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Game changing: Hainan offshore duty free allowance to be more than tripled to RMB100,000; category assortment to be expanded
In news that will transform Asia’s travel retail landscape, the annual offshore duty free allowance for shoppers visiting Hainan is to rise from RMB30,000 to RMB100,000 (US$14,050) and the category assortment widened as part of sweeping government plans for the creation of Hainan Free Trade Port. UPDATED STORY Read More
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Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer to deliver ‘transformative’ speech at Virtual Travel Retail Expo
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer is one of the most-respected executives in the airport world, his vision and drive integral to the next stage of Hamad International Airport’s exciting expansion project. Read More
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In Crisis – Travel Retail Voices: ARI Chief Executive Ray Hernan
In this latest episode we speak to Ray Hernan, Chief Executive of Aer Rianta International, who is managing an international business from his Dublin base. Read More
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Korean duty free inventory sell-off proves problematic, excludes ‘big three’ of Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel
The sell-off of duty free inventory through alternative channels in order to assist travel retailers hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis is proving increasingly controversial at home and abroad. Read More
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COVID-19 Update: Just five cases in Mainland China but 38 new infections in South Korea
All new cases in Mainland China were imported. Korean authorities continue efforts to curb the latest outbreak. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – Green shoots, red poppies and plane spotting in the Lockdown Bureau
There is always North Korea, where not a single case is reported, but I am just a little worried about the reliability of that number and also Pyongyang’s appeal as a holiday destination. Read more
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Coty undergoes strategic transformation and elects three-person Executive Committee with Peter Harf as CEO
Harf is joined by Coty Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pierre-André Terisse and Coty Chief Transformation Officer Gordon von Bretten. Read More
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Cambodia Airports unveils development plans for Sihanouk International Airport
The first phase of the 20-year development will see the extension of the runway and construction of a new passenger terminal for Cambodia’s third busiest airport. Read More
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Travel’s new world: Etihad announces Wellness Ambassadors
In this column, we report on initiatives that reflect the changed world of travel. LATEST: PPE vending machines unveiled at DXB. Read More
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More safety, more selection, more service: Paradies Lagardère unveils marketing campaign as travel resumes
The programme, which was revealed to airport partners yesterday (1 June), will premiere on social media today. Read More
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Road to Recovery: ICAO Task Force issues guidelines for rebuilding of global aviation
Whisper it softly but the world is beginning to travel again. The recovery will be slow, slight and selective but it will gain in momentum. We track the latest developments in this column. Latest: ICAO issues guidelines for aviation recovery. Read More
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Enhanced rent relief package unveiled for Korean travel retailers as likely Xi Jinping visit raises hopes of end to THAAD row
Multiple boosts for hard-hit South Korean travel retailers as the government raises the rent relief packages and the likelihood of an end to the THAAD row with China increases. Read More
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Restrictions on tourism travel easing but caution remains – UNWTO
“The world is slowly opening up again.” Today’s message from the UNWTO will be welcomed by all travel and tourism community stakeholders but there is a long struggle ahead before any return to normalcy. Read More
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Reminder: Duty Free World Council to host ‘Planning to Restart’ webinar on 3 June
The event will take place on 3 June in partnership with Airports Council International World and regional industry associations. Read More
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Brand News
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Broken Shed Vodka partners with Haleybrooke International to target travel retail
The New Zealand vodka company eyes opportunity in travel retail through respected brand representative Haleybrooke International. Read More
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Coty undergoes strategic transformation and elects three-person Executive Committee with Peter Harf as CEO
Harf is joined by Coty Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pierre-André Terisse and Coty Chief Transformation Officer Gordon von Bretten. Read More
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Safilo Group completes acquisition of 70% stake in Blenders Eyewear
Safilo Chief Executive Officer Angelo Trocchia describes the acquisition as a “big leap forward” in its digital transformation strategy. Read More
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Oettinger Davidoff reveals limited-edition Special 53 – Capa Dominicana
The new format revives an 18-year-old blend of five tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, with distribution across selected channels, including travel retail. Read More
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Kiehl’s donates US$100,000 to The Trevor Project to mark Pride Month
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest LGBTQ suicide prevention and crisis intervention organisation. Read More
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Korean duty free inventory sell-off proves problematic, excludes ‘big three’ of Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel
The sell-off of duty free inventory through alternative channels in order to assist travel retailers hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis is proving increasingly controversial at home and abroad. Read More
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Georgia Garinois-Melenikiotou to retire from The Estée Lauder Companies
Garinois-Melenikiotou’s official retirement will be effective on 1 July. She held the role of Executive Vice President Corporate Marketing for a period of ten years and has led digital-first, consumer-centric marketing strategies across the organisation. Read More
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Edrington names Helen Wong as Managing Director, Asia Travel Retail; Marcelo Colombo moves to new Americas role
Helen Wong joins Edrington from watch brand Daniel Wellington; she replaces Marcelo Colombo, who moves to a new role with the group in the Americas. Read More
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Love in the time of Coronavirus: How business is showing its heart in the war against COVID-19
We shine a light on industry players offering compassion in dark times. LATEST: Indian F&B powerhouse K Hospitality serves over 1.35 million meals to those in need during crisis. Read More
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“Captivating our Partners” – Puig goes Platinum for Moodie Davitt Virtual Travel Retail Expo
“The Virtual Travel Retail Expo offers a great opportunity to connect with customers and make them dream,” the third-generation family-owned fragrance to fashion house says of its belief in the new Expo concept. Read More
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Molton Brown extends ‘Flora Luminare’ fragrance line and renews sustainability commitments for 2020
‘Flowers and light’: The Flora Luminare Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum were originally launched in 2019. Read More
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Amorepacific moves towards a more sustainable product lifecycle
The South Korean beauty company announced plans to overhaul its operations – from development and packaging through to retail and recycling. Read More
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In Crisis – Travel Retail Voices: Garry Maxwell launches GMAX Travel Retail
Launching a new business in the midst of the worst global pandemic in a century doesn’t sound like good timing. But anyone who knows Garry Maxwell knows that he’s not going to let something like a health crisis stop him. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer to deliver ‘transformative’ speech at Virtual Travel Retail Expo
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer is one of the most-respected executives in the airport world, his vision and drive integral to the next stage of Hamad International Airport’s exciting expansion project. Read More
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More safety, more selection, more service: Paradies Lagardère unveils marketing campaign as travel resumes
The programme, which was revealed to airport partners yesterday (1 June), will premiere on social media today. Read More
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Road to Recovery: ICAO Task Force issues guidelines for rebuilding of global aviation
Whisper it softly but the world is beginning to travel again. The recovery will be slow, slight and selective but it will gain in momentum. We track the latest developments in this column. Latest: ICAO issues guidelines for aviation recovery. Read More
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Hand sanitiser stations and arriving at the airport early: KPI North America researches new passenger expectations
The survey of 509 respondents from the US and Canada found that 75% of passengers will return within six months of being told it is safe to fly. Read More
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FAB Awards postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 crisis
“With so many operations closed, and many staff and managers on furlough or out of work, it would be inappropriate to hold an awards ceremony,” says The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie. Read More
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Travel’s New World: ACI publishes guidance for airport reopenings
In our new column, we report on measures being introduced to bolster health and safety in the travel and aviation world. LATEST: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to deploy new app to monitor hygiene tasks. Read More
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Live and online: Moodie Davitt Magazine, Digital Edition, May 2020
Welcome to the May edition of The Magazine, in which China Duty Free Group President Charles Chen offers an upbeat view about the industry’s future; our latest Category Insight supplement features the wines & spirits sector. Read More
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Image of the Day: A big moment for Lagardère Travel Retail Pacific
“We are so pleased to be able to reopen a handful of our stores in Australia and New Zealand over the past week as test cases. This is a big moment!” says Lagardère Travel Retail Pacific CEO Przemyslaw Lesniak. Read More
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Features
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Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer to deliver ‘transformative’ speech at Virtual Travel Retail Expo
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer is one of the most-respected executives in the airport world, his vision and drive integral to the next stage of Hamad International Airport’s exciting expansion project. Read More
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Game changing: Hainan offshore duty free allowance to be more than tripled to RMB100,000; category assortment to be expanded
In news that will transform Asia’s travel retail landscape, the annual offshore duty free allowance for shoppers visiting Hainan is to rise from RMB30,000 to RMB100,000 (US$14,050) and the category assortment widened as part of sweeping government plans for the Read More
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Enhanced rent relief package unveiled for Korean travel retailers as likely Xi Jinping visit raises hopes of end to THAAD row
Multiple boosts for hard-hit South Korean travel retailers as the government raises the rent relief packages and the likelihood of an end to the THAAD row with China increases. Read More
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Opinion: Why supply chain excellence is powered by partnership for Mondelez
Mondelez World Travel Retail’s Head of Customer Service & Logistics Jens-Ulf Hinze highlights how collaboration is the fuel to supply chain excellence, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has put this in focus. Read More
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Restrictions on tourism travel easing but caution remains – UNWTO
“The world is slowly opening up again.” Today’s message from the UNWTO will be welcomed by all travel and tourism community stakeholders but there is a long struggle ahead before any return to normalcy. Read More
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In Crisis – Travel Retail Voices: Roger Jackson of The SEVA Group outlines top 20 travel retailer aspiration within five years
“Our expectation is that within five years we will be in the top 20 travel retailers.” That’s the view of Roger Jackson, who heads the Dubai-based India, Middle East & African operations of one of the industry's fastest-rising forces, The Read More
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Diversification outside travel retail: The Moodie Davitt Virtual Expo Company advances plans
The Moodie Davitt Report underlines its diversification outside travel retail with the first of three unique trade and consumer Expos focused on domestic and online channels. Read More
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In Crisis – Travel Retail Voices: Garry Maxwell launches GMAX Travel Retail
Launching a new business in the midst of the worst global pandemic in a century doesn’t sound like good timing. But anyone who knows Garry Maxwell knows that he’s not going to let something like a health crisis stop him. Read More