Gulf-Africa DF eNews — March 2, 2010

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Tuesday March 2, 2010

Queen Alia expansion
plans – Part II
Further to our article in the last issue focusing on upgrade and expansion plans at Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), Gulf-Africa Duty Free has spoken with Curtis Grad, CEO of Airport International Group (AIG), which operates QAIA
March 2, 2010

Abu Dhabi International Airport records double-digit growth in January

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) released its January 2010 traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport, which shows the total number of passengers traveling through the airport grew by 11.2% over the same month last year

March 2, 2010

Saudi Arabia to spend US$667 million on new airports

Saudi Arabia is to invest SAR2.5 billion riyals (US$667 million) to develop 23 airports, the official saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing the General Authority of Civil Aviation

March 2, 2010

New terminals for Umrah pilgrims opens

The new Haj terminals at King Abdul Aziz International Airport recently opened to take extra numbers of Umrah pilgrims arriving in the Kingdom, according to local press

March 2, 2010

Brown-Forman Travel Retail donates US$8000 to the TFWA Heart 2 Art program

The Jack Daniel’s Buy the Barrel program at the TFWA Show in Cannes in October, 2009 generated US$8000

March 2, 2010

Gold Silk expands presence with Saudi Arabian and Emirates Airlines

Jewelry specialist Gold Silk, recently announced that its Middle East and Africa regional sales continue to increase as Saudi Arabian Airlines and Emirates Airline expand their Gold Silk product offerings

March 2, 2010

Government of Hong Kong to abolish duty free allowances for inbound tobacco

In his budget speech on February 24, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary John C. Tsang proposed to abolish duty free concessions on tobacco products for incoming passengers to Hong Kong as a means of further protecting public health

March 2, 2010

Dubai Crown Prince opens
new Dubai Cruise Terminal

The new Dubai Cruise Terminal has been formally opened by the Dubai Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in the presence of VIPs and officials

March 2, 2010

Strong program prepared for upcoming TFAP show and Gate ONE2ONE conference

In designing the conference and workshops program for the TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate ONE2ONE duty free and travel retail event, which opens in Singapore Suntec on Monday May 10, TFWA has responded to the demands of participants at the annual event

March 2, 2010

New general manager for
Nestlé travel retail

Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) announced that Corrado Castrovillari, will take over from Catherine Saurais as General Manager effective April 1, 2010

March 2, 2010

Burberry Sport
Company: Inter-Parfums Inc.
Description: Designed by Christopher Bailey, Burberry’s Creative Director, the bottle is directly inspired from the rubber label and color codes of Burberry Sport collection: red, black and white

Heartbreaker EDP
Company: Smashbox Cosmetics
Description: Smashbox’s first-ever fragrance is an alluring blend of sensuous florals and spices, offering the perfect complement to the collection’s magnetic makeup. Roll this fragrance on wrists, behind ears and anywhere else for a hint of romantic scent

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

E4-CE Classic Edition 4” Elite Attaché
Company: Zero Halliburton Inc
Description: Zero Halliburton has been recognized
for its characteristic, sleek designs, durability and
functionality. Sold in nearly every country in the
world, the appeal of this American icon is international.
The new Classic Edition series is the latest
launch from the luggage connoisseurs