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From its headquarters in Hong Kong to Brazil, the Song family-owned Plaza Premium Group is continuing to connect the world in its trademark ebullient, impassioned style in support of #KickCancerThon.
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.
Singapore Changi also captured the awards for World’s Best Airport Dining, with Heathrow receiving the accolade for Best Airport Shopping.
As the 10 April deadline nears, industry participants are invited to submit their nominations through our dedicated website.
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We feature rolling updates on what already ranks as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history.
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The Munich-based premium accessory brand is joining as a product placement partner for The Retail Days – a series of conference sessions focused on retail at sea – taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center on 14-15 April.
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We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
The opening reinforces the travel retailer’s strategy to build a curated “luxury fashion boutique zone”, joining prestige global brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Celine.
Aena says it welcomes established and new concepts “adapted to the latest traveller consumption trends”. The opportunities span over 14,000sq m of space across the two leading tourism-driven airports.
Travel retail boutique agency 2.0 & Partners has appointed Cheryl Beall as Senior Partner and Brand & Training Ambassador to lead the development of its US Excellence Academy.
The space introduces four retail concepts and family-friendly installations alongside a café and restaurant as part of Helsinki Airport’s ongoing commercial development.
The survey finds airport retail remains strong at 64.3%, but conversion is constrained by price, range and time pressures.
The global airline trade body’s long-term demand model points to 20.8 trillion RPKs by 2050 under a mid-range scenario, with alternative scenarios outlining the range of outcomes.
Marc Puig, who previously held both positions, transitions to the role of Executive Chairman, formalising the separation of the Chairman and CEO positions in line with best practices for major listed companies.
By planting native species such as Red Nanmu and Kousa Dogwood, Tasa Meng aims to ensure a resilient ecosystem that can thrive in Taiwanese climate conditions while providing the best food and shelter for native birds and pollinators.
Around 300 delegates are expected to attend the event, which takes place in Bengaluru on 25-27 March in partnership with Platinum Host Bangalore International Airport Limited.
Meyer joins with more than two decades of international leadership experience spanning operations, supply chain and digital transformation with companies including Lufthansa Group, LSG Group and Deutsche Bahn.
Today’s choice of images reflects how travel retail is marking St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland and beyond.
Karl Grünewaldt is named Co-Managing Director at Frankfurt Airport Retail while Lars Hennecke move into the leadership role vacated by Grünewald at the smartseller JV.
The state-backed travel retailer has strengthened its presence at this key regional gateway in Fujian province, securing a total of 831.46sq m of duty-free space across arrivals and departures at the terminal.
The date adjustment has been made to align with the anticipated dates for the holy month of Ramadan in 2027.
Retail revenue per passenger fell from €3.35 in 2024 to €3.29, which Fraport blamed on a weaker performance in shopping, only partly compensated by strong services and advertising income.
To mark International Women’s Day 2026 (8 March), The Moodie Davitt Report has invited women from across the global travel retail and aviation sectors to participate in Voices of Impact, a special editorial initiative celebrating leadership, empowerment and collective action.
“I look forward to working with our teams and partners to continue strengthening our services and expanding our international footprint,” says Excess Baggage Company Managing Director Simon Onslow.
The store, branded as Luryx Duty Free, was inaugurated on Friday by owner Top Brands International.
The family-owned spirits company has unveiled a high-impact tasting activation for its Three Sixty Vodka brand at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, in partnership with Gebr. Heinemann.
