Ameesha Raizada

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SPAIN. Aena has announced a significant tender for food & beverage units at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, spanning 20,000sq m across terminals 1 and 2. The contract is expected to be from  eight to 20 years. Aena General Director of Commercial and Real Estate Maria José Cuenda revealed the opportunity at the ongoing 2025 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference in Barcelona (click here to view our rolling coverage).

3 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Ameesha Raizada

Introduction: Travellers’ emotional state – and their desire for comfort, connection or a sense of place – is key to building lasting brand engagement and growing the confectionery category in travel retail. In this piece, Mondelez World Travel Retail Director Category, Customer & Shopper Marketing Anna Somogyi explores how destination-inspired storytelling, authenticity and a well-curated offer can elevate confectionery from a simple purchase to a meaningful experience.

5 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Ameesha Raizada

ASIA PACIFIC. German jewellery brand Coeur de Lion is expanding its footprint in Asia Pacific, marking the next phase of its global travel retail strategy. The company has appointed industry veteran and Gulf Pacific Founder Gary Leong as Business Developer for Asia to lead the regional push. Coeur de Lion and Aeternum Holding CEO Markus Lampe said, “We are excited to embark on an expansion into Asia, where we have recently appointed Gary Leong to strengthen our presence in this dynamic market.

1 week ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Ameesha Raizada

GREECE. ACI Europe revealed the winners of its annual Best Airport Awards during the 35th ACI Europe Annual Congress and General Assembly’s Gala Dinner held yesterday (19 June) in Athens. The event was hosted by Athens International Airport. The Best Airport Awards recognise performance and progress across airports of all sizes – from Europe’s largest hubs to key regional gateways.

1 week ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Ameesha Raizada

IRELAND. Leading travel retailer ARI marked World Refill Day (16 June) by inviting passengers at Dublin and Cork Airport Duty Free to make conscious choices through a five-day challenge. Travellers were encouraged to make sustainable swaps in their day-to-day life – from opting for a reusable coffee cup to purchasing a refillable product.