Dermot Davitt discusses the rise of Qatar Duty Free at Doha International. Fuelled by the continuing growth of Qatar Airways and the development of New Doha International Airport the company is looking forward to even greater growth in 2010.

To celebrate Carolina Herrera’s 212 VIP fragrance, Spanish companies Puig and Aldeasa are giving passengers a taste of the New York-style celebrity glamour with their latest 'retailtainment' concept. Notes Aldeasa Commercial Director Eugenio Andrades: "We firmly believe that this newness and energetic activity in-store is what our customers really want to see."

China Duty Free Group’s 'See You at World Expo 2010, Shanghai' campaign is boosting spending at 56 of its stores across China - and inspiring the Chinese retail giant to plan further nationwide promotions. The campaign rewards customers who purchase over a certain value with entry into a monthly prize draw, with tickets to the Shanghai Expo on offer.

Puig Travel Retail and WDF have aunched the world’s first Paco Rabanne cross-category pop-up shop at Heathrow Airport T3. The store will open for an initial three months, coinciding with the summer season. The 32sq m Paco Rabanne ‘universe’ houses fragrances, watches and sunglasses from the brand’s portfolio. Dermot Davitt talks to Puig's Patrick Bouchard.

HMSHost has unveiled a striking new food & beverage offer at Belfast City Airport – with a strong Sense of Place in its Harvest Market and Bushmills Bar concepts, plus a first Irish outlet for Espression by Lavazza. The Moodie Report Deputy Publisher Dermot Davitt attended the launch on to bring you comment and reaction.

Chivas Brothers has launched a global consumer campaign to highlight the importance of age statements on Scotch whiskies. ‘The Age Matters’ campaign begins in travel retail before being rolled out across domestic markets. Chivas Brothers Chairman and CEO Christian Porta tells The Moodie Report about the importance of the campaign.

Leading French travel retailer Aelia has inaugurated its newest stores at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, and transformed the shopping environment at its existing stores. In another first, the company has unveiled its new retail brand, Aelia Duty Free, which it will roll out across its estate in the months ahead.