Saudi Arabia Newsroom
#KickCancerThon update: Putting a (Plaza) Premium on human kindness
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.
#KickCancerThon update: How The Bluedog Group mapped out a moving message
Today’s update on our ‘Think Global, Act Local’ travel retail community initiative features surely one of the most enduring images of #KickCancerThon. It comes courtesy of highly-respected UK agency The Bluedog Group.
DAA International names Francois Southarewsky as Chief Commercial Officer in Jeddah
Southarewsky’s career includes more than five years’ experience in senior roles at Vinci Airports, with previous posts at Air France and Etihad Airways.
#KickCancerThon update: Lagardère Travel Retail goes global in a great cause (1)
In a magnificent show of support for #KickCancerThon, Lagardère Travel Retail has mobilised worldwide to throw its impressively global weight and commitment behind the event. We bring you the first in a phased series of reports.
Avolta posts strong 2025 results, monitors mounting Middle East crisis
“Even within a complex external environment, including the recent conflict affecting parts of the Middle East region, our scale, diversification and clear strategic direction give us confidence as we continue to deliver on Destination 2027 and beyond,” says Avolta CEO Xavier Rossinyol.
Voices of impact: An invitation to women in travel retail for International Women’s Day
The Moodie Davitt Report is inviting women from our industry to share a favourite quote from an inspirational woman that has guided or empowered them in their personal or professional journey in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Exclusive: Announcing the Trinity Intelligence Platform – ‘A new chapter in the airport commercial ecosystem’
At the recent Trinity Forum in Doha, The Moodie Davitt Report and PT&M unveiled an exciting industry initiative designed to bring greater transparency, foresight and coherence to the airport commercial ecosystem and the tendering system. Today we reveal the platform’s identity and details of its modus operandi.
‘A great Saudi opportunity’ – MATARAT-run Dammam Airports invites King Fahd duty-free Expressions of Interest
The process invites experienced organisations to express their interest in operating duty-free stores at the fast-growing Saudi gateway, a prime business opportunity as passenger numbers in the Kingdom soar.
Lagardère Travel Retail delivers record revenues in 2025 with strong gains in Europe, Africa and South America
Revenue at the leading travel retail-to-dining player climbed by +5.5% year-on-year with like-for-like sales rising by +4.4%, alongside improved profitability. We feature highlights plus comment from CEO Frédéric Chevalier to investors on the outlook for 2026.
Travel retail rebounds for Pernod Ricard in Q2 as China sales resume and Europe and the Americas grow
Pernod Ricard reported a Q2 recovery in travel retail supported by the resumption of Martell sales in China duty free and continued growth in Europe, the Americas and the cruise channel.
TAV Airports buoyed by double-digit growth in duty-free and F&B revenue in 2025
Duty-free revenue climbed +17% year-on-year to €93 million while F&B leapt +22% to €224.1 million, buoyed by the opening of BTA operations in Antalya.
Plaza Premium Group strengthens Saudi portfolio with rebuilt King Fahd Airport lounge
The upgraded lounge spans 1,067sq m and offers seating for 262 guests; the design blends contemporary aesthetics with elements of Saudi heritage.
