INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Davitt eZine, Travel Retail’s LookBook.
In this edition, which appears just days before The Trinity Forum in Hong Kong, we carry an exclusive interview with DFS Group Chairman & CEO Benjamin Vuchot, in which he discusses a “transformational” project for the retailer in Yalong Bay, Sanya on Hainan island.
“What we really want to bring is what we call the seven-star luxury and entertainment approach. It’s through this differentiation that we will offer something not yet available in Hainan and that size doesn’t buy,” says Vuchot.
We also feature an interview (in words and via The Moodie Davitt Podcast) with Mohit Lal, who is retiring after a highly influential period leading Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail. Lal talks about the powerful role that travel retail can play for brands, and offers his thoughts on the channel’s direction.
In our cover story, we profile the latest skin science breakthrough from prestige skincare house La Prairie as the company builds its presence and reach in travel retail.
We carry a rich and diverse array of other profiles and interviews, alongside our choice of eye-catching launches, campaigns and initiatives from across the world of travel retail recently.
You’ll also find our regular High Flyers column in partnership with ARI, in which board member Miriam Ryan talks about the importance of strategic thinking, leadership, the outlook for the future and balancing priorities.
We also feature the latest in our Through the Red Door series (in association with Elizabeth Arden), this time with Reklaim Global SVP Revenue – Travel & Hospitality Nadine Heubel. 
