After a 70 day, 19 hours and 37 minutes journey from the Canary Islands, a young Kiwi makes land in Antigua. Never has The Moodie Davitt Report been prouder to sponsor a fund-raising project.
Events
Dubai Duty Free serves up a winner
Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin told me that the media exposure from two weeks of tennis last year was worth US$920 million.
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Airports
Move over Dubai International. Welcome DXB
“Airports are not just about numbers. They are about the hearts and minds of every single person who comes through our doors every day.”
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Events
Out alone in the Atplastic Ocean
As a sector, travel retail is a serial offender. One that is contributing every day to the Atlantic turning into the Atplastic.
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Miscellaneous
Filipino flair and Chinese spice: Viewing travel retail through a different prism
People often ask me where I see the next big opportunity in travel retail. Which market? Which consumers? Which categories? Three days in the Philippines has helped shape my answers. Except I wouldn’t say ‘next’ opportunity. It’s here. It’s now. It’s happening.
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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
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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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.