Travel Retail and Duty Free Business Intelligence    Wednesday 19 June 2013

CRUISE AND FERRIES

Live and online: The Moodie Report Latin America Special Edition 2013

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/06/13

LATIN AMERICA. Welcome to The Moodie Report’s Latin America Special Edition, published to coincide with the annual ASUTIL Conference in Punta Cana.

Dominic Laverty crowned Diageo GTME World Class best bartender

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/06/13

He will go on and represent Princess Cruises in the grand final, competing for the coveted title of Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year.

Nordic Travel Retail Seminar concludes with focus on the future

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/05/13

EUROPE. The annual Nordic Travel Retail Seminar took place on Tuesday with a focus on innovation, customer service and the consumer of the future.

Flemingo secures master concession at Tangier Med Port in Morocco

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13

MOROCCO. Flemingo has secured an exclusive build, operate and transfer master concession at Tangier Med Port Seaport for a ten-year term with a five-year extension.

The Hurun Report lends its support to China Travel Retail 2013

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/04/13

CHINA. The Hurun Report is named Strategic Media Partner in China for the China Travel Retail conference, taking place in Sanya 8-9 May. 胡润百富正式成为中国旅游零售大会中华区战略媒体合作伙伴, 将一同出席于2013年5月8日至9日 中国三亚举行的第二届中国旅游零售大会

China Travel Retail event organisers release agenda for Sanya conference

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/03/13

CHINA. The organisers of China Travel Retail 2013 have released the agenda for this year’s event taking place in Sanya, in Hainan Province, on 8-9 May.

Diageo extends major cruiseline cocktail competition and training programme

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/03/13

USA. Over 400 bartenders across Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line will be trained and then compete in the Diageo Reserve World Class programme.

Heineken makes key appointments in Americas duty free push

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/03/13

AMERICAS. Ernesto Milan appointed as Duty Free Sales Manager - South America - while Alex Godinez will focus on the cruise sector

Bacardi Cruise Competition winners celebrate with onboard themed party

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/13

USA. Adri Ford of Carnival Cruise Lines was named the Bacardi Bartender of the Year, while Alfredo Marzi of Princess Cruises produced the winning dish.

Distilleria Bottega in major cruise marketing drive for its brands

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/03/13

US. With partner Deborah Golden, Bottega says it is making progress with a big cruise marketing push behind its grappas, liqueurs and wines.

Bacardi Cruise Competition 2013 finalists set for judging this week

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/03/13

US. The eight finalists for the Bacardi Bartender of the Year and Bacardi Chef of the Year awards will compete in the final tasting and judging on 8 March.

Shop and restaurant sales drive Tallink revenue growth in 2012

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/03/13

ESTONIA. Tallink, the world’s largest ferry operator by tax and duty free turnover, had another strong year in 2012, with revenues and profits up.

The Moodie Report e-Zine issue 67: Your weekly must-read on travel retail

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/02/13

INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Report e-Zine, which as always offers an insightful take on the week's top travel retail stories. In this edition we look back on a fantastic Trinity Forum in Abu Dhabi; assess where next for World Duty Free Group post Autogrill's decision to split its retail and food & beverage interests; and look at the long-running Guam duty free tender saga.

China Duty Free Group and Star Cruises ink major duty free retail MOU

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/02/13

CHINA. CDFG and Star Cruises' parent company Genting Hong Kong have signed an agreement to “develop duty free retail business” onboard the Star Cruises fleet.

Glenfarclas 18yo travel retail exclusive takes its maiden voyage

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/01/13

The travel retail exclusive single malt is being launched at this week's Cinderella Whisky Fair organised by Viking Line during its M/S Cinderella Baltic Sea cruise.

Harding Brothers makes senior marketing and Board appointment

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/12/12

The leading cruise ship retail concessionaire names Richard Antrum as Marketing Director. Antrum will be joining the Board on his appointment in January 2013.

Carnival Destiny crew delivers record number of Bacardi Cruise entries

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/12/12

Bartenders and chefs onboard Carnival Destiny have created a record number of entries for this year’s Bacardi Cruise Competition.

Strong MEDFA Conference ends with a focus on the future

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/11/12

MIDDLE EAST. The MEDFA Conference ended on Tuesday in Dubai, with the focus on future influences on the market and challenges facing the trade.

Live and online: Middle East Duty Free Association Guide 2012

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/11/12

MIDDLE EAST. Welcome to the Middle East Duty Free Association Official Guide 2012, published by The Moodie Report to coincide with the annual MEDFA Conference.

APTRA plans training programme for 'responsible' liquor retailing

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/11/12

ASIA PACIFIC. The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) is planning to launch a responsible retailing training programme around alcohol sales.

Strong shop and restaurant sales boost Tallink in Q3

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/12

ESTONIA. Tallink Group posted a healthy increase in third quarter revenues as growth in shops and restaurants made up for falling ticket sales.

The Moodie Report e-Zine Issue 57: Your weekly must-read on travel retail

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/11/12

INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Report e-Zine for 15 November, which as always offers an insightful take on the week's top travel retail stories.

Flemingo unveils US$2 billion vision and new branding in Cannes

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/10/12

FRANCE. Flemingo Duty Free has revealed its ambition to target US$2 billion in annual turnover by 2020, and unveiled new branding for its business.

Central and Eastern Europe Travel Retail Association is launched

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/09/12

A group of companies operating in travel retail have come together to formally create the Central and Eastern Europe Travel Retail Association (CEETRA).

MEDFA announces speaker line-up for 2012 conference in Dubai

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/09/12

MIDDLE EAST. The Middle East Duty Free Association and TFWA have revealed the programme for the 2012 MEDFA Conference, to be held in Dubai.

Pernod Ricard launches Havana Club and Malibu cruise liner parties

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/08/12

SCANDINAVIA. Pernod Ricard Travel Retail Europe has launched two permanent, branded bars for Havana Club and Malibu on board the Birka Paradise.

The Front Line: seeking your help to celebrate the best customer service

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/07/12

INTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Report e-Zine is seeking your help in promoting the best in travel retail customer service as part of our Front Line section.

Revlon appoints Scorpio as exclusive European travel retail distributor

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/06/12

EUROPE. Leading make-up brand Revlon has appointed Scorpio Distributors Ltd to distribute its range in travel retail markets in Europe and key African regions.

Diageo partners Princess Cruises for 2012 bartending competition

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/06/12

The cruise line emphasises its commitment to the passenger experience as it becomes the first travel retailer to participate in the global event

European Court rejects MasterCard’s appeal over credit card fees

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/05/12

EUROPE. The Travel Retail Fair Payment Alliance and its allies have won a major court judgement in their fight for fairer transaction fees for the business.

TFWA spearheads move towards global industry forum

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/05/12

INTERNATIONAL. TFWA says it is spearheading a drive to create a global forum that would represent industry interests internationally.

Princess Group bartenders compete for Diageo Bartender of the Year title

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/12

Diageo Reserve World Class 2012 has invited bartenders from Princess Cruises to join in the competition for the Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year title.

MEDFA strikes agreement with Middle East Exclusive organisers

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/12

MIDDLE EAST. This year’s Middle East Exclusive exhibition will run alongside the MEDFA Conference in Dubai after an agreement between the organisers.

The Moodie Report e-Zine: Latest issue now live and online

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/03/12

INTERNATIONAL. This week in The Moodie Report e-Zine we bring you an updated list, plus analysis, of the top five travel retailers in the world for 2011.

Dufry plans to open 8,000sq m of new retail space in 2012

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/03/12

INTERNATIONAL. Dufry plans to open 8,000sq m of new retail space in 2012, with 35,000sq m in total in the project pipeline, says CEO Julián Díaz.

Bacardi reveals winners of Bartender and Chef of the Year honours

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/03/12

A Grey Goose-inspired cocktail and food dish claim the major accolades in the latest Bacardi Cruise Competition, organised by the brand owner's travel retail division.

Neil Towns leaves role as Head of Buying at P&O Ferries

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/03/12

UK. P&O Ferries Head of Buying Neil Towns has left the company. He was a key figure in driving the company's retail business forward in recent years.

Glenfarclas and Old Pulteney to host Viking Line whisky dinner

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/03/12

Viking Line’s latest Whisky Cruise will take place this month, with Glenfarclas and Old Pulteney whiskies co-hosting the Grand Whisky Dinner on 22 March.

Hamila Duty Free strikes new Tunisian port and ferry duty free deals

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/02/12

TUNISIA. Leading travel retailer Hamila Duty Free has secured two vital contracts in its home market of Tunisia, covering the port and ferry channels.

Beam Inc launches Laphroaig limited edition with Viking Line

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/02/12

Laphroaig Brodir, a new 13yo expression, was launched to whisky enthusiasts attending Viking Line’s fourth annual Whisky Fair in recent days.

Viking Line adds capacity to key tax free route

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/02/12

NORDIC REGION.The Viking Grace cruise ferry will sail between Stockholm and Turku from January 2013, and will include a 1,800sq ft tax free store.

William Grant unveils Glenfiddich Lounge onboard Viking Line ship

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/02/12

William Grant & Sons has opened the first-ever Glenfiddich Lounge, on board Viking Line’s flagship cruise ferry Cinderella, which serves mainly Swedish passengers.

Bacardi Global Travel Retail names Cruise Competition finalists

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 31/01/12

Bacardi Global Travel Retail has named the finalists for its Bartender of the Year and Chef of the Year Awards in the Bacardi Cruise Competition.

UK-France ferry firm SeaFrance to cease trading

Source: The Moodie Report; news agencies - 09/01/12

FRANCE/UK. UK-France ferry operator SeaFrance is set to cease trading after a French court put the company into liquidation today.

Color Line strikes partnership deal with Gebr Heinemann

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/12/11

NORWAY. Leading Nordic ferry company Color Line has struck a partnership deal with Gebr Heinemann for duty free purchasing and logistics.

IAADFS adds newness to Duty Free Show of the Americas agenda

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/10/11

US. IAADFS is streamlining registration and enhancing its range of activities for the 2012 Duty Free Show of the Americas, which takes place next March.

The Front Line: showcasing the best in customer service

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/10/11

INTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Report presents the most recent nominations in our series, The Front Line, featuring sales staff recognised for their excellence.

The Never Hide interview: Tallink's Magnus Skjörshammer

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/09/11

INTERNATIONAL. In the latest interview for our Never Hide series we speak to Tallink Duty Free Sales Business Development Director Magnus Skjörshammer.

Retailer numbers at Cannes 2011 climb by +15%, says TFWA

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/09/11

FRANCE. The number of duty free retail visitors to last week’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes was +15% above last year’s figure, says TFWA.

Gebr Heinemann strikes concession deal with Fjord Line

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/09/11

NORWAY. Ferry company Fjord Line and Gebr Heinemann have signed a five-year concession contract for Fjord Line’s two new cruise ships.