Africa
MEADFA 2025 in review: From ideas to action on the vital theme of sustainability
In a key session at the recent Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) Conference, Lagardère Travel Retail Middle East CEO Dr. Munif Mohammed and Kreol Group Executive Director Kreol Arakulath eloquently outlined key ESG themes on the industry agenda.
Airport Hospitality World: SkyTeam to launch Frankfurt Airport lounge; Jeddah Airports tenders five lounge spaces at King Abdulaziz International
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Lagardère Travel Retail extends African network with Kigali Airport opening
Lagardère Travel Retail, which operates over 30 stores in eight African countries, reveals a duty free & travel essentials store at Kigali Airport.
Blockbuster MEADFA Conference in review
The event attracted a record 736 delegates, underlining the region’s critical importance to the travel retail, aviation and tourism sectors.
Tourvest secures contract extension for key British Airways inflight retail and catering services
The company will continue providing retail food & beverage services on more than 300 daily short-haul flights from Heathrow and Gatwick airports, and will also manage duty-free operations across the airline’s global long-haul network.
L’Oréal and IAM mark African travel retail milestone with boutique debut at Abuja Airport
The 50sq m L’Oréal-exclusive store, launched on 6 November, elevates the region’s travel retail landscape, showcasing a selection of premium global brands.
Middle East & Africa region tops passenger growth in DFWC Q3 KPI Monitor
The study shows passenger volumes have superseded pre-pandemic 2019 benchmarks across all region and claims that shoppers are showing renewed engagement.
Naos and DFP World partner to extend Bioderma’s reach across African travel retail
The distribution agreement builds on DFP World’s expanding footprint in frontier duty-free markets, aligning Bioderma’s science-led skincare with Africa’s growing travel retail opportunities.
Newmark study highlights shift toward experience-driven retail and F&B in EMEA airports
The study includes an analysis of over 7,000 commercial offers – from retail and duty-free to F&B and services – suggesting how airports are adapting to increasingly experience-driven passengers. UPDATED with Heathrow Airport response.
Scentopia taps Africa’s travel growth with first airport boutique at Accra’s Kotoka International
Designed for the modern African traveller, the boutique showcases an array of skincare and fragrance products from key brands, including Dior, Lancome, Armani, YSL, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Gucci, CeraVe and La Roche Posay.
Lagardère Travel Retail names Sountou Bousso as CEO West, Central & East Africa amid regional restructure
Sountou Bousso, currently CEO West and Central Africa, extends his responsibilities to include the East Africa region, including operations in Tanzania and Rwanda.
Airport Hospitality World – Delta Air Lines unveils Sky Club at Salt Lake City Airport; Airport Dimensions rebrands sleep station product
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
