Two of duty free’s great servants were rightly singled out for their outstanding contribution to the channel by Mars International Travel Retail recently. As pictured above, Stuart Bull, International Consultant (right) and International Travel Retail Manager – Worldwide, Hans Van Boven (left), were handed Lifetime Achievement Awards for Services to Duty Free by General Manager International
Airports
The Trinity arrives in Shanghai
The bright welcome signs at Shanghai Pudong Airport Terminal 1 are everywhere – The Trinity Forum has come to China and the event host, Shanghai Airport Authority, is issuing a warm greeting. Help desks are in place and signage is spread right through the Arrivals hall. The Trinity Forum (full name The ACI Airport Business
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Events
The spirit of renaissance
“Credit card facilities are available,” said DFS Group’s John Hoover, with a smile writ large on his face inviting his audience to purchase the retailer’s latest Changi travel retail spirits exclusive. But this wasn’t any ordinary bottle of spirits. He was referring to Bombay Sapphire Revelation, the S$284,000 (US$200,00) ultra-luxury decanter that was unveiled at
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Events
And all shall be revealed…
And so the great roadshow begins… This BLOG comes to you from Singapore, where I have just arrived to witness the Changi Airport launch of the US$200,000 Bombay Sapphire Revelation, one of just five decanters to be offered for sale worldwide. As reported, significant proceeds from the sale of the five decanters – being offered by World Duty
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People
So good they named him twice
He was born Thomas Thomas, but he’s just plain Tom to everyone who knows him in this business. We’re talking about the Founder and Owner of Perth, Australia off-airport retailer Gateway Duty Free, who has decided to retire this year after 28 years running his own business. This Wales-born Australian is one of the great
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Quirky
Bienvenue a The Moodie diffusion pour baladeur
As the dark northern winter slowly gives way to the rebirth that is Spring, the New Zealand flag still flutters sadly at half mast in The Moodie Report Worldwide Headquarters (also known as ‘The Shed’). A poignant computer-generated note from my (then) six year-old son still holds pride of place there – ‘Dear Daddy, I’m really
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People
Anyone for Teese? Dita leaves Cointreau drinkers both shaken and stirred
Meet Dita. Dita Von Teese. As in the US burlesque artist, model, actress and former wife of Marilyn Manson. The magnificently named Ms Von Teese is famous for many things, including a concert at the New York Academy of Art, where she gave a literally sparkling performance by wearing nothing but US$5 million worth of diamonds. Now Dita Von
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People
Eddie Touma bids farewell after 30 years
When executive retirements are announced they usually have a certain weary familiarity, which seldom do justice to the individual concerned’s contribution to a company or sector. So it was nice to see the genuine warmth and effusiveness with which JTI Regional President Martin Braddock paid tribute to Eddie Touma (pictured above), the tobacco house’s Worldwide Duty Free
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Airports
In the heart of the dragon a travel retail revolution begins…
Can Beijing Capital International Airport T3’s commercial offer possibly live up to the magnificence of the terminal, opened earlier this month? It’s the most daunting of challenges. And so far it’s hard to assess the Sunrise Duty Free-dominated retail portfolio in the international area as most of the stores won’t open until more airlines transfer over
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Airports
Beijing’s great sense of mission
The Moodie Report is in Beijing, China, where in less than eight months the 2008 Olympic Games will take place. Everywhere you go here the excitement is palpable; construction is powering ahead across the city and its surrounds; and there is a very real sense of mission among the people. Beijing Capital International Airport’s new
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Events
DFNI Charity Ball delivers its promise
The annual DFNI Charity Ball, held in London last Friday, continues to deliver vital revenues each year to causes that are generally out of the public limelight but which richly deserve the attention – and the funding – they get through this event. This year, proceeds from the Gala Dinner and auction went to Our Lady’s