INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to the latest issue of The Moodie Davitt e-Zine. Our cover story features what in wine parlance could be called a classic blend. Take an irrepressible, wine-loving Irishman who co-owns an independent drinks distribution business. Mix in one of the great fine wine enterprises of the world, with unrivalled access to its own and others’ stocks. Point the resultant combined varietal at a single distribution channel, and you have the vinous components of a potential game changer in travel retail’s burgeoning wine sector.
The partners in this new venture, Duty Free Global and Groupe Grands Chais de France (GCF), talk in detail about a new model for the category in travel retail.
Elsewhere, we launch a regular new column called Airports as Artports, which explores the role of art at the airport. In the first edition, Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport goes back in time to unravel the mystery of one of the most paradoxical figures in the history of Siberian art.
Research has highlighted the importance of atmosphere lighting to traveller satisfaction in the airport. We talk to Thomas Mark and Titina Probst of lighting provider MK Illumination to find out how airports can enhance the travelling experience through lighting.
In The Muse we assess the rise of mobile payment options in travel retail, while in Sense of Place the spotlight is on Dubai International.
Please enjoy this edition of The Moodie Davitt e-Zine with our compliments.
