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Author Archives: Martin Moodie
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Future Hospitality Summit underlines huge ambitions underpinning Saudi tourism sector
A superb Future Hospitality Summit concluded today in Riyadh after two days of compelling presentations and discussions featuring government leaders, investors and operators. Martin Moodie was there. Read More
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Dufry extends Heathrow concession for three years until 2029
The contract extension secures three more years at London and the UK’s principal gateway and the chance to compensate for the pandemic-blighted period of the current concession. Read More
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DFS turns 50 years in style at San Francisco Airport with grand reopening
Half a century on from opening a modest store at the California gateway, DFS is celebrating the anniversary and a positive post-pandemic future with a flurry of boutique reopenings and promotions. Read More
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On location in Hainan: GDF Plaza opens VIP Room in Haikou
In the latest episode of its popular ‘Weekly Shop Visit’, New Hainan brings exclusive video and pictorial coverage of the newly opened VIP Room at Global Premium Duty Free (GDF) Plaza in Haikou, Hainan province. Read More
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Leicester City F.C. and King Power Chairman makes £1 million donation to Leicester hospitals charity
Khun Aiyawatt (‘Top’) Srivaddhanaprabha keeps up the family and club’s outstanding philanthropic heritage with a big donation to boost Leicester Hospitals Charity’s Neonatal Incubator Appeal. Read More
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Soaring Saudi hotel demand revealed ahead of Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia in Riyadh
Tourism is on the cusp of an extraordinary boom in the Kingdom amid a wealth of mega-project developments and surging hotel room demand. Martin Moodie reports from Riyadh. Read More
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Qatar Duty Free launches new luxury design concept Burberry boutique
The famed British brand reopens it doors at Hamad International Airport after an extensive refurbishment featuring the brand’s latest global design concept. Read More
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‘A bridge between two savoir-faire’ – Givenchy and Glenmorangie’s dazzling dual showcase with Dubai Duty Free
Two LVMH-owned houses, Givenchy and Glenmorangie, this week joined forces with Dubai Duty Free in a unique collaboration designed to illustrate the craft and artistry of perfume creation and whisky making. Martin Moodie was there. Read More
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Maison Guerlain’s ‘ultimate expression’ unveiled with Dubai Duty Free
“A truly beautiful journey situated at the crossroads of fragrance and art.” That’s how the great French fragrance house describes its debut Haute Parfumerie pop-up store in travel retail. UPDATED WITH VIDEO. Read More
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Melbourne Airport releases duty free tender
Australia’s second-busiest airport seeks a partner that can deliver an “exceptional” duty free experience across the international terminal’s existing 3,600m duty free space and the airport’s online ecommerce platform. Read More
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TRI-POD Series 2: In conversation with Tim Young
Roger and Martin meet Tim Young, a youthful veteran of the drinks and travel retail sectors, and a great guy to boot. Read More
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Images of the Day: Another Hamad International Airport landmark takes shape
Swiss artist Urs Fischer’s magnificent bronze Lamp Bear sculpture is set to greet a perhaps equally iconic neighbour. Lamp Bear meet Louis. Vuitton that is. Read More
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Hainan’s Labour Day holiday sales fall sharply to US$96.8 million
Total sales (duty free and tax paid) for the Labour Day holiday from 30 April to 1 May at Hainan province’s ten duty free stores reached CNY645 million (US$96.8 million), down around -35% year-on-year. Read More
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Jaidee Duty Free’s tale of passion, patience and perseverance on the Mekong
It takes terrible luck to launch a duty free retailer just weeks before a global pandemic wrecks global travel. It takes courage and resilience to keep it going. Meet Lukas Coates, an entrepreneur who refused to fail. Read More
