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Author Archives: Martin Moodie
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Exclusive – Hainan Hinews Chief TV Host visits pioneering Estée Lauder, CDFG & Marriott Bonvoy collaboration
We proudly present an on location report by Lu Tian Qin, Chief TV host of Hinews.cn Media and Head of the Duty Free Channel, dedicated to an exciting collaboration between Estée Lauder, CDFG and Marriott Bonvoy Hainan Hotels. Read More
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A great British collaboration: Bowmore launches Designed by Aston Martin, a limited-edition, travel retail exclusive collection
A remarkable collaboration between two outstanding British brands, one a famed luxury automobile manufacturer, the other a great Scotch whisky single malt producer, finds joyous expression in a new limited-edition, travel retail exclusive range. Read More
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TRI-POD Episode 6: Ignacio Vazquez Guerra, Bacardi Global Head of Marketing Travel Retail
Ignacio Vasquez assumed his role at a profoundly challenging time for the travel retail channel but his perspective is all about opportunity rather than constraints. The latest episode of our popular TRI-POD series is a warm, engaging and breezy encounter. Read More
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Travel Retail Superstars: Recognising those who make a difference
The Moodie Davitt Report’s column dedicated to recognising people in our industry – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more – for their commitment and achievements. Read More
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Interview: Hotel Shilla Travel Retail President Ingyu Han spells out significance of Hainan alliance
“We will make great efforts to create the best synergy through cooperation between HTDF – which has successfully entered Hainan – and Shilla, which has wide brand networks and an advanced operating system,” says Hotel Shilla Travel Retail President Ingyu Han of the recent Read More
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Ontario International Airport launches RFP for airline lounges
The Southern Californian airport has bounced back impressively from the COVID-19 crisis with passenger volumes in June reaching 90% of 2019 levels. The RFP offers an attractive opportunity to serve a growing passenger and airline base. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free wows with new-look ‘content commerce’ online platform
Lotte Duty Free today unveiled a bold transformation of its online platform into a ‘content commerce’ proposition in the form of a storytelling magazine. “As the ecommerce market is rapidly evolving, we are moving into an era of hyper-personalisation,” says Read More
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Tasa Meng launches Dassai soap line; Business boosted as COVID limits are eased
COVID-19 Level 3 is eased today, prompting optimism for a recovery of the domestic duty free business in the Matsu islands. Meanwhile Tasa Meng unveils a soap with a difference. Read More
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Interview: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H.E. Akbar Al Baker on compassion, commitment and conviction
“We needed to show resilience. We needed to show leadership. We needed to show people that we have compassion,” says the charismatic Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free leader. Read More
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DFS unveils 7th annual First Class Beauty campaign – ‘Best of You’
Over the past seven years First Class Beauty has grown to be one of travel retail’s most eagerly anticipated campaigns and this year DFS promises to spark empowerment and champion diversity. Read More
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Moodie Blog on Hamad Airport experience draws record traffic
‘Passion, pride and purpose at Hamad International Airport’ told the story of The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie’s tour of Hamad International Airport with a most unexpected driver at the wheel. Read More
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Image of the Day: Proudly celebrating five years in Riyadh
Today’s choice of images highlight a key landmark in the impressive development of Riyadh Airports, which at the weekend celebrated its 5th anniversary. Read More
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Hainan’s luxury market is here to stay and poised for stellar growth – McKinsey report
How will Hainan’s booming offshore duty free sector fare once Chinese outbound travel is normalised? That’s one of several key questions addressed in this insightful report, featuring a June survey of 550 Hainan duty free shoppers. Read More
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Philip Morris International seeks Head of Area Deployment China and South East Asia, Duty Free
Phillip Morris International (PMI) is seeking a Head of Area Deployment China and South East Asia, Duty Free, based in Hong Kong. Read More
