CHINA. We are pleased to bring readers a summary of recent posts on The Moodie Davitt Report’s WeChat Official Account as the platform continues to grow strongly in China, with stories posted in Mandarin and English.
The Moodie Davitt Report has stepped up its unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our main WeChat platform. The latest total of 5,407 is matched by encouraging reading and sharing levels.
The Moodie Davitt Report China team: (Left to right) Yimei Zhang and Dachang Wang are based in Hainan, while Penelope Zhou and Martin Moodie are in Hong Kong
Moodie Davitt WeChat is curated under the direction of Penelope Zhou, our Hong Kong-based Chinese Editor, and company Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, also based in Hong Kong.
Award-winning presenter and journalist Lara Netherlands has joined The Moodie Davitt Report team in Hainan
They are supported by Chief China Representative Yimei Zhang, former Deputy General Manager at Hainan Tourism Investment Duty Free Co. (HTDF) in Sanya, who heads our Moodie Davitt Hainan-based entity, which publishes Moodie Davitt China Travel Retail Express.
Dachang Wang, who had spent two years with HTDF as Brand Manager, serves as Editor of Moodie Davitt China Travel Retail Express reporting to Yimei Zhang.
As reported, The Moodie Davitt Report appointed Lara Netherlands to the new role of Asia Pacific Content Strategist, based in Haikou, Hainan province.
The Moodie Davitt Report is the only international travel retail media title to offer a WeChat service. Our platforms complement the strong and growing Chinese readership of our English language service. For native content enquiries, international companies should contact Publisher Irene Revilla atIrene@MoodieDavittReport.com while Chinese brands can contact Yimei Zhang at Yimei@MoodieDavittReport.com.
You can see highlights below from our latest edition. 本周热点资讯一览如下。
Exploring key consumer dynamics: Online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider iClick Interactive has released the 2024 Chinese Outbound Travelers Whitepaper, highlighting an accelerating recovery of China’s outbound tourism and post-pandemic consumption trends. Clickhere for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.Encouraging results: “In all the indications coming from the airports where we are present, their forecast of passengers and flights are all pointing towards a very good 2024. That is reflected not only in the first-quarter results, but on the balance sheet. We confirm not only good expectations for this year, but also good expectations in line with our strong outlook for the upcoming years.” That was the upbeat summary given by Avolta CEO Xavier Rossinyol (above, left), appearing alongside Chief Financial Officer Yves Gerster, when reflecting on encouraging first-quarter results for the travel experience leader during an earnings call on 16 May. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version. Positive outlook: China Duty Free Group, the world’s leading travel retailer, outlined its strategy for continued growth at the recently concluded TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference held in Singapore from 12 to 16 May. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.Tender news: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Co has awarded its Terminal 1 departures duty-free concession to incumbent China Duty Free Group following an open tender. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.Laying the foundation for expansion: Zhuhai Duty Free Group was awarded the Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport departures duty-free contract on 15 April. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version. ‘Building on Strength’: Shenzhen Duty Free Group has been awarded the contract to run departures duty-free at Shekou Cruise Center in Shenzhen. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.Partner with us on WeChat and reach your key Chinese audience in Chinese. Scan the QR codes (you must be in WeChat) to visit The Moodie Davitt Report Official Account (pictured left, weekly posts) and China Travel Retail Express (right, daily) platforms. Stories related to the China travel retail sector at home and abroad are featured in this unrivalled dual service. For native content opportunities please contact Zhang Yimei (China) at Yimei@MoodieDavittReport.com or Irene Revilla (international) Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com for native opportunities. For editorial please reach out to Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com