ABOUT THE MOODIES

Launched in 2012, The Moodies are the world’s first airport-specific social and digital media awards, recognising excellence in travel-related social media, digital content, and creative marketing campaigns.

The Moodies celebrate the most impactful, innovative, and engaging work from airports, airlines, retailers, brands, and other players across the global travel ecosystem.

The awards programme covers a wide range of categories, from best use of video to top-performing social media campaigns and influencer marketing initiatives. By honouring the industry’s most forward-thinking digital content and strategies, The Moodies aim to showcase best practices and inspire travel brands to push the boundaries of consumer engagement through social and digital platforms.

Veronique Demers

Vice President Communications and Marketing

Airports Council International – World

Véronique Demers boasts 20 years of diverse expertise in branding, digital marketing, corporate communications and PR. She currently serves as Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Airports Council International World.

Previously, Véronique led strategic communications and marketing in the hospitality and travel sector, including luxury brands within the Accor group. She also directed initiatives at the World Trade Center Association, the French Embassy and Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar.

Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Demers possesses extensive international experience across North and South America, Europe, and the Middle East.

She earned her BA in Communications and Psychology from the University of Montreal, followed by a Master’s degree in Communication Science from the same institution. Véronique furthered her education with an MBA specialising in corporate social responsibility from Laval University.

Peter Doherty

Media & Corporate Communications Manager

Brisbane Airport

Peter Doherty is the Media & Corporate Communications Manager at Brisbane Airport, where he leverages over three decades of experience in television to craft innovative content across all social platforms. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of the media landscape, Peter plays a pivotal role in shaping the airport’s public narrative.

As Brisbane Airport gears up to be the gateway for the host city of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Peter’s expertise is crucial in ensuring the airport’s communications are both impactful and forward-thinking.

Canny Kwok

Director for Search and Consulting

Exquisitz Asia

Canny Kwok is a highly accomplished and respected executive in the travel retail industry, having served as the Managing Director in Asia Pacific for over a decade. She has recently taken on a new challenge as Director for Search and Consulting at Exquisitz Asia.

With over 30 years of experience in the luxury goods sector, Canny has a proven track record of driving growth and success in her roles. During her tenure at Bulgari, she was responsible for expanding the brand’s presence in Asia Pacific, overseeing the development of new markets and the launch of new products.

Canny is highly regarded for her ability to build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, and for her deep understanding of the luxury consumer market.

Martin Moodie

Founder & Chairman

The Moodie Davitt Report

Martin Moodie created The Moodie Davitt Report (then called The Moodie Report) in 2002, driving it to prominence from a start-up to the leading provider of business intelligence for the travel retail and airport commercial revenue sectors. He also conceived The Trinity Forum and the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards.

A New Zealander, now based out of London and Hong Kong, Martin has been involved in this industry for 37 years. From 1992 he was Editor and, from 1996, Managing Director of Duty-Free News International.

In 2002 he took the fateful decision to step out on his own and develop travel retail’s first digitally led media and business intelligence service. Within two years The Moodie Report was market leader, a position it has since strengthened.

Today The Moodie Davitt Report ranks as one of the world’s most successful business-to-business multimedia titles, enjoying strong readership and respect levels all around the globe. It has embraced the digital age with zeal and is synonymous with innovative, immediate and highly visual coverage of major industry developments. In 2017, Martin Moodie received the Frontier Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry.