Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 38 : Moodie Davitt Report

CHINA. We are pleased to bring readers a summary of this week’s posts on The Moodie Davitt Report’s WeChat Official Account as the platform continues to grow strongly in China.

The Moodie Davitt Report has stepped up its Mandarin language coverage of key China-related stories for 2022, anchored by our WeChat platform, published four times a month. Readership is climbing steadily with the platform now attracting 3,397 followers, along with encouraging reading and sharing levels.

Moodie Davitt WeChat is curated under the direction of Penelope Zhou, our Hong Kong-based Chinese Editor, and company Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, also based in Hong Kong. They are supported by two further freelance staff in Mainland China.

2022年起，《穆迪达维特免税报告》将进一步升级中国市场相关的中文新闻报道，每周一在广受关注的微信公众号发布最新资讯，每月推送四次。

《穆迪达维特免税报告》微信公众号的主理人为常驻香港的中文编辑周沫以及常驻香港的公司创始人兼董事长Martin Moodie。另有两名中国大陆员工提供支持。

The Moodie Davitt Report is the only international travel retail media title to offer a WeChat platform. The Official Account complements the strong and growing Chinese readership of our English language service. For native content enquiries please contact Publisher Irene Revilla at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com

《穆迪达维特免税报告》是唯一进驻微信平台的国际旅游零售行业媒体。《穆迪达维特免税报告》微信公众号现有3397名关注者，在现有英文平台日渐壮大的中文读者群体基础上实现更广泛触达。如需咨询英文原稿，请联系出版负责人Irene Revilla（邮箱：Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com

Leading the latest posts is news of key institutional recognition of China Tourism Group’s listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

Senior China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation management celebrated the offering in August. Left to right are Yu Hui, General Accountant; Wang Xuan, Standing Deputy General Manager; Peng Hui, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director; Chen Guoqiang (Charles Chen), Executive Director and General Manager and President of CDFG; and Chang Zhujun, Secretary to the Board and Joint Company Secretary

As reported, China Tourism Group, which is already listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, began trading in Hong Kong on 26 August.

You can see highlights below from last week’s edition. 本周热点资讯一览如下。

Major boost: Hang Seng Index Co is adding China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation’s (China Tourism Group) H Shares to the Hang Seng Composite Index. H shares refer to shares in companies incorporated in the Chinese mainland that are also traded on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Joie de Vivre: Beam Suntory-owned Cognac house, Maison Courvoisier has partnered with China Duty Free Group to open its first-ever standalone boutique in the newly opened cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

“An important milestone” – The Macallan has opened its largest boutique in travel retail with China Duty Free Group (CDFG) at cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Anyone for tea? Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex (HTDF) in Sanya recently opened several engaging pop-up shops from top international beauty brands including Shu Uemura, Elizabeth Arden and Jo Malone. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Taking off: Cathay Pacific Group has said it expects to operate around 70% of its pre-pandemic passenger flight capacity by the end of 2023. The group, which comprises airlines Cathay Pacific and HK Express, aims to reach pre-COVID levels of capacity by the end of 2024. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Introducing Shihyo: French beauty powerhouse L’Oréal Groupe has partnered with Korean hotel to travel retail company Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners to launch a newly created luxury beauty brand. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Key launch: L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific has announced Valentino Beauty’s inauguration of a new 2-AXIS counter in the heart of Macau’s luxury shopping district at The Venetian Macao, courtesy of an exclusive partnership with Duty Free Americas. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Prime time viewing: Hublot has opened a new boutique in a prime position in T Galleria By DFS, Macau, Shoppes at Four Seasons. The store offers some 150 fine timepieces, including several DFS exclusives. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Partner with us on WeChat and reach your key Chinese audience in Chinese. Stories related to the China travel retail market are featured each week on The Moodie Davitt Report’s WeChat Official Account. Please scan the QR code to follow us and contact Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com for native opportunities.

COMING SOON: NEW WONDERS OF THE TRAVEL RETAIL WORLD

The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to announce ‘The New Wonders of the Travel Retail World’, a duo of landmark publications dedicated to extraordinary projects that have set new benchmarks in the travel retail world.

One is dedicated to the cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex.

The multi-media, bi-lingual publication is a pioneering joint venture between The Moodie Davitt Report and Hainan Hinews Media Co. For advertising details please contact Irene Revilla at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com

The other is the Hamad International Airport Expansion in Doha, Qatar, inaugurated on 10 November.

This stunning development is anchored by The Orchard, a 10,000sq m indoor tropical garden with a 268-sqm water feature complemented by a luxury-led commercial offer boasting 65 stores and 35 food & beverage outlets.

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