Gulf-Africa DF eNews — May 19, 2010

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Wednesday May 19, 2010

MEDFA’s 2010 conference will highlight “Reality and Opportunity”
The 2010 conference of the Middle East Duty Free Association (MEDFA) will take place November 27-29 at the Mena House Oberoi Hotel in Cairo
May 19, 2010

ADAC launches “Shop-Dine-Unwind” brand

Farewell “Abu Dhabi Duty Free.” Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has replaced its duty-free brand with a new, transferable concept: “Shop-Dine-Unwind”

May 19, 2010

Dubai Duty Free wins Business Traveller Middle East Award

For an incredible ninth consecutive year, Dubai Duty Free has won Business Traveller Middle East magazine’s ‘Best Duty Free Shopping’ award

May 19, 2010

Qatar Duty Free extends
Aer Rianta contract

Qatar Airways has extended the management contract between Qatar Duty Free and Aer Rianta Middle East (ARIME)

May 19, 2010

Kraft Foods world travel retail leadership announced

As a result of the acquisition of Cadbury by Kraft Foods, which was announced a few months ago, Trevor Bond, President European Markets, is pleased to announce the confirmation of Andreas Fehr as Managing Director Travel Retail of the new combined global travel retail organization

May 19, 2010

The Estée Lauder Companies to acquire Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics

The Estée Lauder Companies recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics

May 19, 2010

William Grant & Sons wins big at The Scotch Whisky Masters

Global premium spirits business and independent, family-owned distiller William Grant & Sons has won the top Masters award for Glenfiddich and The Balvenie

May 19, 2010

Edrington appoints Steven Sleigh Area Director for Global Travel Retail

The Edrington Group last week announced that Steven Sleigh has been appointed Area Director for Global Travel Retail. Steven has a wealth of experience in the drinks industry and has worked for Edrington for 18 years, most recently as Area Director for UK domestic and Benelux

May 19, 2010

New airline for Lebanon?

Lebanon’s flag carrier Middle East Airlines may currently ‘own’ the Lebanese skies, but that will change in 2012 when the government opens the country’s civil aviation market to competition

May 19, 2010

Steven Ciccolini leaves Vincor Canada

Vincor Canada last week announced the resignation of Steven Ciccolini as Senior Manager – Business Development Travel Retail

May 19, 2010

TFWA Asia Pacific and Gate ONE2ONE 2010 concludes on a positive note

TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate ONE2ONE 2010 got off to a positive start, according to TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen

May 19, 2010

Freecom Mobile Drive Secure
Company: Dufri International BV
Description: The Freecom Mobile Drive Secure is a compact, portable external 2.5“ hard drive that allows users to lock their data with a simple swipe of a keycard. The mobile drive is perfect for business or home users who want to expand their external storage space without the risk of data breaches

Prada Infusion de Vétiver
Company: PUIG
Description: Like all Prada scents, this fragrance is full of unexpected combinations: a touch of vetiver is brought alive with notes of tarragon, Madagascan pepper and purple ginger. The packaging connects two contrasting prints by Prada – reminiscent of Prada’s archives, floral and geometric prints juxtaposed within one new look

Rockstar Sketch Portfolio
Company: The Wandering Monkey
Description: The new range of four fashion design sketch portfolios are the ideal gift for creative kids on the move. Each kit comes with 50 + stencils, design guide and sketchbook with templates

UEFA Champions League Watches
Company: Jacques Lemans
Description: The exclusive UEFA Champions League watches feature creative, technically advanced details and high quality material. The brand elements of the UEFA Champions League are perfectly integrated turning these watches into cool and sporty timepieces