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The Trinity Forum special: The Moodie Davitt Magazine

Welcome to the latest digital edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, published to coincide with The Trinity Forum, which takes place in Doha on 5-6 February.

Food & Confectionery

Mondelez WTR and Avolta unveil ‘Very Limited Edition’ Toblerone Crunchy Popcorn at Zurich Airport

Only 2,000 Crunchy Popcorn bars are available at the airport. The product is being showcased via a dedicated Home of Toblerone experience that transforms the travel hub into an interactive and sensory destination.

Fragrances

Couture meets perfumery: Dior and Lagardère partner for La Collection Privée pop-up at Rome Fiumicino

The couture-inspired multi-axis pop-up underlines the strategic collaboration between Rome Fiumicino Airport, Lagardère Travel Retail and Dior, reflecting a shared commitment to enhancing the passenger journey.

Images of the Day

Images of the Day: #MIABooksWithAnAltitude turns storm delays into story time

Today’s images come from Miami International Airport, where #MIABooksWithAnAltitude turned flight delays into a heartwarming community moment, complete with an appearance from Avi the therapy poodle.

News

JCDecaux takes programmatic DOOH solution beyond airports to key global touchpoints

The enhanced services extend JCDecaux’s innovative airport programmatic platform launched in 2024, enabling brands to connect with audiences throughout their journey through the company’s worldwide network.

News

Dubai Duty Free starts 2026 with a bang as best-ever January sales soar to US$235 million

Gold glitters, precious jewellery shines, fashion flourishes and electronics spark. They were the outstanding categories as Dubai Duty Free posted the third-highest monthly sales in its history.

Airport Hospitality World

Airport Hospitality World: State Lounge unveiled at Lahore Airport; MILE·ON·AIR business facility opens at iGA Istanbul Airport

We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.

News

Measure. Train. Coach: 2.0 & Partners unveils framework to elevate customer service excellence

The Measure. Train. Coach. 2.0 customer experience framework will debut at the upcoming Trinity Forum in Doha (5-6 February). The framework is designed to elevate frontline service excellence across the airport retail journey.

Food & Beverage

Palladin sells fast-growing US travel F&B and retail operator Tailwind to Crestview Partners

Private equity firm Crestview Partners has invested alongside AltitudeX Aviation Group to acquire the fast-expanding US airport concessionaire from Palladin Consumer Retail Partners.

News

In Memoriam: Sinead Moodie, The Moodie Davitt Report Chief Operating Officer, mother, wife, daughter and industry inspirer

“A light has gone out in our family’s and company’s lives and those of all who knew Sinead,” says The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie.

Airport Hospitality World

New domestic lounge signals Plaza Premium Group expansion at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport

The new Plaza Premium Group Anadolu Lounge forms part of a broader expansion plan that will see the company operate four lounges at the airport by the 2026 summer season.

Cosmetics

Cellcosmet advances CSR strategy with exclusive Jackie Chan Charity Foundation partnership

This partnership underscores the brand’s commitment to the ‘power of giving’, with 10% of sales proceeds supporting the foundation established by the globally acclaimed actor.

News

GDF Plaza marks fifth anniversary with promotional pizzazz

The anniversary campaign has created a festive atmosphere at GDF Plaza as Lunar New Year approaches.

News

India announces big increases in duty-free arrivals value allowances

The Union Budget announced on Sunday delivers a +50% increase in the airport arrivals duty-free value allowance for returning residents or tourists of Indian origin, with a +66.6% rise for international inbound travellers.

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#KickCancerThon update: Turning on Pink Power (King Power) style in support of key breast cancer cause

To coincide with the official 1 February commencent of #KickCancerThon, we are pleased to bring you the official photos from King Power Duty Free’s ‘Pink Power Charity’ day held on 29 January.

Asia Pacific

Hainan offshore duty-free sales surge +25% to US$1.45 billion since policy adjustment

Since the policy enhancements were introduced on 1 November, total duty-free sales have surged despite a modest increase in shopper numbers.

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GDF Plaza launches fifth anniversary campaign with promotional blitz

Hainan Development Holdings Co-owned Global Premium Duty Free (GDF) Plaza launched its fifth anniversary campaign on 31 January with an array of promotions and events.

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Lotte (DF1) and Hyundai (DF2) named as preferred bidders for dual Incheon Airport duty-free concessions

Lotte Duty Free will return to the Republic’s main gateway for the first time since 31 July 2018, while Hyundai Duty Free will extend its airport presence to complement the downtown Trade Center business in Gangnam, Seoul.

Food & Beverage

Areas the big winner as Aena awards Barcelona Airport food & beverage contracts

Spanish powerhouse Areas captures 22 outlets out of 48 in the hard-fought Barcelona Airport tender, with other winners including Pansfood (12 units), SSP Group (five), Avolta (three) and Eurest (two).

News

Saudi Arabia hits record air passenger numbers in 2025

According to the country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation, the record numbers were driven by airport expansion, stronger international connectivity and sustained demand linked to tourism growth and global events.

Images of the Day

Images of the Day: Heinemann Oceania leaps into Lunar New Year at Sydney Airport

Heinemann Oceania brings Lunar New Year theatre to Sydney Airport Terminal 1, with a striking Year of the Horse pop-up and promotional mechanic designed to capture seasonal shopper attention and drive spend.

The Moodie Blog

The Moodie Blog: From Lisbon to Lon Y Coed and on to Hong Kong

I don’t know what my year will bring, either personally or professionally. But I embark on the 24th year of The Moodie Davitt Report with hope in my heart, clarity in my vision and determination to make a difference in anything I and we do.