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Middle East
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High-profile digital take-off for IQOS at DXB
The UAE government this week legalised electronic nicotine products, further good news for PMI’s ‘heat not burn’ IQOS brand, recently launched with Dubai Duty Free and subject of a hugely ambitious DXB communications campaign. Read More
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The Design Solution takes inspiration from the desert to create Dufry’s Amman Airport arrivals store
From design touches and digital screens to the local flavour of the product offer, the new store aims to convey an “authentic spirit of Amman”. Read More
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Dubai World Central to handle many more flights during refurbishment of Dubai International’s southern runway
The runway closure between 16 April and 30 May provides an “opportunity to showcase Dubai World Central’s newly expanded facilities”. Read More
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Video Interview: Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO Colm McLoughlin
Colm McLoughlin talks to TV host Sheron Loftus-Nanayakkara and reflects on his personal and professional journey with Dubai Duty Free. Read More
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Dufry inaugurates arrivals duty free store at Amman International amid expansion drive
The 700sq m arrivals store opening marks the first step in a major renovation of the Dufry retail business at Amman International. It comes as airport company AIG upgrades commercial services across the location. Read More
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ACI Africa to focus on commercial potential of airports at annual conference
ACI Africa will focus on unlocking the commercial potential of African airports at its annual conference in Luxor on 5-7 March, with input from MEADFA. Read More
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Dubai Airports reveals ‘DXB’ brand amid drive to transform airport experience
Martin Moodie is on location in Dubai as the airport company reveals its new DXB branding, saying it signifies the transition “from airport operator to a consumer-led company”. Updated story. Read More
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L’Oréal Travel Retail renews support for Trinity Forum as Platinum Partner
The event “provides a unique platform for shaping the future of this channel”, according to L’Oréal Travel Retail Managing Director Vincent Boinay. Read More
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Strong Q4 propels 5.3% rise in Bahrain Duty Free net profits to US$19.9 million
Bahrain Duty Free finishes 2018 with a flourish and looks all set for an exciting 2019, with big airport retail developments set for completion in the final quarter. Managing Director Abdulla Buhindi salutes “outstanding” financial results. Read More
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Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free lend support to Qatar Women’s Tennis Tournament
Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free underline their support for major sporting events with backing for this week's Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament. Read More
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Mars recommits to The Trinity Forum as Platinum Partner
The confectionery company says the event – which will take place in Doha on 30-31 October – is “critical in the industry calendar”. Read More
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Travel retail breaks €2 billion revenue mark as L’Oréal posts best sales growth in over 10 years and sets new operating margin record
Travel retail dazzles for the French beauty powerhouse with sales rocketing by 27.1% to break the €2 billion sales threshold. Meanwhile the group’s discernible West to East shift accelerates with Asia Pacific overtaking North America in sales volumes. Read More
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WanderSafe secures first inflight listing with Etihad Airways
WanderSafe says its mission is to impact 1 billion lives by 2025 through a ‘buy-one-give-one-back’ collaboration with CrimeStoppers Anonymous and Airline Ambassadors. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail posts solid revenue growth in 2018; duty free & fashion sales hit €2 billion for first time
Lagardère Travel Retail revenues outperform the rest of the Lagardère Group in 2018, with duty free & fashion reaching a new milestone in turnover. Read More
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