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Middle East
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The Front Line: Hailing the best in travel retail customer service
We present the latest highlights from The Front Line, our regular e-Zine column sponsored by Copper Dog Scotch whisky that champions customer service excellence in travel retail. Read More
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Sense of Place: Striking stores in São Paulo, Tallinn and Muscat
The latest edition of our column championing the concept of Sense of Place, sponsored by Aer Rianta International, takes us to Brazil, Estonia and Oman. Read More
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30,000 turn out for Ascot’s Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup
"The event forms part of an extensive and varied portfolio of high profile sporting events across the globe," said Dubai Duty Free's Colm McLoughlin. Read More
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“An industry milestone”: Jordanian Duty Free Shops launches travel retail training diploma
The diploma aims to enhance the knowledge, skills and capabilities of participants and represents a commitment to driving high professional retail standards. Read More
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“Enhancing the five-star experience”: Qatar Duty Free unveils Tiffany & Co boutique
Qatar Duty Free builds on its luxury credentuals by opening a Tiffany & Co. boutique at Hamad International Airport, Concourse B. Read More
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Exclusive – JR/Duty Free confirms Lotte talks but insists no deal done and only Australia and New Zealand involved
JR/Duty Free responds to speculation in the Korean duty free press by setting the record straight through The Moodie Davitt Report. Read More
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Bryan Thompson named CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports
The former Senior Vice President – Development at Dubai Airports moves to the neighbouring emirate of Abu Dhabi to assume a key leadership role in the run-up to the opening of one of the world's great airports. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup takes place at Ascot Racecourse
‘The Girls’ team, captained by Josephine Gordon, took top honours after a day of thrilling races. Read More
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Image of the day (and a Moodie Davitt scoop): How Emirates is chilling out passengers in Dubai
It's a nice story, what Shakespeare might have called A Mid-Summer's Ice Cream. Read More
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Global air traffic demand up +7.8% in June, says International Air Transport Association
Despite another month of above-trend demand growth, the association noted headwinds such as the prospect of a global trade war and rising fuel prices. Read More
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Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt on comeback trail with UK travellers, finds new report
Tourists are returning to the Middle East and North African holiday destinations they had been shunning because of the risk of terrorism or unrest, according to analysts ForwardKeys and GfK. Read More
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Bahrain Duty Free posts “outstanding” first half results amid +33.1% Q2 profits rise
Bahrain Duty Free Managing Director Abdulla Buhindi points to a rise in average transaction value as key to sales and profits growth as the retailer posts stellar first-half and second-quarter figures. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free launches -20% discount promotion for Eid Al Adha
The retailer is joining in the celebrations by offering savings in a number of product categories on 19 and 20 August. Read More
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Passenger traffic up +6.3% in Asia Pacific but down -4.5% in the Middle East in May
India led the way with +13.3% growth, but the upward trend in passenger traffic has slowed compared to last year, Airports Council International Asia-Pacific reported. Read More
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