Our regular feature, brought to you in association with Strange Nature gin from New Zealand, celebrates memorable scenes, moments, launches and campaigns related to the global aviation and travel retail sphere.
UAE. The wait is nearly over. Today’s image, courtesy of Abu Dhabi Airports, confirms the imminent opening of what is certain to rank as one of the world’s great air terminals, writes Martin Moodie.
The eagerly anticipated Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A will begin operations on 1 November, offering what Abu Dhabi Airports described as enhanced travel experiences through state-of-the-art facilities and a “shoppers’ paradise {look out for my on location report next month}.
Terminal A will double the current airport capacity, with the capability to accommodate up to 45 million passengers per year. It is triple the size of the previous terminal and will offer flights to 117 destinations worldwide.
Aer Rianta International-led Travel Retail Sales & Services will manage a wide-ranging perfume, cosmetics, sunglasses and fashion jewellery offer. Lagardère Travel Retail will operate liquor & tobacco, confectionery and fine foods in partnership with Abu Dhabi Capital Group as Lagardère Capital. JCDecaux has an exclusive ten-year advertising contract while Capi will operate five consumer technology stores and NAS the common user lounge.
In food & beverage HMSHost International, Lagardère Capital and SSP will provide an eclectic array of concepts. ✈
