Welcome to The Moodie Report’s temporary Limerick Bureau. I’d love to say it’s just like home, but that would be, in Irish vernacular, a load of blarney. Above is the lovely, tranquil view from my hotel room of the beautiful grounds of Adare Manor (looking out towards a superb golf course). I’m here for Aer
Events
Dubai Duty Free International Weekend becomes impromptu 30th anniversary celebration
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working on a publication by our Moodie Corporate division marking the 30th anniversary of Dubai Duty Free , writes Rahul Odedra. For a newcomer to the industry such as me, it has been both fascinating and educational looking back at three remarkable decades for the company, and one
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People
Welcoming ‘Project Queenie B. Hogan’ and remembering Bronte
When the darkness comes, keep an eye on the light – whatever that is for you – no matter how far away it seems. – Jan Berry Here’s a story to make you smile. Regular readers of this Blog will recall the story of Paul Hogan, the owner and Publisher of PPS Publications, which produces
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Events
The power, pride and passion of Dubai Duty Free
My global whirlwind tour continues with a case of ‘If it’s Sunday, this must be Dubai’. Over the past 11 days, I calculate my shocking carbon footprint stretches to 23,1771 miles. My team back at HQ have even suggested creating a travel retail version of the popular ‘Where’s Wally?’ character, called ‘Where’s Martin?’ but I have
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Airports
LS travel retail brings flavour and flair to Fiumicino
What a good job LS travel retail has done on the first phase of its retail transformation of Rome Fiumicino Airport. It’s always a privilege to spend time with a retail team during (or before) a major opening. And that’s exactly what yesterday’s event was, as the French retailer unveiled eight expanded and updated stores at
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Miscellaneous
LS prepares for a great unveiling in Rome
From Honolulu to Los Angeles to Rome. It’s been quite some few days. I’m here in Rome, the wonderful city of love, to witness the official unveiling of LS travel retail’s new offer at Fiumicino Airport, long awaited since the French company acquired the former Aeroporti di Roma Retail. Last night I had a splendid dinner
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Airports
Groundhog Day in blue blue Hawaii
“Ladies and Gentlemen if I could have your attention please. We now have an answer from our mechanics regarding the aircraft problem. As a result we’re flying in an engine part which will arrive later today. Consequently this flight will not depart until 9.30p.m this evening. Those with onward connections should check with their travel
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Events
Rubber Squid, Tasty Giraffes and a trip back into yesterday
Aloha. The Moodie Report has had countless interim bureaus down the years but I’m not sure many ever quite matched this one. I’m in Waikiki, Hawaii and pictured above and below are the gorgeous views from my 23rd floor balcony at the Sheraton Waikiki. While hundreds of surfers and swimmers are enjoying the gloriously balmy
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Miscellaneous
Breaking news in Brazil… and Basel
This Blog comes to you from the very temporary Moodie Report EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg bureau, where I’ve set up residence in the lounge following the delay of my flight back to London. I have been in Basel for a long-planned meeting with Dufry CEO Julián Díaz (below) at the company’s splendid new headquarters in the centre