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Rich choice and high quality: Hongqiao Airport steps up its foodie focus
Coffee house Arabica; burger brand Shake Shack; deli food concept Baker & Spice; branches of renowned Chinese restaurants Din Tai Fung and Tang Palace and tea outlet HeyTea are among the latest F&B openings at Hongqiao T2, with more to follow. Read More
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Glenfiddich launches limited-edition gift pack for Chinese New Year
The travel retail-exclusive design is the final release in Glenfiddich’s trilogy of limited-edition Lunar New Year expressions. It features artwork by acclaimed Chinese illustrator Rlon Wang. Read More
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Global tourism posts modest growth in 2021; Europe and Americas show strongest recovery
After tourism numbers grow by just +4% in 2021, the UN World Tourism Organization says: “The pace of recovery remains slow and uneven across regions due to varying degrees of mobility restrictions, vaccination rates and traveller confidence.” Read More
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Vienna Airport forecasts passenger traffic to reach 50% of 2019 levels in 2022
The Austrian gateway will unveil its upgraded Terminal 2 (closed during the pandemic) before the Summer, with an updated retail and dining offer and a vast airport lounge among the highlights. Read More
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Four Pillars partners with Lagardère and Melbourne Airport in pop-store
The one-stop gin shop in the Qantas domestic terminal offers a selection of Four Pillars gins, including core and limited releases. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Travel retail as an auction house of the future
The best airports (and Istanbul is high on that list) are magnificent amphitheatres that house not only people but emotions (sadness, excitement, anticipation, joy) and are therefore ripe for great experiences. Read more
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Come Fly with Us: Plaza Premium Group launches virtual talks series
The three part series features leading experts from across the travel retail ecosystem in conversation with top executives from Plaza Premium Group. Read More
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Sim Local unveils new design for stores at Heathrow Airport
The updated branding is now in place in five locations across London Heathrow Airport, including a newly-opened outlet in the Terminal 3 baggage hall. Read More
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‘Minor fire’ at Abu Dhabi Airport linked to suspected drone attack
Police stated that “a minor fire broke out in the new construction area of Abu Dhabi International Airport” following explosions at a nearby oil storage facility in the UAE capital. Read More
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Delhi Duty Free partners with makers of latest Hotel Transylvania film for big promotion
The promotion for Hotel Transylvania: Transformania features in-store and across Delhi Duty Free’s popular social channels. Read More
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Outlook for airports business to remain “volatile and dynamic” in 2022, says Fraport Group
Fraport Group CEO Dr. Stefan Schulte says that passenger traffic should rebound in Spring but that uncertainty lingers over the full-year outlook amid the pandemic. Read More
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Charlotte Douglas Airport partners with M2mobi in digital parking solution
Customers now have a facility to reserve and pay for parking spaces through the airport’s website and mobile apps, enabled by M2mobi. Read More
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GDF Plaza hosts prolonged celebrations to mark one-year anniversary
The Moodie Davitt Report’s extensive coverage of GDF Plaza’s first anniversary celebrations continues today as we highlight in words and pictures the promotions and brand openings taking place to mark the occasion. Read More
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La Samaritaine stars in second season of Netflix’s Emily in Paris
Want to pay a virtual visit to one of the world’s great travel retail stores? Then simply tune into Netflix’s smash hit series Emily in Paris. Read More
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Brand News
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Glenfiddich launches limited-edition gift pack for Chinese New Year
The travel retail-exclusive design is the final release in Glenfiddich’s trilogy of limited-edition Lunar New Year expressions. It features artwork by acclaimed Chinese illustrator Rlon Wang. Read More
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Four Pillars partners with Lagardère and Melbourne Airport in pop-store
The one-stop gin shop in the Qantas domestic terminal offers a selection of Four Pillars gins, including core and limited releases. Read More
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Sim Local unveils new design for stores at Heathrow Airport
The updated branding is now in place in five locations across London Heathrow Airport, including a newly-opened outlet in the Terminal 3 baggage hall. Read More
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Nemiroff lifts off with Moon Edition expression
The space-themed blend was served to guests of the local flight control centre in Ukraine during a satellite launch on 13 January and is now available in global travel retail. Read More
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Theobroma Secret Cacao makes global debut with Lagardère Travel Retail
Launched in 2019, the Swiss natural skincare brand is focusing on travel retail expansion, having been a finalist in The QDF Factor last year. Read More
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Henkell Freixenet enters English sparkling wine market with Bolney Wine Estate acquisition
The acquisition of the winery leverages the growing popularity of English sparkling wines. It also extends Henkell Freixenet’s international presence. Read More
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GDF Plaza hosts prolonged celebrations to mark one-year anniversary
The Moodie Davitt Report’s extensive coverage of GDF Plaza’s first anniversary celebrations continues today as we highlight in words and pictures the promotions and brand openings taking place to mark the occasion. Read More
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NFT luxury wines & spirits platform BlockBar sells Hennessy·8 for US$226,450
Two carafes of Hennessy’s first-ever NFT collection fetch an impressive price on the new BlockBar platform owned by Dov and Samuel Falic of The Falic Group, principles of Duty Free Americas. Read More
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Interview: Avinor hails “high-value opportunity” as retail and F&B contracts are tendered at Norway’s airports
Dermot Davitt speaks to senior Avinor executives about retail and F&B contracts that have just come to market, with sales valued at €830 million over five years. Read More
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Unifree Duty Free sells The Yamazaki 55 Year Old Whisky for €488,000
What a way to banish the Omicron blues. And to boost your average transaction value. A Chinese shopper wins out in a rare duty free auction for an even rarer single malt whisky from the House of Suntory. Read More
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Avinor issues €830 million retail and dining tender across key Norwegian airports
The tender covers speciality retail and convenience outlets at Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim airports, as well as food & beverage units at Bergen and Oslo. Avinor is promoting the opportunities via The Moodie Davitt Report. Read More
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Life in Forward Motion: Tumi relaunches Alpha Bravo Collection
The updated line features 24 new designs and is supported by a documentary-style campaign starring young talents from the film, music and sporting worlds. Read More
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Bacardi Global Travel Retail names Sam Pickard as Director Europe & Global Advocacy
Sam Pickard is named Director Europe & Global Advocacy in the travel retail division, replacing David Hughes who takes on a senior domestic role with the drinks group in the Nordics. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Rich choice and high quality: Hongqiao Airport steps up its foodie focus
Coffee house Arabica; burger brand Shake Shack; deli food concept Baker & Spice; branches of renowned Chinese restaurants Din Tai Fung and Tang Palace and tea outlet HeyTea are among the latest F&B openings at Hongqiao T2, with more to Read More
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Vienna Airport forecasts passenger traffic to reach 50% of 2019 levels in 2022
The Austrian gateway will unveil its upgraded Terminal 2 (closed during the pandemic) before the Summer, with an updated retail and dining offer and a vast airport lounge among the highlights. Read More
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Interview: Lufthansa Technik endorses The Open World Technology Group’s high-traffic sanitisation solution
We report how a breakthrough accreditation from the respected German company could propel strong growth throughout the travel ecosystem, including retail and other consumer services. Read More
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Fraport Tennessee completes record-breaking 35 openings at Nashville Airport in 2021
In December alone, nine new restaurants were introduced, many of them local brands that have opened airport venues for the first time. Read More
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Interview: Avinor hails “high-value opportunity” as retail and F&B contracts are tendered at Norway’s airports
Dermot Davitt speaks to senior Avinor executives about retail and F&B contracts that have just come to market, with sales valued at €830 million over five years. Read More
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Avinor issues €830 million retail and dining tender across key Norwegian airports
The tender covers speciality retail and convenience outlets at Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim airports, as well as food & beverage units at Bergen and Oslo. Avinor is promoting the opportunities via The Moodie Davitt Report. Read More
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Areas expands Madrid Atocha railway station portfolio to 11 F&B outlets
Areas took over the management of nine F&B outlets at one of Spain's largest railway stations during the course of 2021. Read More
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3Sixty Duty Free captures ten-year contract at Ontario International Airport
3Sixty Duty Free joins the network of commercial partners at fast-growing Ontario International Airport in Southern California. The T2 duty free store will be 3Sixty’s first on the US West Coast. Read More
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Features
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GDF Plaza hosts prolonged celebrations to mark one-year anniversary
The Moodie Davitt Report’s extensive coverage of GDF Plaza’s first anniversary celebrations continues today as we highlight in words and pictures the promotions and brand openings taking place to mark the occasion. Read More
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Interview: Lufthansa Technik endorses The Open World Technology Group’s high-traffic sanitisation solution
We report how a breakthrough accreditation from the respected German company could propel strong growth throughout the travel ecosystem, including retail and other consumer services. Read More
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Video special: GDF Plaza celebrates landmark first anniversary in Haikou
The Moodie Davitt Report is bringing you extensive coverage of the anniversary activities, starting today with an exclusive video in association with Hainan Hinews Media Co, The Moodie Davitt Report’s strategic partner in Hainan province. Read More
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More Louis Vuitton duty free stores in South Korea set to close
The closures will leave the famed French luxury brand with just three remaining downtown duty free doors in the Republic, all in Seoul. These are planned to close between October this year and March 2023. Read More
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Interview: Avinor hails “high-value opportunity” as retail and F&B contracts are tendered at Norway’s airports
Dermot Davitt speaks to senior Avinor executives about retail and F&B contracts that have just come to market, with sales valued at €830 million over five years. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Report.com page views soar +64% to reach new annual high in 2021
‘The website that never sleeps’ attracted almost 6.4 million page views in 2021, smashing all records in the website’s 18-year history. The Google Analytics-verified result marks a +64% year-on-year increase. Read More
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Unifree Duty Free sells The Yamazaki 55 Year Old Whisky for €488,000
What a way to banish the Omicron blues. And to boost your average transaction value. A Chinese shopper wins out in a rare duty free auction for an even rarer single malt whisky from the House of Suntory. Read More
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Reasons to be cheerful: ForwardKeys identifies four positive travel trends for 2022
ForwardKeys VP of Insights Olivier Ponti presents findings from a new report highlighting trends in domestic and business travel, the reopening of the APAC region and pent-up travel demand. Read More