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Wednesday November 11, 2009

Ramak Duty Free
welcomes new brands
 When it comes to Syria’s duty free market the economy, with per capita income at US$2,090 compared to US$6,350 in neighboring Lebanon – makes it a different proposition from many other regional duty frees
November 11, 2009



Du opens new shop
at Dubai Airport T2
 UAE’s number-two telecom services provider du recently announced that it has opened a new shop at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 2, aimed at giving quick and easy communications access to millions of passengers passing through the arrivals lounge, according to local press
November 11, 2009



Final week for MEDFA conference
pre-registration
 Less than one week remains for suppliers, operators, agents and landlords to pre-register for the annual Middle East Duty Free Association (MEDFA) conference which will take place in the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai on November 23 and 24
November 11, 2009


Qatar Duty Free optimistic about new openings at Doha International Airport
 By the end of 2011 to early 2012, Qatar Duty Free Shops Co (QDFSC) will have transformed itself from the current slick 2,200-square-meter operation spread over a few locations to the New Doha International Airport where it will occupy a massive 25,000-square-meters
November 11, 2009



TFWA continues Heart2Art fundraising drive
 Tax Free World Association (TFWA) continues to encourage the duty free industry to support its Heart2Art fundraiser on behalf of The Smile Train and The Lotus Flower Trust
November 11, 2009



New limited edition Chivas Regal magnum designed by Christian Lacroix
 Set to be the most striking example of a luxury partnership in the spirits category in 2009, Chivas Regal has joined forces with French fashion genius Christian Lacroix to create a lavishly designed limited edition Chivas 12 magnum
November 11, 2009
William Grant & Sons appoints new master blender
 Global premium spirits business and independent family distillers William Grant & Sons has announced the appointment of Brian Kinsman as its new master blender effective from December 1, 2009
November 11, 2009
Dewar’s Gold Rush hits the Middle East
 With the number one selling rum in the world, sales of Grey Goose skyrocketing
November 11, 2009
The John Walker arrives in Abu Dhabi
 The 3600-mile journey from Scotland to Abu Dhabi is the latest step in the global walk of The John Walker
November 11, 2009
The Dubliner: A distinctly literary spirit
 First Ireland Spirits, a newcomer to the recent TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, has launched The Dubliner, a distinctive Irish whiskey liqueur and a truly inspirational marriage of flavors
November 11, 2009
Inniskillin plans holiday promotion at Dubai Duty Free stores
 Steve Ciccolini, senior manager of business development – travel retail at Vincor Canada, producer and distributor of Inniskillin wines, recently sat down with Gulf-Africa Duty Free to discuss the company’s success in the Middle East
November 11, 2009


Rémy Cointreau introduces Louis XIII Rare Cask
 Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail hosted the international launch of Louis XIII Rare Cask on Monday, October 19 at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes
November 11, 2009
The Griffin’s celebrates a quarter-century of quality
 The Oettinger Davidoff Group recently announced the release of the Griffin’s Special XXV Edition
November 11, 2009
JTI releases international tobacco business results for Jan. – Sept. 2009
 Japan Tobacco International (JTI) recently announced its international tobacco business results for the nine-month period from January 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009
November 11, 2009
Winston Churchill Spitfires now available worldwide
 Given worldwide smoking restrictions, cigar aficionados currently have less time and fewer locations in which to enjoy a Robusto
November 11, 2009
Gryson gets friendly with Domingo Green rolling tobacco
 A short conversation with Louis Delbecque, export manager for Gryson, a Belgium-based tobacco company, is enough to reveal that he’s certainly an affable man
November 11, 2009
Smoke Anywhere USA offers travelers a new smoking experience
 Even those with a cursory knowledge of the duty free industry know that tobacco companies doing business in travel retail have come under increasing scrutiny of late
November 11, 2009



MINOX DCC 5.0 White Edition
Company: MINOX GmbH
Description: Take snapshots of favorite moments with the MINOX Digital Classic Camera 5.0. equipped with a 1.5 inch TFT color monitor, the DCC delivers pin-sharp images that are rich in detail with natural color rendition


Viaggio D’Africa
Company: Mavive Spa
Description: Viaggio D’Africa opens with velvety chords of Fava Tonka that is enriched with Cedarwood, Vetyver Haiti and Guaiacwood

Tateossian Tiger Eye Pendant
Company: Tateossian
Description: The adjustable Tiger Eye pebble pendant for men showcases a hand carved Tiger Eye hanging from an adjustable Italian leather necklace


Luxury Selection Truffles
Company: Cadbury
Description: Cadbury adds new Dubai, America and Canada-themed sleeves to its Luxury Selection Truffles range making it a ‘five set’ collection. Each box contains 16 Belgium truffles in four flavors

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