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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.
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The study shows passenger volumes have superseded pre-pandemic 2019 benchmarks across all region and claims that shoppers are showing renewed engagement.
Swarovski and Jeddah Duty Free sparkle at King Abdulaziz International Airport
The standalone store represents a sparkling new chapter for Swarovski in the Kingdom.
King Fahd International Airport achieves Saudi first with ACI World accessibility accreditation
ACI World’s Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation offers a structured path for airports to continuously improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities.
This Week on Social Media: Travel retail’s boo-tiful Halloween moments
From haunted terminals to candy cauldrons, this week’s social media round-up proves that travel retail knows how to turn a seasonal moment into a spookily riotous celebration of creativity, engagement and ghostly good fun.
North Asian travel retail improves as L’Oréal posts quickening like-for-like growth across all divisions and categories
North Asia embraces the historically critical South Korean and Hainan off-shore duty-free markets, both of which have been heavily impacted by softened Chinese spend and official crackdowns on daigou trading in recent times.
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.
Catrion reveals latest luxury lounge at Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport
The bright 907sq m facility, which has panoramic airfield views, is designed to serve up to 650,000 guests annually.
Riyadh Air to launch daily London flights on 26 October; introduces ‘Sfeer’ loyalty programme
“This isn’t just a launch; it’s a tangible realisation of a vision to connect Saudi Arabia to the world, a core pillar of Saudi Vision 2030,” says Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas.
Riyadh Air launches high-class Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International Airport
Located between terminals 1 and 2, the nearly 2,000sq m lounge offers seating for approximately 370 guests and will be exclusive to Business Class and Business Elite passengers.
Inspired by earth, sea and sky – Jeddah Duty Free’s vibrant showcase for Saudi Arabia
The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt was on hand for the inauguration of Jeddah Duty Free’s new airside space this week; we bring you his impressions of the store and key categories, plus reaction from partners in the retail JV and the airport company.
On Location: Jeddah Duty Free debuts at King Abdulaziz International Airport
The Moodie Davitt Report President and Editorial Director Dermot Davitt is on location in Jeddah for the milestone opening, described as “the perfect balance between a global mindset and local culture”.
