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Tuesday February 16, 2009

Dufry launches training
program at Sharjah
 Dufry recently launched its new global retail sales program, “Dufry plus1,” at Sharjah, UAE. Dufry plus1 focuses on training sales associates to provide extras, or value-added services, that will help Dufry to provide an unparalleled shopping experience to its customers
February 16, 2010



Syria Duty Free acquires RAMAK Duty Free
 Syria Duty Free announced in January that it has completed the acquisition of the travel retail business in Syria operated by RAMAK Duty Free Shops since 1997
February 16, 2010
Bahrain Duty Free offers Arsenal flagship corner
 Bahrain Duty Free opens an Arsenal flagship corner providing a variety of Arsenal Club products at the Bahrain International Airport
February 16, 2010



AIG highlights Queen Alia expansion
 Earlier this month, Airport International Group, the consortium in charge of the US$750 million renovation and expansion of Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, invited local media to view progress on rehabilitating existing facilities and construction of the new 100,000-square-metre (1 million-square-feet) passenger terminal
February 16, 2010
Premier Inn unveils latest hotel at Dubai's International Airport
 Premier Inn, the UK's largest hotel brand has officially opened its latest Dubai hotel located at Dubai International Airport
February 16, 2010



Air Arabia announces annual net profit of US$123 million
 Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, announced its financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2009
February 16, 2010
Wataniya Airways celebrates first anniversary with key travel partners
 As part of its celebrations for its first anniversary, Wataniya Airways invited all of Kuwait's travel industry partners and agents to a special dinner on February 9, at Salwa Al Sabah Ballroom to commemorate the airline's achievements to date and acknowledge the travel trade's partnership and contribution to Wataniya Airways' success in its first year
February 16, 2010


Gold Silk Reports 30% increase in global sales for 2009
 US-based luxury jewelry company, Gold Silk reported a 30% increase in global sales for 2009
February 16, 2010
Bacardi chooses Dewar’s Gold Rush winners in the Middle East
 From February 1 to February 3, Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division and their retail partners picked the grand prize winners of the Dewar’s Gold Rush program at international airports in Dubai, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Oman
February 16, 2010
Diageo releases half-year results ending December 31, 2009
 According to Diageo Global Travel and Middle East’s (GTME) recently released half-year results for the period ending December 31, 2009, improvement in the second quarter resulted in organic net sales of –2% and organic operating profit of –3% for the half
February 16, 2010
JTI releases business results for January – December 2009
 According to Japan Tobacco International (JTI), sales volumes decreased by 2.5% year-on-year in 2009 to 434.9 billion cigarettes. JTI asserts that the underlying business momentum remained strong in the context of total market contractions, downtrading, and excise tax increases in a number of markets
February 16, 2010



Coty Prestige strengthens Travel Retail and Export Team
 Coty Prestige's Worldwide Travel Retail & Export organization has strengthened its business with the consolidation last year of the two units under the leadership of Peggy Elsrode, Regional Vice President, Travel Retail & Export
February 16, 2010
Oliver Schramm appointed acting Marketing Manager, Global Duty Free at Imperial Tobacco
 Imperial Tobacco yesterday announced that Oliver Schramm has been appointed the company’s acting Marketing Manager

February 16, 2010




World USB Charger & iPod Cable
Company: SKROSS
Description: This practical travel companion allows international travelers to connect iPods and other USB devices in more than 150 countries. Its compact design integrates four plug variations for places like: Australia, China, US, Europe, and UK

Lagoon Beach Collection
Company: Reminiscence Paris
Description: Inspired by the treasures of the sea, the collection contains hand-dyed bamboo coral, facetted glass, wooden beads and shells from the Philippines. Pendants are available in resin, natural stone and stamped metal
Travalo
Company: Thomas Cook
Description: Introducing Travalo, the glass-free, aircraft grade, aluminium, refillable perfume atomizer. Unlike other perfume atomizers on the market, Travalo is a patented, simple, elegant pump and fill atomiser, which fills in seconds

Luvvies
Company: Russ Berrie
Description: Russ Berrie has added a twin and trio pack of its new Luvvies beanbag characters range for airlines. Luvvies include playful characters perfect for children and for any impulse gift purchase

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