Moodie Davitt STUDIO World Premiere: Airport Wonders of the World – ‘Destination Doha’, Hamad International : Moodie Davitt Report

**Alexander Roux films Martin Moodie as The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman embarks on a voyage of discovery at Hamad International Airport**

QATAR/INTERNATIONAL. Moodie Davitt STUDIO* today proudly unveils Airport Wonders of the World, a new film series dedicated as the name suggests to the world’s great airports.

The inaugural production, a three-part series of short films dedicated to Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free’s retail, dining, hospitality and leisure attractions, is being launched in phases through September and October.

The series portrays the Doha gateway as a destination in itself. Episode 1 (below) features an overview of Hamad International Airport’s myriad wonders, including Orchard, the airport’s extraordinary 6,000sq m garden; a diverse arts and culture programme; superlative lounge facilities; and much more.

Episode 2, publishing in mid-October, focuses on Qatar Duty Free’s multi-FAB Award-winning food & beverage proposition, exploring the diverse, multi-cuisine, 200+ outlets dining offer that ranges from grab-and-go to accessibly priced food courts and fine-dining experiences – unforgettably encapsulated in the Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alléno.

We talk to David Sosson, Qatar Duty Free’s Head of Culinary Operations, about the pride, passion and professionalism that he and his team pour into serving the travelling public across a network of culinary excellence that remains open around the clock. Remarkably, all food is prepared freshly on-site each and every day.

Moodie Davitt STUDIO Videographer and Director Alexander Roux films a special moment as chefs and other kitchen staff from across Qatar Duty Free’s vast food & beverage portfolio gather to honour the company being awarded the FSSC 22000 food safety certification for complying with global best practices and delivering “exceptional standards” in dining, a world airport first. **Head of Culinary Operations David Sosson (in black, front row} leads the celebrations. {Photo: Alexander Roux, Moodie Davitt STUDIO}**

**(From left) Head of Culinary Operations David Sosson and Vice President Food & Beverage Grant Fleming study footage shot inside the Qatar Duty Free kitchen with Alexander Roux**

The culmination of the series in Episode 3 is dedicated to Qatar Duty Free’s Skytrax- and Frontier Award-winning shopping line-up, including an in-store interview with Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh.

The curated retail offer incorporates the most extensive array of luxury boutiques in the airport world; an acclaimed beauty offer; and a range of world-premiere and Qatar Duty Free exclusives.

The lure of luxury: Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh guides The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie through Hamad International Airport’s extraordinary new luxury zone in Episode 3

**“What does it take to be named the world’s best airport for shopping?” asks Martin Moodie. Watch Episode 3 (out early November) to discover Thabet Musleh’s answer.**

The highly cinematic films, presented by The Moodie Davitt Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie and filmed, directed and edited by Moodie Davitt STUDIO’s Hainan-based Alexander Roux, are designed to appeal to both consumer and industry audiences.

They will be shown on Moodie Davitt STUDIO’s new YouTube channel, across our English and Chinese media platforms and through various channels across the Qatar Airways Group network.

Thabet Musleh said: “We are delighted to have been the first airport chosen to be featured in this exciting new concept by Moodie Davitt STUDIO.

“While there are undoubtedly many good airports out there, ours possess a sense of magic that sets us apart. Martin Moodie’s passion for airports and his captivating storytelling have beautifully captured our essence, showcasing what makes us unique.”

{Click on the YouTube icon to view the trailer for all three Airport Wonders of the World episodes}

The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie said: “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Airport Wonders of the World, the career culmination for me of a long-time passion for airports. Airports are crossroads of humanity that have no cultural, religious, gender or class barriers.

“At their best, they are places of architectural wonder; homes to amazing shopping and dining experiences; and expressions of place, taste and tradition.

**Hamad International boasts one of the airport world’s great art programmes. Here Martin Moodie is shown taking a photo of the towering *Small Lie* by New York artist KAWS.**

“Where better to start such a series than Hamad International Airport, a national gateway that so triumphantly embraces Qatar’s cultural and commercial identity and greets local and foreign travellers as treasured guests through an astonishingly wide array of commercial and consumer services?” ✈

*Note: Airport Wonders of the World will explore other leading airports worldwide in coming series. Please contact Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com for details.

*About Moodie Davitt STUDIO

Moodie Davitt STUDIO is a division of The Moodie Davitt Report, one of the world’s most successful multi-media business-to-business publishers, specialised in providing multi-media business intelligence of the highest quality to the global aviation and travel retail sectors.

Moodie Davitt STUDIO productions feature a wide variety of formats and subject matter, from 60-90-second shorts designed for multiple social media channels to longer documentaries and even series to be shown across our and clients’ platforms.

The films are fronted variously by The Moodie Davitt Report Co-Owners Martin Moodie and Dermot Davitt, Brands Director Hannah Tan-Gillies and Haikou-based content specialist Lara Netherlands.

The production team is led by Videographer, Editor and Director Alexander Roux; complemented by Production Manager Chen Ming (‘Mao’), both based in Hainan province, China; and UK-based Video Editor Declan Moodie and Development and Systems Operations Director Matt Willey.

*For partnership enquiries please reach out to:

Martin Moodie: Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com (Content)

Irene Revilla: Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com (Sales, International)

Zhang Yimei: Yimei@MoodieDavittReport.com (Sales, China)