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Wednesday June 2, 2010

Country Trading to expand
 Since 2006, Country Trading PLC has operated Millennium Duty Free at Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa International Airport. It’s only the second company in the country to be authorized to own and operate an airport duty-free shop
June 2, 2010



Dufry posts results
 Dufry Group has announced its first-quarter 2010 results. The Basel, Switzerland-based global organization says that its turnover increased 15.7%, with organic growth contributing 10.6% and new activities contributing the rest
June 2, 2010
Bahrain Duty Free announces winners of FIFA World Cup raffle
 Bahrain Duty Free recently announced the winners of its promotional campaign for “FIFA World Cup 2010”
June 2, 2010



QAIA reviews master plan
 Representatives of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Royal Jordanian Airlines, the Ministry of Transportation and the Airport International Group (AIG) held a meeting in April in Amman, Jordan to review Queen Alia International Airport’s (QAIA) development master plan
June 2, 2010
Dubai airport passengers grow 13.9%
 The volcanic ash cloud that grounded flights around the world for six days last month had a minimal impact on growth at Dubai International Airport, which saw its year-on-year April passenger numbers rise 13.9%, from 3,289,037 to 3,745,016
June 2, 2010
ADAC records 10% boost
in April passenger traffic
 Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) recorded a 10.1% increase in passenger traffic, resulting in 866,475 travelers passing through its airport in April
June 2, 2010



Mideast Airlines beat
the April blues, says IATA
 IATA has also weighed in on the figures for international scheduled air traffic for the month of April
June 2, 2010



Africa to push tourism
 Addis Ababa International isn’t the only African venue that is thinking expansion these days. At the close of its 35th Annual Congress in The Gambia in May, the Africa Travel Association (ATA) announced its commitment to develop new public-private partnerships dedicated to expanding tourism in Africa
June 2, 2010



Amouage’s Sayed Javed resigns
 Amouage’s CEO, David Crickmore announced the departure of Sayed Javed from his position as the Senior Sales and Marketing Manager from the company. Javed has decided to return to India to set up his own business after several years living in Oman and working for Amouage. “We will be very sorry to see him go," said Crickmore
June 2, 2010


Gryson to release two new duty free exclusives
 Gryson, Belgium-based manufacturer of hand rolling tobacco, has announced the upcoming release of two new duty free exclusive presentations of its products
June 2, 2010
Imperial Tobacco releases duty free exclusive: The Gauloises centenary pack
 This year sees the 100th anniversary of Gauloises, and to mark the event, Imperial Tobacco has introduced a new centenary pack that is exclusively available in gift boxes in travel retail
June 2, 2010



Force in Europe, Middle East and Africa
 Biotherm Homme unveiled its first fragrance for men, Force, which hit the travel retail market in March
June 2, 2010
ZEADES gains momentum with Middle Eastern airline business
 Zeades, the Monaco-based designer jewelry and accessories brand is offering a host of products onboard Middle Eastern airlines
June 2, 2010
Paton’s scores with South African designs
 Paton’s has created new souvenir packs for its chocolate macadamia confectionery depicting images of South Africa to appeal to tourists this summer
June 2, 2010
Phil Humphreys
to leave Diageo for
Coca-Cola
 Diageo announced late last week that Phil Humphreys, Managing Director of Diageo GTME, is to leave the company to pursue a senior role with Coca-Cola SABCO
June 2, 2010
Ian MacLeod Distillers successfully completes first duty free workshop
 Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd recently announced that it has successfully completed its first duty free workshop in Malaysia
June 2, 2010
The Famous Grouse launches duty free taste challenge
 Scotland’s number one selling whisky, The Famous Grouse, has launched a taste challenge to introduce consumers to the Famous Family and encourage them to choose their own favorite Grouse
June 2, 2010
Torres launches new range of organic wines, continues to combat climate change
 Chilean winery Miguel Torres has announced the duty free launch of Las Mulas wines, an organic range from Chile
June 2, 2010
William Grant unveils The Balvenie Forty
 During this year’s TFWA AP exhibition in Singapore, William Grant & Sons gave buyers and members of the media their first—and for many their only—taste of The Balvenie 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
June 2, 2010
A royal expansion at The Glenlivet distillery
 It was announced last week that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will open a new expansion to The Glenlivet distillery on Friday, June 4 during a visit to Speyside, Scotland
June 2, 2010
Nemiroff given Superior Taste Award, named most valuable Ukrainian brand
 Nemiroff recently won the International Taste & Quality Institute’s (ITQI) Superior Taste Award for Delikat Vodka
June 2, 2010




Under the Blue
Autumn/ Winter 2010/11
Company: Swarovski
Description: The collection opens up horizons and inspires a rediscovery of oneself. The “Maniac” necklace is a perfect example of Swarovski’s signature crystal beading technique

HE WOOD Ocean Wet Wood
Company: ITF Spa
Description: The fragrance is based on the blend of three notes – ocean, moist and wood. The Ocean note is formed by fresh marine accords, artemisia and ambergris; moist notes are emphasized by violet leaf, musk and violet, while the woody notes contain accords of vetiver, patchouli, cedar and tonka

New Heineken can
Company: Heineken International
Duty Free & Travel Retail
Description: With new packaging details in cans, glasses and bottles, consumers can enjoy an improved drinking experience. The can features the application of tangible ink that gives the visual impression of condensation on the outside and provides a 'refreshed touch'

Ray Ban, RX8402
Company: Luxottica
Description: This frame-less model features a plastic bridge with unusual contours that is lightweight, functional and sophisticated. The cut of the lenses give a unisex look to the model

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