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Tuesday January 27, 2009

Dubai Ports in a mini retail storm
 Duty Free Dubai Ports (DFDP) is waiting for a decision to allow its moving shops to travel freely around the port of Jebel Ali. The company has recently been told by the Dubai authorities that it has to limit the movement of its portable shops within the port due to health and safety reasons
January 27, 2009



Mauritius Duty Free launches own lifestyle line
 Retailer Mauritius Duty Free Paradise (MFDP) has launched its own line of lifestyle products focused around scented products
January 27, 2009

Tourvest Duty Free and Kenya Airways renew partnership
 Tourvest Duty Free (TDF) and Kenya Airways renew their inflight duty free partnership
January 27, 2009

Qatar Airways introduces latest inflight duty free offers
 Qatar Duty Free has launched its latest inflight magazine offering all Qatar Airways passengers an even greater choice of products than ever before
January 27, 2009
Bahrain Air in gift revamp
 Bahrain Air has revealed it is in the midst of a gift category overhaul, in particular adding Formula 1 merchandise to its mix
January 27, 2009
Dubai Duty Free celebrates its 25th anniversary in style
 Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 25th Anniversary in lavish style on January 8 as it hosted over 500 guests at a black tie gala dinner at the Grand Hyatt hotel, Dubai
January 27, 2009



Emirates to beef up Middle East network
 The airline Emirates is setting its sights on Amman, Riyadh and Jeddah as it expands its route network in the Middle East with additional flights starting in February
January 27, 2009


Scorpio’s Middle Eastern haul
 Middle East airports have been quick to see the sales potential of the new Pierre Cardin stand-alone self-service unit introduced by Scorpio Travel Retail Sales at the end of 2008
January 27, 2009



LSG forms joint venture with EgyptAir
 The second busiest airport in Africa will now be home to a joint venture between caterer EgyptAir In-Flight Services, LSG Sky Chefs and Egypt Aviation Services
January 27, 2009

T3 at Abu Dhabi Airport expected to be fully operational soon
 Abu Dhabi International Airport's new Terminal 3 is expected to go fully operational in the next few weeks, said a statement from Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
January 27, 2009



Tourist arrival up 5% in Sharjah
 Sharjah tourism sector continued the substantial growth last year, with the overall number of guests climbing from the 1 .45 million seen in 2007, to 1.53 million in 2008, achieving growth of over 5%
January 27, 2009

Gulf Airports Services Association meeting discusses trends in aviation industry
 Oman Air has hosted the 72nd annual meeting of the Gulf Airports Services Association (GASA), a regional body comprising representatives from various airports across the six GCC countries
January 27, 2009

TFWA Asia Pacific and Gate One2One undertake turbulence in TR
 ‘Tailwind and Turbulence’ will be the theme of the 2009 TFWA Asia Pacific and Gate One 2One conference which will be staged in Singapore Suntec on May 11 just prior to the region’s annual duty free and travel retail exhibition (May 12-14)
January 27, 2009



Relentless
Company: Ajmal Perfumes
On Counter Date in Middle East: February 2009
Price: US$250
Description: A fragrance designed for those who pursue their dreams, who love to travel, who enjoy an air of exclusivity. The 15ml concentrated perfume oil comprises an oudhy and fruity top note, a floral and woody heart concluded with a musky and ambery base

Villiger 1888
Company: Villiger
Description: Heinrich Villiger, owner and president of Villiger Cigars creates the new Villiger 1888, to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Villiger. He has chosen the best tobaccos and created a cigar with fantastic flavors, and one that provides a smooth but full-flavor smoking experience

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