Las Vegas comes to Larnaca. That might sound an unlikely prospect but that’s what is happening in Cyprus as CTC-ARI Airports launches one of the most high-profile promotions seen in the airport retail channel. It’s called ‘Amazing Days at the Airport – Viva Las Vegas’ and it’s part of a planned series of ‘Amazing Day’-themed
People
Maui Jim comes out of the shade to climb new peaks
It may be a newcomer to the travel retail channel but Hawaiian sunglasses brand Maui Jim is quickly making a name for itself. That’s down to a quirky style, great people, innovative promotions – and, of course, a quality product. The brand has its origins on the beautiful beaches of Maui, Hawaii (yes there is a Maui
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Airlines
A Regal journey
This Moodie BLOG comes to you from the lounge at Frankfurt Airport, 7 hours into a unique travel retail journey from New York JFK Airport to Singapore Changi. I’m travelling with the Pernod Ricard Asia travel retail team, Managing Director Alexandre Ricard and two of his senior team, Patrick Castanier and Gloria Song. And one
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Airports
A six-pack with a difference
Bahrain Duty Free has sold plenty of six-packs in its time. Usually cans of Heineken or Amstel, cartons of Nido milk powder or multi-packs of best-selling confectionery such as Jewels. But the multi-award winning retailer has really outdone itself with its latest mega-promotion – The Magnificent Six x 2. The six is a reference not to
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Airports
Hong Kong SkyMart opens the new trunk line
Airport Authority Hong Kong’s ebullient Commercial Director Hans Bakker sees the airport as a modern day cross-roads. But in this case one that brings together all forms of transport – planes and boats and trains, as well as cars and helicopters. And knowing Hans, I wouldn’t count out submarines coming next… With all those modes
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Airports
BAA = Brilliant Airport Advertising
Every travel retailer or airport executive affected by the aviation security crisis should sit up and take notice of a new advertising campaign just launched by BAA. The Moodie Report has been critical on several occasions about the inadequate consumer communication put in place since the 10 August terror alert and the subsequent crackdowns on
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People
‘Oh power of Scotland’ – or ‘How to raise the average spend’
Two of the industry’s great characters, great influences and great Scots, Aer Rianta International’s Bill Maxwell (left) and Emirates Duty Free Manager John Sime celebrated long into the night after the Frontier Awards in Cannes. This followed the success of Emirates in winning Best Partnership Initiative of the Year for its remarkable alliance with German
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Airports
Getting into the Brazilian spirit at T4
Nice to see the Heathrow Terminal 4 promotional bar in the heart of the liquor, tobacco and confectionery shop flourishing. As I wearily put back on my shoes and belt and put away my precious laptop post security on Sunday night, the bar drew me in like a beacon. “Hello Sir, try this cocktail –