FRANCE. The 2021 Frontier Awards were revealed last night in a live ceremony at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic in Cannes. The awards, hosted by DFNI and Frontier magazines, celebrate the innovation, creativity and excellence within the travel retail sector.
Courtesy of DFNI, here are the results:
Airport of the Year: Heathrow Airport
Airport Retailer of the Year: Dubai Duty Free
Best New Shop Opening: The Somers Isles Trading Company – Love Bermuda
Highly Commended: DFS Group – Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS
Border, Downtown or Non-Airport Retailer of the Year: Lotte Duty Free – Lotte Duty Free Main Store
Campaign of the Year: Puig – Paco Rabanne Phantom
Highly Commended: William Grant & Sons – Hendrick’s Amazonia Launch Campaign
Collaboration of the Year: The Moodie Davitt Report and Filtr.Qingwa – Virtual Travel Retail Expo 2020
Cruise or Ferry Line Retailer of the Year: Starboard Cruise Services
Inflight Retailer of the Year: KrisShop
Online Travel Retailer of Year: King Power International – King Power Team Power
Highly Commended: Lotte Duty Free – Lotte Duty Free
Star Beauty Product of the Year: Puig – Paco Rabanne Phantom
Highly Commended: On the Mark Consultancy – Bon Voyage Discovery Box
Star Confectionery & Fine Foods Product of the Year: Lindt & Sprüngli – Lindor Milk
Star Electronics, Toys, Gifts & Travel Accessories Product of the Year: PanzerGlass – PanzerGlass 360o protection for iPhone 12 range
Star Fashion, Sunglasses & Accessories Product of the Year: V Fraas – Fraas CO2 Neutral Cashmink Travel-Poncho Collection
Star Jewellery & Watches Product of the Year: Kurate International – Belle & Beau Blossom Watch Set
Highly Commended: Cannellis sarl – Pimente
Star Tobacco & Next Generation Product of the Year: Oettinger Davidoff AG – The Davidoff Exclusives Editions Series
Star Wines & Spirits Product of the Year: William Grant & Sons – Hendrick’s Amazonia Gin
Highly Commended: Proximo Spirits – The Causeway Collection – Bushmills 30 Year Old New American Oak Cask
Supplier of the Year: Mondelez World Travel Retail
Sustainability Initiative of the Year: The Kind Brand Co – Our Purpose
Highly Commended: Dama SPA – Paul & Shark Sustainability Projects
Team of the Year: MSC Cruises – MSC Retail Family
Highly Commended: Blackjack Promotions – Our Travel Retail Team – From Promotions and Perfumes to PPE, PCRs and Pulling Pints
Technology Success Story of the Year: Omnevo
Judges’ Choice Award: The Duty Free World Council and its member associations
Outstanding Contribution Award: Frontline staff in the duty free and travel retail industry
