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Groupe ADP selects SSP as JV partner to develop over 100 food & beverage units at Paris airports
More than 100 units are expected to be developed at the two Paris locations during the 11-year partnership, generating an estimated €1.8 billion in turnover. Read More
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Live and on location at TFWA World Exhibition
Welcome to our rolling coverage of TFWA World Exhibition, which returns to Cannes after an absence in 2020. We are bringing you updates and event highlights through the week. Read More
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Passenger traffic growth gains momentum at Heathrow but full recovery only expected in 2026
Heathrow Airport experienced its first full quarter of passenger growth since 2019 in Q3, underscoring what the company called “strong pent-up demand” as government travel restrictions eased in the UK. Read More
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ACI Europe updates passenger traffic forecast to -60% for 2021 and -32% for 2022 over 2019; predicts full recovery in 2025
ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec said: “The level of pent-up demand is staggering, fuelled by the savings accumulated by consumers through this pandemic. But there are also significant supply pressures that will slow down the pace of the recovery." Read More
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Beam Suntory releases US$60,000 limited-edition Yamazaki 55 into travel retail
Only 100 bottles are being released this year from Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery, with a limited allocation to travel retail stoes in London, Paris, Hainan, Hong Kong, Taipei, Amsterdam, Seoul, Delhi, Istanbul, Dubai and Singapore. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Stepping onto a bridge to normal in Cannes
One can imagine those first encounters in Morrison’s. “Sorry Barry, I can’t hear you. You’re on mute!” “Are you ok Dermot, you seem to be shaking?” – “Yes, no worries, bad connection between Galway and Nice, I’m just buffering.” Read more
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Qatar Duty Free and B&S sign MOU to open three Capi electronics stores at Hamad International Airport
The landmark deal is a big boost to Capi, the specialist consumer technology travel retailer owned by B&S, the subject of a special profile by The Moodie Davitt Report this week. Qatar Duty Free Vice President Operations Thabet Musleh celebrated Read More
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Best Global Brands 2021: Tech firms increase dominance as major brand values rise on average +10%
Interbrand has released its Best Global Brands 2021 report, which ranks brands by perceived monetary value. Once again, tech giants Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Samsung led the way. Read More
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COVID-19 wave spreads to 11 Chinese provinces but “could be tamed in one month” – Global Times
Authorities are striving to curb the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the Mainland, which has now affected 11 provinces in the passage of one week. Read More
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Flight bookings to the US leap following key travel announcements, reports ForwardKeys
According to the travel data analyst’s figures, by mid-October weekly bookings to the US exceeded 70% of pre-pandemic levels. Its data also shows some high rises in flight booking activity from the UK, EU and Brazil to the US. Read More
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New research reveals airport advertising delivers highest perceived value compared to other channels
Conducted by ResearchBods on behalf of JCDecaux, the research shows that airport advertising has a higher impact on viewers when compared to online display, social media, TV and press advertising environments. Read More
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine October 2021 – TFWA World Exhibition Edition
Welcome to the updated October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition, which takes place this week. Read More
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Exclusive interview: B&S steps up its great transformation
Meet B&S Group, the understated giant of the travel retail industry, a low-profile, near €2 billion turnover company with a heritage that dates back to 1872 and listed on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. That understated identity is all about to Read More
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The Cobalt Night: La Prairie celebrates Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil with VIP event in Macau
The VIP event, which ran from 1-7 October, welcomed 300 guests who enjoyed a sensorial product discovery experience with live music and special cocktails and got a first-hand look at Maotik’s ‘Sense of Blue’ art installation. Read More
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Brand News
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Brown-Forman reveals ambitious travel retail sustainability goals
Brown-Forman Global Travel Retail outlines its contribution to a wide-ranging corporate mission, tailored according to the nuances and impact of travel and travel retail. Read More
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Beam Suntory releases US$60,000 limited-edition Yamazaki 55 into travel retail
Only 100 bottles are being released this year from Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery, with a limited allocation to travel retail stoes in London, Paris, Hainan, Hong Kong, Taipei, Amsterdam, Seoul, Delhi, Istanbul, Dubai and Singapore. Read More
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Qatar Duty Free and B&S sign MOU to open three Capi electronics stores at Hamad International Airport
The landmark deal is a big boost to Capi, the specialist consumer technology travel retailer owned by B&S, the subject of a special profile by The Moodie Davitt Report this week. Qatar Duty Free Vice President Operations Thabet Musleh celebrated Read More
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Best Global Brands 2021: Tech firms increase dominance as major brand values rise on average +10%
Interbrand has released its Best Global Brands 2021 report, which ranks brands by perceived monetary value. Once again, tech giants Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Samsung led the way. Read More
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New research reveals airport advertising delivers highest perceived value compared to other channels
Conducted by ResearchBods on behalf of JCDecaux, the research shows that airport advertising has a higher impact on viewers when compared to online display, social media, TV and press advertising environments. Read More
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Heineken set to launch Pure Piraña seltzer brand into cruise and airline channels
Following the launch of Pure Piraña in domestic markets over the past year, Heineken is introducing the brand to its cruise and airline customers. Read More
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine October 2021 – TFWA World Exhibition Edition
Welcome to the updated October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition, which takes place this week. Read More
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Rituals launches festive golden advent calendars and luxury gift sets
The wellbeing company is launching a 3D and 2D Golden Advent Calendar, alongside a refreshed line of luxury gift sets to welcome the festive season. Read More
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The Cobalt Night: La Prairie celebrates Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil with VIP event in Macau
The VIP event, which ran from 1-7 October, welcomed 300 guests who enjoyed a sensorial product discovery experience with live music and special cocktails and got a first-hand look at Maotik’s ‘Sense of Blue’ art installation. Read More
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A toast to the golden age of flying: Duty Free Global and Silent Pool Distillers preview Pan Am brand in Cannes
The Pan Am spirits brand pays homage to one of the most recognisable airlines in the 20th century. The brand will be launched in Europe, US and Japan travel retail through a partnership between Pan Am, Silent Pool Distillers and Read More
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Foreo hails strong performance of UFO 2 masking device in The QDF Factor
The QDF Factor winners were revealed during ‘Grand Finals Day’ at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, with UFO 2 among the brands to wow the judges. Read More
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Harper Dennis Hobbs set to showcase varied portfolio in Cannes debut
The travel retail agency, which specialises in airport consultancy and retail advisory services, will introduce newcomers Diamanti Per Tutti and LØCI at next week’s TFWA World Exhibition. Read More
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Coffee with a whisky twist: Drambuie and Dufry launch café activation at Heathrow Airport
The Heathrow T3 pop-up, which runs from 6 October to 2 November, offers three coffee-infused cocktails made by on-site baristas alongside a suite of other experiential elements. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Groupe ADP selects SSP as JV partner to develop over 100 food & beverage units at Paris airports
More than 100 units are expected to be developed at the two Paris locations during the 11-year partnership, generating an estimated €1.8 billion in turnover. Read More
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Passenger traffic growth gains momentum at Heathrow but full recovery only expected in 2026
Heathrow Airport experienced its first full quarter of passenger growth since 2019 in Q3, underscoring what the company called “strong pent-up demand” as government travel restrictions eased in the UK. Read More
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine October 2021 – TFWA World Exhibition Edition
Welcome to the updated October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition, which takes place this week. Read More
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Varna and Burgas airports launch tender for entire airside commercial areas
Fraport Twin Star Airport Management calls a tender for 28 commercial locations across the two Black Sea coast airports, 14 in each. Opportunities include duty free, duty paid and specialist retail plus food & beverage. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: China Duty Free Group’s bold vision
Our cover story in this edition features the insights of China Duty Free Group President Charles Chen about the future of Chinese travel retail, delivered in one of many thought leadership sessions during the recent Virtual Travel Retail Expo. Read More
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SEA scoops major architectural award for Milan Linate Airport terminal upgrade
A €40 million project by operator SEA Milan Airports to upgrade Milan Linate Airport has been named as the overall winner in a national competition to find the best architecture projects in Italy. Read More
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URW offers F&B leasing opportunities at Los Angeles International Airport T3
Three units are available for quick-service dining in the reimagined Terminal 3. Master retail concessionaire URW says the planned competitive process lowers the barriers to entry for small and local businesses. Read More
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Virtual Travel Retail Expo: Highlights from the Knowledge Hub programme – Thursday
Today we bring you highlights from the fourth day of the Knowledge Hub at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, featuring a power-packed line-up and speakers from multiple business sectors around the world. Read More
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Features
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Groupe ADP selects SSP as JV partner to develop over 100 food & beverage units at Paris airports
More than 100 units are expected to be developed at the two Paris locations during the 11-year partnership, generating an estimated €1.8 billion in turnover. Read More
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Best Global Brands 2021: Tech firms increase dominance as major brand values rise on average +10%
Interbrand has released its Best Global Brands 2021 report, which ranks brands by perceived monetary value. Once again, tech giants Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Samsung led the way. Read More
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine October 2021 – TFWA World Exhibition Edition
Welcome to the updated October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition, which takes place this week. Read More
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Exclusive interview: B&S steps up its great transformation
Meet B&S Group, the understated giant of the travel retail industry, a low-profile, near €2 billion turnover company with a heritage that dates back to 1872 and listed on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. That understated identity is all about to Read More
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The Cobalt Night: La Prairie celebrates Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil with VIP event in Macau
The VIP event, which ran from 1-7 October, welcomed 300 guests who enjoyed a sensorial product discovery experience with live music and special cocktails and got a first-hand look at Maotik’s ‘Sense of Blue’ art installation. Read More
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The Customer Experience Column: Let’s get physical
Welcome to the latest in a series of columns brought to you in association with experiential marketing, brand activation and customer engagement specialist CircleSquare. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: China Duty Free Group’s bold vision
Our cover story in this edition features the insights of China Duty Free Group President Charles Chen about the future of Chinese travel retail, delivered in one of many thought leadership sessions during the recent Virtual Travel Retail Expo. Read More
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Interview: Golf superstar Ian Woosnam talks Wines of Golf Legends
Welsh golfing superstar Ian Woosnam and winemaker Aurore Legrand talk about their combined role in Wines of Golf Legends, the innovative concept from French wine company Peuch & Besse that last week was named winner of The QDF Factor. Read More