News

Airports as Artports: Rome Fiumicino Airport hosts Tintoretto’s ‘Assumption of the Virgin’ masterpiece

An Italian Renaissance masterpiece takes centre stage at Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.

Watches & Jewellery

In Conversation: Time Products CEO Pete Ogley on Sekonda’s next chapter in watches and wearables

In this video interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, Time Products CEO Pete Ogley discusses Sekonda’s new brand positioning, its first smart ring and the two growth priorities shaping its future.

News

Airport Dimensions extends its support for The Trinity Forum 2027 as Hospitality and Sustainable Bag Partner

“The Trinity Forum is a highlight of the industry calendar, bringing together influential voices from across the airport sector,” says Airport Dimensions CEO Mignon Buckingham.

News

Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza takes flight across travel retail

With this year’s campaign under way, the round-up highlights how retailers across the region are tapping into the shopping occasion.

Cosmetics

Key China & Travel Retail division’s performance picks up in Q3 for Shiseido

The Japanese beauty house’s China & Travel Retail division turned in an improved third-quarter performance to 30 September with sales rising +16.6% year-on-year.

Fragrances

Avolta bolsters Caribbean footprint with airport beauty boutique in Barbados

The 95sq m Grantley Adams International Airport Departures store brings together leading international fragrance and cosmetics brands, including Rihanna-founded Fenty Beauty.

News

People Moves: ASUR Airports appoints Iris Messina to key leasing role; The Estée Lauder Companies promotes Celine Tan

Our regular column brings you the latest people moves and happenings in the travel retail and aviation sectors.

Airport Hospitality World

Airport Hospitality World: No1 Lounges plans Heathrow T5 flagship; Amaní Lounge opens at Salvador Bahia

We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.

News

In Conversation – Talking travel retail transformation

We feature highlights from a special panel discussion about the transformation of travel retail today and tomorrow, organised by The Moodie Davitt Report.

Food & Beverage

Avolta claims Franchise Excellence Award for global F&B partnerships

The leading travel retailer has been recognised at the inaugural 2026 Globie Awards in Cannes for its ability to build successful international brand partnerships, adapt F&B concepts to the travel environment and deliver consistently across its global network.

The Moodie Blog

Up with the Larks and meeting a famed drinks whisperer

Stu Gregor describes himself (he may have a very large business card) as a drinks whisperer, eater, investor, loud talker, professional speaker, business owner and author. Phew. And you might add to that list, great, funny and down-to-earth company.

News

Registration opens for Summit of the Americas 2027 in Palm Beach

The 7-10 March gathering in West Palm Beach will combine business meetings, networking opportunities, product showcases and educational sessions for the Americas travel retail community.

Spirits & Wine

Gebr. Heinemann introduces Kaulitz brothers’ KAA DOS Tequila to travel retail

The partnership marks the celebrity-backed spirits brand’s first international retail expansion beyond its primarily online and selective domestic distribution.

News

Heathrow Airport posts marginal decline in October passenger traffic

In the first ten months, passenger volumes reached 70.2 million, down by -0.6% year-on-year.

Airport Hospitality World

Aspire builds Manchester Airport footprint with new 300-seat lounge

The new facility – Aspire’s third at Manchester Airport – strengthens the airport hospitality specialist’s UK & Ireland network amid growing demand for premium pre-flight experiences.

News

Travel Hub enhances Manila International Airport retail offer with one-stop shopping concept

Regent Travel Retail Group introduces a multi-category shopping destination in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2, bringing together international brands, local products and interactive retail experiences.

News

Duty Free Americas exits Atlanta Airport upon contract expiry with fresh tender planned

DFA said it now awaits a Request for Proposals to be issued by the City of Atlanta Department of Aviation and expresses its interest in bidding.

Spirits & Wine

Cointreau Spicy turns up the heat with multi-market travel retail campaign

Rémy Cointreau is putting the Spicy Margarita at the heart of its travel retail roll-out for Cointreau Spicy, anchored by a tasting activation at Singapore Changi Airport with Lotte Duty Free.

Fashion, Leather and Accessories

Qatar Duty Free boosts luxury allure with Brunello Cucinelli boutique opening

Building on the success of its previous Concourse B pop-up, the permanent boutique offers curated Brunello Cucinelli collections for men and women across ready-to-wear, bags, shoes and accessories.

Brand News

L’OCCITANE Group strikes deal to sell Elemis brand to PAI Partners

Elemis nearly doubled net sales to more than US$300 million under seven years of L’OCCITANE Group ownership, led by its hero Pro Collagen range.

Moodie Davitt VIDEO

In Conversation: Michael Kors’ Chris Amplo on redefining the jet set lifestyle

Speaking to The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan during the recent TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, EMEA President Chris Amplo discusses how Michael Kors is reinterpreting its heritage amid evolving consumer behaviour, with travel retail integral to the brand’s heady growth ambitions.