The Moodie Davitt Report

The Moodie Davitt Report has named its People of the Year 2024, an annual highlight of our publishing calendar. Each year since our founding in 2002 we have recognised those individuals who by their deeds, attitudes and behaviour have most advanced our industry’s cause and reputation. In 2024 our selection features men and women nominated for their outstanding service to our sector, for their leadership in thought and deeds and for their principles of corporate and social responsibility. Our chosen people are pictured below. Access their identities and profiles via this link: https://lnkd.in/epcBJewN #travelretail #dutyfree #airports

We are pleased to announce the launch of The International Travel Outlook Report, a new publication from The Moodie Davitt Report and ForwardKeys. It brings to the market accurate, forward-looking insights and an industry-first 36-month travel forecast. The publication is designed to aid brands, retailers and businesses in making strategic, data-driven decisions that shape the future of their respective travel retail businesses. Details on ordering your copy via this link: https://lnkd.in/eiXcm3-M #travelretail #airports Laurens Van Den Oever Olivier Jager Olivier Ponti Jérôme Goldberg Luis Millan

Gebr. Heinemann this week opened eight boutiques onboard the first Saudi Arabian cruise ship AROYA, in what is claimed to be the largest ever retail space (1,603sq m) at sea. Our story, which includes exclusive content and an extensive image gallery, can be accessed via the link below. #travelretail #cruise Dany Abdel Nour Vitor Alves Oliver Gottschling Kerstin Schepers Dr. Jörg Rudolph Yousef Halwani Turky Kari Max Heinemann Nina Semprecht Simon Temps Ansgar Vaut https://lnkd.in/eGb_5czR

Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG has opened a Nike store at Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3 Concourse B. The shop features a curated selection of Nike’s performance wear, lifestyle and travel apparel, and footwear, including limited-edition releases and airport-exclusive collections. For the full story and a gallery of images, follow the link below. #travelretail #airports #brands Alison Macdonald Maria M. EUGENE BARRY Mohammad Baker https://lnkd.in/enGMsDMs

We are pleased to present the new edition of Confectionery Curated, a Moodie Davitt Report newsletter in association with Mondelēz International. We feature key stories dedicated to the vibrant confectionery category in travel retail and beyond. Among the highlight stories are Mondelez World Travel Retail’s Christmas gifting campaign featuring Toblerone; Lindt and Avolta launching Dubai Chocolade at Zürich Airport; Valrhona and Extime combining for an activation at Paris CDG Airport; a Guylian Brussels Airport promotion; and Mavis expanding into travel retail through a distribution partnership with Traveller’s Trove. In addition, we highlight the best of social media relating to the confectionery category and bring you key articles from leading confectionery industry media. Access Confectionery Curated via this link: https://lnkd.in/evHg3x_m #travelretail #chocolate #confectionery #airports Jaya Singh Piotr Pilui Beatriz de Otto Méndez Anna Somogyi

DFS Group has unveiled the 15th edition of its annual Masters Series event, showcasing an extensive range of luxury watches and jewellery from world-renowned brands. It is being hosted at the Shoppes at Four Seasons in Macau until the end of February. Full story and a high-class gallery of images via the link below. #travelretail #watches #jewellery #luxury DFS Group Limited Christophe MARQUE Mackie Tan Charles-Henry Chenard https://lnkd.in/dtqAAb6a

Who are the Moodie Davitt People of the Year for 2024? You can find out via the link below, as we proudly present a special Moodie Davitt eZine, which looks back at a memorable, momentous and at times deeply challenging 12 months for our sector. We present our choice of the most striking images, vibrant videos and inspiring interviews from across our platforms. We also highlight some of the most powerful initiatives in the areas of sustainability, diversity and inclusion across our channel in 2024. You will find a list of our best-read stories, the LinkedIn posts that resonated most with our audience plus a curated selection of travel tales from The Moodie Blog. This edition also carries the latest in our regular eZine column in association with leading cruise retailer Harding+. Access the eZine via the link below. #travelretail #dutyfree https://lnkd.in/d7ar3M8r

We bring you a major story from Germany, as Lagardère Travel Retail wins a major tender for the books and press, souvenirs and convenience master concession at Düsseldorf Airport. The first of 11 stores under the contract will open in the first quarter of 2026. Details of the stores and reaction via the link below. #travelretail #airports #foodandbeverage Jochen Halfmann Lars Redeligx Emeline Bizot Dag Inge Rasmussen Vincent Romet https://lnkd.in/dyjzAbXi

We hear from Time Products (UK) Head of International Travel Myalee Sofield, as the company reports a positive year for its Sekonda brand. 2024 was marked by substantial growth in travel retail and the development of new opportunities in segments such as inflight and cruise. Access the story via the link below. #watches #travelretail Time Products (UK) Limited Pete Ogley Emma Finch Louise Stevenson Cleona Henderson Emma Kirkland https://lnkd.in/ewfKwJYE

In a historic world-first, Pernod Ricard-owned Royal Salute has become the first brand to establish a residency within the Tower of London, marking the opening of its spectacular new brand home. Located in the 13th-century Martin Tower, the extraordinary space (pictured) is dedicated to celebrating Royal Salute’s connection to the British Monarchy. Our Brands Director Hannah Tan was on location for the unveiling. You can access her full report and a gallery of images via this link: https://lnkd.in/ee3czYfn #spirits #whisky #luxury Charlotte Turner Liya Zhang Andrew Bardsley Sarah Cotten Natacha Laniece