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China Duty Free Group becomes Trinity Forum Platinum Partner; Executive Vice President & Board Secretary Luke Chang to address delegates
“As the world’s leading travel retailer, we are looking forward to exchanging ideas, embracing innovations, and building strong partnerships with our global airport and brand partners at this event,” says the influential China Duty Free Group executive as the world’s number one travel retailer underlines its commitment to Trinity principles. Read More
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The Azzurri or the All Blacks? Japan or Samoa? Have your say in our latest Rugby World Cup Predictor Competition
Can the All Blacks salvage their hopes and head to a quarter-final with the Irish? Or will the Italians say arrivederci to the Kiwis’ chances? Can the Brave Blossoms of Japan overcome the power of Manu Samoa? Read More
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Blockbuster launch: Travel retail-exclusive Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Whiskey debuts with 40 airport activations
The release is the brand’s first permanent expression crafted from 100% malted barley. 60,000 tastings will be offered in duty free stores worldwide. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free celebrates Salah Tahlak’s accolade as ‘Best Leader of the Year in Sports and Tennis’
The award recognises Salah Tahlak’s role as Tournament Director of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for the past 20 years. Read More
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Opinion: utu explores how tax free refunds can be an accelerator for duty free
In this contributed column, travel technology company utu explains that millions of dollars in refunds from tax free shopping could be used in duty free. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Sunrise in Shanghai, tenderness in Tokyo; and the cream of the crop with Sōmrus
I’m up, up and away again on one of those very aircraft, on a 16-hour, 8, 045 mile flight to New York, the first leg of a two-week journey that will in six days hence see me in Cannes. Read more
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Interview: L’azurde CEO Sélim Chidiac on the jewellery house’s remarkable journey
The acclaimed business leader who played such a key role in Red Bull’s extraordinary rise in the early 2000s, has sprinkled the same magic dust over L’azurde, the world’s fourth-largest jewellery manufacturer. Now travel retail is getting the same attention. Read More
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Global airport traffic set to surpass 2019 levels next year, ACI forecasts
ACI World today published its latest quarterly air travel outlook, which predicts that worldwide air travel numbers will hit 9.4 billion next year, +2.5% ahead of pre-pandemic levels. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Report and Hylink strike content relationship to elevate Chinese traveller sector coverage
In collaboration with The Moodie Davitt Report, Hylink will unveil a series of exclusive reports providing one-of-a-kind data and insights related to the Chinese traveller generated directly from the field. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free welcomes foreign and domestic shoppers ahead of the busy holiday period
The leading travel retailer organised activities and entertainment for customers travelling ahead of the Chuseok festival and China’s Golden Week holiday. Read More
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Interview: Old Pulteney and Caorunn spirits drive International Beverage’s travel retail growth
With a growing global duty free footprint, the two Scottish brands have all the ingredients for further penetration in airport retail. Read More
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Images of the Day: Mumbai Airport fosters ‘joy and togetherness’ as it celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
Today’s choice of images comes from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai which hosted an array of colourful festivities to celebrate the ten-day Hindu festival. Read More
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Jägermeister partners with DFS and Clear Channel for ‘The Secret is You’ activation at New York JFK
The pop-up is Jägermeister’s biggest US activation and invites travellers to create their own ‘meister-pieces’ to share in its ‘Ice Cold Gallery’. Read More
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Interview: Areas France CEO Yves Lacheret on maintaining market leadership
In the latest in a series of features on the Areas strategy and regional market approach, we speak to CEO France Yves Lacheret about protecting and extending a strong position in a key territory. Read More
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Armani Island activation lands at Athens Airport with Dufry
The vibrant summer-themed activation showcased Giorgio Armani Beauty’s key fragrance and makeup lines through interactive digital and retailtainment elements. Read More
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Yves Saint Laurent Beauty takes over EMEA travel retail with show-stopping MYSLF fragrance campaign
L’Oréal Travel Retail is running over 400 animations in key airports in Amsterdam, London, Dubai and Istanbul to celebrate the ‘trailblazing’ scent. Read More
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EssilorLuxottica teams up with Dufry to showcase Ray-Ban Reverse collection in Europe
The partners ran high-profile pop-ups in Italy’s Milano Linate and Bergamo Airports and a vibrant window display in Switzerland’s Zürich Airport. Read More
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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 39
We present highlights from this week’s Moodie Davitt Report WeChat Official Account, with our follower base climbing steadily to 4,768. Read More
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The Plaza Premium Group celebrates Best Airport New F&B Opening of the Year for Intervals
Stunning architecture, beautiful cocktails and the greatest view. How Intervals in Hong Kong was named our best new airport bar. Read More
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Brand News
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The Azzurri or the All Blacks? Japan or Samoa? Have your say in our latest Rugby World Cup Predictor Competition
Can the All Blacks salvage their hopes and head to a quarter-final with the Irish? Or will the Italians say arrivederci to the Kiwis’ chances? Can the Brave Blossoms of Japan overcome the power of Manu Samoa? Read More
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Blockbuster launch: Travel retail-exclusive Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Whiskey debuts with 40 airport activations
The release is the brand’s first permanent expression crafted from 100% malted barley. 60,000 tastings will be offered in duty free stores worldwide. Read More
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Victorinox reveals eye-catching TFWA World Exhibition booth and new Asia Pacific team members
Products from Victorinox’s Travel Gear, Watch and Fragrance categories will be on show at the brand’s smartly revamped booth. Read More
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Blue Caterpillar seals exclusive distribution agreement with Secoton Wine Group
The partnership will see Spiriti Artigiani products feature in markets throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as in global travel retail. Read More
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Opinion: utu explores how tax free refunds can be an accelerator for duty free
In this contributed column, travel technology company utu explains that millions of dollars in refunds from tax free shopping could be used in duty free. Read More
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Interview: L’azurde CEO Sélim Chidiac on the jewellery house’s remarkable journey
The acclaimed business leader who played such a key role in Red Bull’s extraordinary rise in the early 2000s, has sprinkled the same magic dust over L’azurde, the world’s fourth-largest jewellery manufacturer. Now travel retail is getting the same attention. Read More
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Elizabeth Arden appoints Frédéric Laffort to key travel retail role
Laffort brings with him over 25 years of experience within the luxury sector having previously held leadership roles with Safilo and Procter & Gamble. Read More
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Porsche marks 60 years of the 911 with limited-edition sunglasses collection
Porsche has launched the exclusive eyewear range in four styles – Motion, Blade, Air Spring and Flowing Titanium – to mark 60 years of the iconic car. Read More
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Belfine to showcase Jungle chocolate lollipops at TFWA World Exhibition
The company aims to follow the success of the Unicorn and Dragon lollipops, which won last year’s Travel Retail Award for Confectionery & Fine Food at TFWA. Read More
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Nemiroff to reveal Lex ultra-premium vodka at TFWA World Exhibition
The latest expression is presented in a specially crafted bottle made from perfume glass and is distilled through a 13-stage filtration process. Read More
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Interview: Old Pulteney and Caorunn spirits drive International Beverage’s travel retail growth
With a growing global duty free footprint, the two Scottish brands have all the ingredients for further penetration in airport retail. Read More
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Jägermeister partners with DFS and Clear Channel for ‘The Secret is You’ activation at New York JFK
The pop-up is Jägermeister’s biggest US activation and invites travellers to create their own ‘meister-pieces’ to share in its ‘Ice Cold Gallery’. Read More
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Armani Island activation lands at Athens Airport with Dufry
The vibrant summer-themed activation showcased Giorgio Armani Beauty’s key fragrance and makeup lines through interactive digital and retailtainment elements. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Alliance Airlines joins Foodbank Queensland to feed thousands of families in need
Alliance Airlines has teamed up with Australia’s biggest food bank and hunger relief charity to feed families in need. Read More
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Interview: Areas France CEO Yves Lacheret on maintaining market leadership
In the latest in a series of features on the Areas strategy and regional market approach, we speak to CEO France Yves Lacheret about protecting and extending a strong position in a key territory. Read More
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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 39
We present highlights from this week’s Moodie Davitt Report WeChat Official Account, with our follower base climbing steadily to 4,768. Read More
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The Plaza Premium Group celebrates Best Airport New F&B Opening of the Year for Intervals
Stunning architecture, beautiful cocktails and the greatest view. How Intervals in Hong Kong was named our best new airport bar. Read More
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Stian Lund named as SSP Norway Managing Director
SSP Nordics CEO Bente Brevik said: “Stian’s appointment is a testament to our commitment to placing the customer at the centre of everything we do.” Read More
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Nashville Airport set to open BNA Marketplace with wide local food & retail offering
The BNA Marketplace houses 15 retail and F&B units with a special focus on local brands. Read More
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3Sixty Duty Free makes western US debut at Ontario International Airport
3Sixty Duty Free pledges to support the airport by helping to develop “standout experiences for all passengers” under the ten-year contract. Read More
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Video of the Day: Great memories shared from the 2023 FAB + Hospitality Conference and Awards
Highlights from the FAB-ulous conference programme, the spectacular SSP-sponsored opening night cocktail party and the Gala Dinner and FAB Awards ceremony. Read More
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Features
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Opinion: utu explores how tax free refunds can be an accelerator for duty free
In this contributed column, travel technology company utu explains that millions of dollars in refunds from tax free shopping could be used in duty free. Read More
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Interview: L’azurde CEO Sélim Chidiac on the jewellery house’s remarkable journey
The acclaimed business leader who played such a key role in Red Bull’s extraordinary rise in the early 2000s, has sprinkled the same magic dust over L’azurde, the world’s fourth-largest jewellery manufacturer. Now travel retail is getting the same attention. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Report and Hylink strike content relationship to elevate Chinese traveller sector coverage
In collaboration with The Moodie Davitt Report, Hylink will unveil a series of exclusive reports providing one-of-a-kind data and insights related to the Chinese traveller generated directly from the field. Read More
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Interview: Areas France CEO Yves Lacheret on maintaining market leadership
In the latest in a series of features on the Areas strategy and regional market approach, we speak to CEO France Yves Lacheret about protecting and extending a strong position in a key territory. Read More
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Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 creates a unique gourmet destination with international allure
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport T2 has been steadily optimising its F&B offer by improving the quantity and quality of its dining outlets while introducing a dazzling array of internationally renowned brands to the mix. Read More
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Jeju “buzzing again” as duty free market is rejuvenated, says The Shilla Duty Free
In this contributed article, the world’s fifth-biggest travel retailer examines the resurgence of Chinese group and FIT tourism on the island and the hugely positive implications for duty free retailing. Read More
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China Duty Free International joins forces with UnionPay International to revitalise Hong Kong and Macau retail
With outbound travel by Mainland Chinese residents on the rise, China Duty Free International has teamed up with UnionPay International to launch the ‘All-in-One Shopping Rewards’ programme. Read More
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Interview: Kirsteen Campbell and Jeremy Speirs on The Macallan Colour Collection and the distillery’s ongoing harmonisation and premiumisation drive
The Macallan Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell and Edrington Regional Managing Director Global Travel Retail Jeremy Speirs on the Colour Collection. Read More