Africa
Big Five Duty Free adds Maponya Investment Holdings as shareholder; Lloyd Mhlanga becomes CEO
The developments underscore Big Five Duty Free’s commitment to investing in its people, enhancing service excellence and contributing meaningfully to South Africa’s economy.
Lagardère Travel Retail generates record Q3 revenues as Africa, Middle East and South America shine
Lagardère Travel Retail today posted a record third quarter with revenue up +5.0% on a like-for-like basis to €1,695 million, driven by all geographic areas except North Asia and the start-up of duty-free activities at Auckland Airport, New Zealand.
Interview: Coty’s Mette Engell on transforming travel retail into a “discovery channel”
Coty Senior Vice President Global Travel Retail Mette Engell outlines how the beauty powerhouse is blending innovation, retailtainment and category expansion to engage new generations of travellers and drive sustained growth.
Plaza Premium Group names Emrecan Ergin as Vice President for Middle East and Africa
Ergin will now oversee the company’s operations and growth strategy across the broader MEA region from Plaza Premium Group’s regional headquarters in Riyadh.
Cairo Airport Company issues Invitation for Pre-qualification for Food & Beverage and Speciality Retail tenders
Some 4,000-5,000sq m of commercial space will be available across the three-terminal opportunity, embracing airside and landside zones, international and domestic departures, and international arrivals.
MEADFA unveils 2025 conference agenda featuring high-profile industry executives
Executives from leading travel retailers will feature in sessions addressing the key topics shaping the industry and its future.
Airport Hospitality World: Ambaar Club lounge revealed at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport; Plaza Premium to open duo of JFK lounges
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
DFP World sets stage for landmark duty-free opening at Zimbabwe’s Harare Airport
Set to open later this year, Zimbabwe’s first duty-free store will introduce a portfolio entirely approved by international luxury powerhouses and brand owners.
Ghirardelli strikes travel retail distribution partnership with International Duty Free
The distribution agreement with International Duty Free supports the American chocolate company’s travel retail expansion in key markets across Middle East, India and Africa.
Avolta bolsters African presence with hybrid concept at Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport
The 620sq m concept, located within the renovated duty-free store in Terminal 1, represents an important step in Avolta’s regional expansion and its broader global strategy.
Airport Hospitality World: Bristol Airport reveals new CAVU-operated Escape Lounge
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our newly launched Airport Hospitality World title.
DFP World awarded duty-free retail concession at Harare International Airport
The group has secured a multi-year concession to deliver Gulf-standard duty-free retail and bonded supply chain platform at Zimbabwe’s principal airport.
