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Chris Madden

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As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, Yahoo News Malaysia, Aol, Substack, JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association), Amazon, Townhall, Yahoo Style Singapore, enRoute (Air Canada) and
Covers:  Duty free, tobacco, spirits, confectionery, travel, lifestyle
Wearer of many hats • I write a bit • Freelance Journalist & Content Creator

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Journalist.
Brands and Tobacco Editor at DFNI and Frontier Magazine.
Former local paper hack and newspaper editor.

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Chris Madden Portfolio

My online portfolio, containing stories from both magazines and newspapers as well as video and digital work.

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LAX announces 27 new retail and dining opportunities at Midfield concourse

LAX announces 27 new retail and dining opportunities at Midfield concourse

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Unibail‐Rodamco‐Westfield Airports have announced the launch of a Compe…

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People, stories & TikTok training: 5 key takeaways from Day 3 of the DFNI Cruise Conference 2026

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By Chris Madden 
| Duty Free News International
As the DFNI Cruise Conference in Barcelona entered its third day, speakers turned their attention to the future of the market and the changes and opportunities which will shape it. From AI and online training, to the personal touch and the power of pre-loved, speakers lifted the lid on the ongoing evolution in how the cruise industry speaks to both its shoppers and its frontline staff. Here are five key takeaways.
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Breaking barriers: 5 key takeaways from the DFNI Cruise Conference 2026 Day 2

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By Chris Madden 
| Duty Free News International
The DFNI Cruise Conference sessions began in Barcelona today, as industry leaders took to the stage to deliver their verdict on the state of the industry. Yesterday, experts hosted roundtable discussions focused on how brands can break into the sector, the importance of experience and how wellness is developing in the cruise sector.
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DFNI Cruise Conference 2026 sets sail in Barcelona

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By Chris Madden 
| Duty Free News International
The 2026 DFNI Cruise Conference is underway in Barcelona. For the next three days, our annual event will shine a light on one of the travel retail industry’s fastest-growing and most vibrant sectors. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the global number of cruise passengers rose 7.5% in 2025 to hit 37.2 million, with North America retaining its place as the biggest market, with a 7.5% increase to 22.1 million.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Junior Reporter on the Surrey Mirror

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. They make correcting things quite difficult - and they're rubbish for Twitter.

How is social media changing news?

It is making it more instant but has completely blurred the line between fact and opinion.

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