Images of the Day
Our latest selection of images comes from Pittsburgh International Airport, where fast-growing video game concept Gameway has opened its latest store amid rising traveller demand for entertainment spaces.
In this exclusive interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, Two Drifters Founders Russ and Gemma Wakeham talk about building a British rum from scratch and putting carbon on the balance sheet.
The boutique showcases the British fashion house’s signature leathergoods, including its classic Bayswater, Mini Alexa and Islington Bucket designs.
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our dual WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
News
With eight weeks until the 16 October deadline, The Moodies 2026 continues to invite entries celebrating innovation and excellence in airport and travel retail social and digital media.
Spirits & Wine
The next phase of the Ballantine’s x Malbon collaboration is in full swing across South Korea, combining immersive airport activations, digital engagement and domestic retail crossover to spotlight the TREX 21 Year Old blend.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
The UK company reveals an updated brand identity and an enhanced range of consultancy and information services.
“This milestone signals a pivotal shift in Proya’s global journey: moving beyond mere product export to brand globalisation,” says the premium Chinese beauty house as it secures a seminal agreement in the USA.
The cross-industry partnership brings exclusive whiskies and signature cocktails onboard, linking inflight discovery with duty-free purchasing and creating new retail touchpoints across the passenger journey.
The initiative extends the company’s wider focus on inclusion, with sensory rooms, calm spaces and staff training also being introduced across its operations.
The airport company issues a call for potential partners to take part in a Direct Marketing Exercise for a luxury brand concession in Terminal 1 airside.
Paul John whisky of Indiastrengthened its position in China with a high-profile presence and exclusive launch at the Whisky L! 2026 in Shanghai on 14-16 August.
Concession revenue at the Danish gateway amounted to DKK471 million (US$73.6 million) for the first six months, an increase of around +6% compared with the same period last year.
Today’s images were snapped by The Moodie Davitt Report’s fabulously hard-working and talented Chief Sub-Editor Leanne Farnell who, even when on holiday, never misses a chance to strengthen our content.
I remember every night/Your ocean eyes of blue/How I miss you in the morning light/Like roses miss the dew.
Retail results represented a mixed bag with passenger spend rate up but overall income down at New Zealand’s premier airport company. Refurbishment and a change in mix towards lower-margin categories were key influences.
The ‘Dubai Welcome’ experiences run throughout August across Terminal 3 and form part of Dubai Airports’ wider efforts to position DXB as an airport environment centred on ‘familiarity, warmth and care’.
Sales across the business climbed +18% year-on-year, with new openings playing a key role, notably at Delhi and Cochin airports, plus at Noida International Airport, India’s latest major gateway.
Kiehl’s brings the energy of a New York newsstand to Hainan with The Kiehl’s Times, a travel retail-exclusive (TREX) campaign centred on product discovery, personalisation and retailtainment.
Plaza Premium Group is serving up taste of place across Vancouver, Istanbul, London Gatwick, Taipei and Dammam as its Flavours in Transit Chef Series returns for a second edition.
Coty closed a challenging FY2026 with fourth-quarter revenues up +1%, as the beauty group sharpened its focus on core brands, markets and innovation under its Coty.Curated strategy.
Leading travel retail brand representative and distributor Blue Chip Group is celebrating its 15th year in business in 2026, an occasion the company marked with a special video interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, conducted during TFWA Asia Pacific in May.
Sinopharm Group’s travel retail arm is sharpening its market positioning as it aligns its brand direction with China’s evolving consumer landscape.
Partner ContentThe December 2025 acquisition of Delaware North’s Travel Hospitality Services marked a milestone in Areas USA’s history. In this contributed article, the company assesses the impact of a seminal deal.
The potential revival puts arrivals duty-free back on Thailand’s airport retail landscape, with AOT assessing operating models, space requirements and concession arrangements.
