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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

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Muscat Duty Free overcomes obstacles
 Despite a turbulent year, where Muscat Duty Free saw a major scaling down of Gulf Air operations in Oman, the introduction of security regulations on LAGs, a delay in the planned airport expansion and a temporary disruption of business due to cyclone Gonu, the operator has managed to close 2007 with sales 11 percent ahead of 2006
February 19, 2008


Abu Dhabi Duty Free crosses US$100m target for 2007
 Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF), the Middle East’s number one travel retailer for average transaction spend, posted its results for 2007 with the company having surpassed its latest milestone
February 19, 2008

Reshuffling layout at Bahrain Duty Free
 Bahrain Duty Free is amidst a number of renovations this semester
February 19, 2008
Jordan Airports Duty Free reports 19 percent increase in sales
 Jordan Airports Duty Free operated by Aldeasa posted a 19 percent increase in year-on-year growth in sales for 2007
February 19, 2008
ADDF receives Mars Duty Free Retailer of the Year Award
 Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) was recently awarded Mars GCC Duty Free Retailer for 2007 on the back of securing massive growth in sales over the year
February 19, 2008



JTI sales volume up in 2007
 The acquisition of the tobacco company Gallaher and growth in several Eastern European markets helped push sales volume up more than 60 percent at Japan Tobacco, Inc. last year, said a company report from Tokyo February 7
February 19, 2008


Nadine Heubel to leave Hugo Boss
 Nadine Heubel, head of travel retail at Hugo Boss who has been with the company since 2002, will leave the company as of March 7
February 19, 2008

Zaman departs from Ajmal Perfumes
 Jaffrey Zaman, assistant manager at Ajmal Perfumes, has resigned his position as of March 13. The company welcomes Ivan Sequeira who will take on Zaman’s position
February 19, 2008



Airbus in talks to convert A380 into flying casino
 Airbus said yesterday that it was holding talks with a number of customers interested in converting its superjumbo A380 — the world’s biggest passenger plane — into a flying casino
February 19, 2008


Dubai wins Best Duty Free in MENA Airport Awards 2008
 The Naseba MENA Airport Awards were recently held during the Airport Expansion Mid-East Congress at the Marriott Hotel in Doha, Qatar
February 19, 2008

New airport projects and expansions in Middle East, Africa and South Asia
 Airport development in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia has reached a new high, with projects and expansions across the region now valued at over US$68 billion, according to Travel Daily News
February 19, 2008



Thousand Delights Bath
Company: Lolita Lempicka
Description: Lolita Lempicka has added two new delightful skincare treasures to this bath line. Much more voluptuous and increasingly sensual, these two limited editions, Bath Sugars and Silky Body Fondant, complete the beauty ritual, thanks to their fabulous formulas and exceptional skincare method


PREVAGE Anti-aging Night Cream
Company: Elizabeth Arden
Description: The new cream features time-released Idebenone and Mega complex-A. The blend helps to moisturize throughout the night using its anti-aging abilities and helps enhance its own natural repair process


Spring/Summer collection 2008
Company: Gerard Darel
Description: The new expandable 'Ibiza' bags, which were previewed by selected customers at TFWA World Exhibition in October, are offered in three sizes: 24-hour, 36-hour and 48-hour and seven fashionable shades: red, blue, black, brown, khaki, taupe and beige

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