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Iran-backed Houthis launch deadly attacks on King Khalid International Airport
The attacks have intensified concerns about the security of aviation infrastructure in the region and raised fresh uncertainty for the Middle East’s already hard-pressed travel retail, aviation and tourism sectors.
PIF company Al Waha Duty Free unveils Masra brand in Cannes, ‘exporting Saudi vision to global travel retail’
The Riyadh-based travel retailer reveals details of its flagship brand Masra, with TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes next week a key platform to introduce its vision to partners.
Lagardère Travel Retail builds Saudi F&B presence with dual Madinah Airport openings
The new F&B venues include Lagardère Travel Retail’s proprietary Marché international food hall concept and popular Middle Eastern restaurant brand Sawa.
Plaza Premium Group puts taste of place on the menu with ‘Flavours in Transit’ global Chef Series
Plaza Premium Group is serving up taste of place across Vancouver, Istanbul, London Gatwick, Taipei and Dammam as its Flavours in Transit Chef Series returns for a second edition.
Coty’s fourth quarter performance ‘ahead of expectations’ as full-year revenues decline -2%
Coty closed a challenging FY2026 with fourth-quarter revenues up +1%, as the beauty group sharpened its focus on core brands, markets and innovation under its Coty.Curated strategy.
Lagardère Travel Retail lifts revenues and profitability in first half despite Middle East impact
EMEA region revenues (excluding France) advanced by +4% despite a -28% decline in the Middle East, with North America and other key markets supporting a solid H1 performance for the leading travel retailer.
#KickCancerThon update: TFWA’s virtuous cycle; CSA’s epic walk to Aitutaki; Tuli’s trek lauded
#KickCancerThon, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research, continues to power ahead, well beyond its original time frame of February-April. We bring you all the latest news.
MEADFA Awards open for nominations as association marks 25 years
The MEADFA Awards, now in their fifth year, will honour companies and individuals for their commitment to advancing the regional travel retail sector.
FAB finalists: Excellence across design, lounges, sense of place, digital and Airport F&B Offer of the Year
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to announce the find tranche of finalists from select award categories, less than a month ahead of the blockbuster Bengaluru event taking place on 7-8 July.
FAB 2026 finalists: FAB-ulous casual dining, coffee & tea and new lounges in the Awards spotlight
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to announce the third round of finalists from select award categories, less than a month ahead of the Bengaluru event taking place on 7-8 July.
#KickCancerThon update: Swarovski shows crystal-clear social purpose; Altura learns and teaches new tricks
Along the route, the team stopped at key Singaporean landmarks. Collectively, the 3km course translated into an impressive combined total of 165km covered by 55 participants.
PIF powers Saudi Vision 2030 with new five-year plan, placing travel and tourism as key priorities
The Public Investment Fund Board of Directors, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has endorsed the 2026-2030 strategy, strengthening the role of tourism, travel and entertainment in Saudi Arabia’s diversification strategy.
