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The relaunch of the revamped Moodie Davitt e-Zine – ‘Travel Retail’s Lookbook’ – continues a proud history of innovation. To celebrate, we look back on our key landmarks of the past 16 years.

A blockbuster collaboration, a futuristic store concept, and a dramatic web series feature in our regular look at the industry’s best new launches, activations and openings.

The BARTA (Brand, Airline, Retailer, Technology, Airport) trial launched by Budapest Airport, Heinemann Duty Free and Wizz Air could be a template for future industry collaboration.

Hendrick’s Global Brand Ambassador Ally Martin outlines the significance of honouring the ‘little green garnish’ and his tips for sampling Hendrick’s this World Cucumber Day.

We present ACI Asia-Pacific’s latest video outlining key development projects shaping the region's airport industry.

Oslo Airport is showcasing an Edvard Munch original from the city’s Munch Museum as part of an extensive art programme.

Vancouver-headquartered commercial design firm SmartDesign Group paid homage to Arabic traditions in the realisation of two projects at the New Muscat International Airport in Oman.

We showcase the incredible achievements to date of the biggest collective Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in travel retail industry history – Hand in Hand for Haiti.

Argentinean travel retailer ShopGallery is rolling out a new ‘virtual store’ concept this year as it seeks to enhance the customer shopping experience.

Hudson Group was again a star performer as three Asian companies continued their positive momentum.

Dubai Duty Free’s Analiza Abalayan has strong moral principles and a gracious character.

There’s a bold new kid on the airport food & beverage block. Dubai-based HWH Hospitality Investments is making waves at Dubai International Airport with a series of innovative and highly successful concepts.

We also look back at highlights from previous editions of FAB in preparation for next week's Helsinki instalment of the airport world’s only event dedicated solely to food & beverage.

The Moodie Davitt e-Zine | Issue 242 | 14 June 2018