Word reaches The Moodie BLOG that Paul Hogan, owner of PPS Publications which produces the Cannes, Singapore and (now) Fort Lauderdale show dailies, completed the recent London marathon in a fantastic fund-raising effort for charity. Paul raised US$35,000 for Children with Leukaemia, motivated by the experience of his eight-year-old daughter Bronte who was struck down
Miscellaneous
Duty Free Americas delivers in style
There can have been few more spectacular cocktail party settings during the history of the Duty Free Show of the Americas than the Duty Free Americas’ Cocktail Party at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa last night. Spectacular silver staging and stunning brand backdrops from the likes of licensed brand Perry Ellis provided a
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Miscellaneous
Chaps on half century duty
Fire extinguishers were on standby last night as one of the industry’s most popular figures prepared to blow out the candles on his birthday cake in Fort Lauderdale. Jonathan Holland, head of Singapore-based agency and distribution company Jonathan Holland & Associates celebrated his 50th birthday in style at the Capital Grill during the IAADFS-run Duty
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Miscellaneous
A towering trio
In such a young industry as duty free, the picture above is surely unique. The three men in it, all figures of immense stature and influence within the trade, represent a collective experience of more than 120 years in the business. And an impact that almost defies description. On the left is Joseph (Joe) Lyons,
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Quirky
No bi-lateral agreement between nations as Sri Lankans have Kiwis stumped
The Moodie Report, though created by a proud Kiwi, has long enjoyed a special affinity with Sri Lanka. Two of our key present and past team members – web programming guru Dilantha Fernando (above left) and long-time ace reporter Soharni Tennekoon (right) – hail from the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’. Well-known industry executive and APTRA
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Airports
Not nice work when you get it
Next time you’re bemoaning your lot as you load your lap-top, shoes and belt through the security screening machine, spare a thought for the staff on duty. These are the people given the thankless job of trying to keep our airports and aircraft safe, the ones charged with enforcement of often ludicrous government policies that