks about managing growth, mega-trends and the future of travel dining.
We also begin our review of the Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum, held in July in Melbourne, with highlights of a specially commissioned research study into consumer attitudes about airport retail and F&B. More to follow in our October issue.
This edition is accompanied by our Category Insight supplement dedicated to the niche beauty sector, which is such a critical driver of the fragrances & cosmetics category for travel retailers today.
We speak to Gebr. Heinemann and Avolta as champions of the category, and to brand owners large and small about the opportunities in niche fragrances and skincare in travel retail.
Please enjoy this September edition with our compliments. ✈
