Martin Moodie

Inspired by Morocco, distilled in Cognac, the ultra-premium gin is set to make a big splash in Cannes this week.

Forced to rationalise during the dark days of COVID, Malaysian company CHG not only survived but later thrived and today is plotting an ambitious expansion to become a major force in airport hospitality globally. The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie caught up with CHG Co-Founder Ryan Loo in Hong Kong recently to find out more.

The ongoing Middle East conflict drove a -1% sales decline, primarily manifested in lower volumes of Gin Mare. That decline was partially offset by the launch of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Blackberry.

The agreement strengthens the brand’s growing international travel retail footprint across North America, Oceania, Asia and the Middle East.

This is an almost certain choice as my favourite story of the year and it’s only August, writes Martin Moodie.

The updated offering will give travellers more options to look forward to before they fly – from coffee to fresh pasta, Asian dining, burgers, bagels, New Zealand pies and more relaxed places to sit and enjoy.

JCDecaux and Heathrow Airport today announced the extension of a 25-year+ partnership. The new concession will see the French OOH advertising giant manage the London gateway’s vast media estate, comprising over 680 digital screens and premium advertising assets such as the T5 Towers at Terminal 5.

“The renovation of the Chanel store was designed to offer global customers an even more differentiated luxury beauty shopping experience,” comments Lotte Duty Free Head of Merchandise Lee Jung-min.

DFS Okinawa, part of DFS, majority-owned by LVMH and with a minority stake held by Co-Founder Bob Miller’s family, operates airport and downtown retail locations across Naha Airport’s international and domestic terminals.

EVERRICH Duty Free is reinforcing Taoyuan International Airport’s role as a gateway to Taiwanese culture through a year-round programme of cultural experiences designed to connect travellers with the island’s heritage, creativity and local communities.