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Welcome to Moodie Davitt Live, our rolling coverage of the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, which runs from 27 September to 1 October.
The new leadership line-up brings together senior executives from across the key duty-free and travel retail product categories for a two-year mandate.
The concessions span 14 outlets across Málaga-Costa del Sol, Gran Canaria and Valencia airports, backed by €7.8 million in investment and a diverse mix of proprietary, local, national and international F&B concepts.
The study – released to coincide with the TFWA World Exhibition – highlights how better-informed, digitally engaged travellers are raising expectations around value, exclusivity and the in-store experience.
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The newly renamed association will expand its year-round advocacy, insights, education and industry engagement while retaining the Summit of the Americas as its flagship event.
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Welcome to the October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which is accompanied by Category Insight supplements on Luxury Goods and Confectionery & Food respectively.
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 Morocco event will bring senior industry voices together for two days of discussion on market trends, consumer behaviour, technology, sustainability and the wider business environment.
Advancing its AI-powered shopping journey, Lotte Duty Free is bringing smarter product discovery to its mobile app through natural-language search and preference-based recommendations.
Tonight, Sunday, TFWA World Exhibition formally kicks off with the traditional Opening Cocktail and no doubt the equally traditional fireworks. How good in our war-torn world they are of the peaceful, celebratory kind.
With the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday set to drive a surge in travel, CDFG is ramping up its offer with the Apple Premium Partner store opening, targeted promotions and Chinese cultural activations.
At the Cannes show, the travel retailer and prestige spirits house unveiled the next phase of a partnership spanning products, experiences and retail development.
The deal broadens OTG’s North American footprint, adding OHM’s 75+ US airport concessions network while retaining its leadership and brand identity.
Launched on 15 September, Nice Airport Shopping gives passengers greater flexibility over when and where they shop, with orders available for collection at multiple points across the terminals.
The 240sq m Terminal 2 store extends the travel retailer’s South China footprint while creating a two-way duty-free offer for international passengers.
The event will build on record recent attendance, with delegate numbers capped and priority registration opening in January.
New brand arrivals, islander-exclusive offers, cultural activations and livestreaming form part of GDF Plaza’s push to engage shoppers throughout these key holiday periods.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail & Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh says, “Being recognised by our brand partners is a powerful and touching validation of our vision and the ecosystem we are working hard to build together.”
The latest chapter of Highland Park’s creative platform sees New York artist Laila Gohar translate her artistic vision into the travel retail-exclusive (TREX) expression, showcased at Hong Kong Airport from 24 September to 29 October ahead of its wider global roll-out.
Tax Free World Association has renewed its partnership with the City of Cannes, confirming the French Riviera destination as host of TFWA World Exhibition & Conference from 2027 for at least a further three years.
The rise of targeted scalp and hair routines is reshaping the beauty offer, as Shinsegae Duty Free brings new brands and specialist products to travelling consumers.
The Shilla Duty Free is celebrating 12 years at Changi Airport with an October beauty campaign that spotlights new brands and offers travellers the chance to win Babymonster concert tickets.
The latest edition of TRI-POD, The Moodie Davitt Report’s video podcast in association with Organico Group, features special guest Sabrina Sakhrani, Co-founder of a remarkable women-led whisky-making enterprise from Yanbaru on the beautiful southern Japanese island of Okinawa.
As China’s National Day holiday gets under way, HTDF is introducing a refreshed offer spanning brand debuts in Hainan, upgraded spaces and experiential retail concepts.
Asia Pacific airlines faced testing economic conditions in August, as elevated fuel prices, airspace restrictions and higher fares weighed on regional demand
Inspired by Morocco, distilled in Cognac, the ultra-premium gin is set to make a big splash in Cannes this week.
