Travel Retail | The Deep Dive

A conversation about the SSP February 2025 Trends Report & Whitepaper. Making its findings more accessible to industry professionals.

Travel Food & Beverage is a complex world. The appetite fortravel continues to grow and the needs of travellers are evolving. It’s therefore essential to have a detailed understanding of what the changes are that influence that evolution. The SSP trends report provides an overview of the key trends affecting food and beverage choices in travel locations and what this means for F&B operations.

This episode explores the current state and future trends of the confectionery and food sector in travel retail, highlighting insights from a recent MoodieDavitt industry report. It covers key challenges such as rising cocoa prices and shifting consumer preferences, while also showcasing opportunities through collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

A conversation about MoodieDavitt 's Special Report on Confectionery & Food in Travel Retail, making its crucial findings more accessible to the industry.

China's luxury market slowed significantly in 2024 due to low domestic spending and rising overseas tourism, with ongoing challenges expected in 2025, though strategic innovation and operational resets may drive future recovery and growth.

A conversation about the Bain & Company report “2024 China Luxury Goods Market: Navigating Turbulent Waters”. Making its crucial findings more accessible to industry professionals.

Post-COVID, travel retail sales growth (18% in 2023) has lagged behind passenger growth (30%), breaking their historical correlation. To understand this shift, Kearney conducted a study with 3,700 consumers across 10 countries and over 50 industry executives.

A conversation about the 54-page Kearney x TFWA report “Travel Retail’s Next Chapter: Innovation Beyond Technology Key to Regaining Market Momentum”, making its crucial findings more accessible to the industry.