“When the wind blows,” was his evocative, very Chinese way of saying that big opportunity lies ahead and that CNSC must be ready.
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Events
There may be truffle ahead
Many commentators believe there may be truffle ahead in the Year of the Pig but to me that’s hogwash, the sort of prediction I might have made in my younger, rasher days.
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Events
Time to hit the road again
I’ve been 32 years in travel retail now, the past 17 at The Moodie Davitt Report, and I can honestly say that I’m bringing as much energy into this one as I did all those years ago in 2002 when we set off on our journey.
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Events
Across the ocean, against depression
“Hello Martin, it’s Isaac Giesen here.” “Isaac, where are you calling from?” “The Atlantic. From my rowing boat.” Get ready for a remarkable Podcast.
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Miscellaneous
Onwards into a bright new year
We are, above all, an information service. But we are one with a voice. Those factors collectively bestow responsibility on us. Our information must be timely, reliable, accurate. Our voice must be responsible, ethical and selective.
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Events
Up close and personal with The Moodie Davitt Report readers
The feeling that I have a personal relationship with our readers has never been stronger than over the past few days.
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Events
Turning on ‘Moodie Light’ at Christmas
That is the simultaneous opportunity and burden of digital media. We inhabit a global industry, which means that the flow of information is no respecter of time zones, festive seasons nor holidays.
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Events
Magical days in Moscow as the RegStaer journey continues
During a filmed interview with Alexander Baev shown on Friday night, each section concluded with the words ‘To be continued’. That is indeed the case for a vibrant travel retail company that has style, substance and heart.
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Events
Discovering the secrets of a master craftsman
“If you ask a mother which child she prefers, I am sure she will not respond. But I can say that for personal feeling it is Dior Amour.” Parfums Christian Dior’s François Demachy on passion, perfumes and his favourite Dior scent.
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Events
Red hot but 18 degrees below
“How was your day?” Michael asked me. “Great,” I joked, “I found out the secret recipe.” “That’s good,” he replied. “So now we have to kill you.”
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Events
Taking a journey of discovery in Wolfenbüttel
I’m in Wolfenbüttel, home of Jägermeister, the herb liqueur that ranks as one of the best-known alcoholic drinks brands on the planet.
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Events
Scenes of wonder in the Qatari desert and at Hamad International
“Sheikha al-Mayassa Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani asked me, ‘Would you build a piece in the landscape?’ and I said to her, ‘What landscape?,’ and she said, ‘The desert.’ ”
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Airports
Dazzling delivery in Doha
This is just about as impactful, engaging and immersive as a pop-up installation can get.