Tourvest comes out a winner after this year’s World Cup
If South Africa is mentioned in casual conversation these days, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is likely what comes to mind
July 27, 2010





Dubai Duty Free wins Brand of the Year from Superbrands
Superbrands Middle East recently announced that Dubai Duty Free has won the Brand of the Year at the sixth annual Superbrands tribute event
July 27, 2010

IDFC combats external circumstances through promotions, new listings
International Duty Free Complex (IDFC) currently has two duty free stores in Moi Airport in Mombasa, Kenya with a total retail space of approximately 185-square-meters
July 27, 2010

Diplomatic Duty Free sees a steady year-on-year increase
Diplomatic Duty Free’s (DDF) stores in Nairobi (14 located at Jomo Kenyatta Airport and one at Wilson Airport) and Lokichoggio (one border store in Northern Kenya) are benefiting from increased
July 27, 2010

Dubai Duty Free retains number one position in the world
Based on 2009 sales of US$1.14 billion, Dubai Duty Free has retained its position as the single largest airport retail operation in the world based on analysis released by independent industry experts Generation Research
July 27, 2010

Tourvest comes out a winner after this year’s World Cup
If South Africa is mentioned in casual conversation these days, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is likely what comes to mind
July 13, 2010

Bahrain Duty Free announces the first ten winners of July daily draws
Bahrain Duty Free recently announced the names of the first ten July winners in its ongoing “Win a Holiday Every Day” promotional campaign
July 13, 2010

Qatar Duty Free teams up with Doha Bank to give away more rewards
Doha Bank’s Dream Card holders based in Doha are set to reap even more rewards this summer as Qatar Duty Free has now teamed up with the bank for an exclusive two-month promotion
July 13, 2010

Dubai Duty Free’s half-year sales top US$607 million
As summer travel moves into high gear, Dubai Duty Free (DDF) has announced a 16% increase in sales with turnover reaching Dhs2.185 billion (US$607 million) for the first six months of the year
July 13, 2010

Tourvest names Roy Luchman salesperson of the year
Roy Luchman, cabin crewmember of Air Mauritius, was named the overall winner of the Tourvest Annual Sales Person Awards (TASPA)
July 13, 2010




Construction complete on Maputo Airport’s new international terminal
Work on Maputo Airport’s new international terminal was completed on July 1, 2010, and while no official inauguration date has been specified, Ernesto Junior, Manager of Maputo Airport, confirms that the event will take place before the year’s end
July 27, 2010

Passenger traffic at Dubai International reaches 22.5 million in H1 2010
Dubai International notched up a solid first half with Dubai Airports announcing year-to-date (June) passenger traffic of 22,554,445, compared to 19,397,089 during the corresponding period in 2009
July 27, 2010

CADF to open first of seven new stores in Cairo International Airport’s T3
In an exclusive interview with Gulf-Africa Duty Free, Cairo Airport Duty Free (CADF)/MAC Managing Director Nadia Rashad confirmed that the company is currently completing work on the first of seven stores slated to open in Cairo International Airport’s Terminal 3
July 13, 2010




Alain Maingreaud:
New MD at TFWA

Tax Free World Association announced the appointment of Alain Maingreaud as Managing Director TFWA, taking effect August 1, 2010
July 27, 2010

Jane Ewing appointed Managing Director of Diageo GTME
Stuart Fletcher, President of Diageo International, recently announced that Jane Ewing has been appointed Managing Director of Diageo's Global Travel and Middle East (GTME)
July 27, 2010




New faces and added space
at TFWA WE in Cannes

Much needed exhibition space was added to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes this year and will house some of the prestigious exhibitors at the TFWA World Exhibition in October
July 27, 2010




Travel Retail Innovations distributes accessories for iPhone and iPad
Travel Retail Innovations BV has taken delivery of essential Logic3 accessories for the latest iPad and iPhone 4G and can dispatch supplies to stores all over the world before the peak holiday season gets underway
July 13, 2010




Emirates sell stake in SriLankan Airlines
The Government of Sri Lanka has reportedly bought Emirates’ stake in SriLankan Airlines for US$53 million, according to media sources in Colombo
July 13, 2010

FlyDubai’s Neil Mills to join SpiceJet
Local media sources report that FlyDubai’s Chief Financial Officer Neil Mills has resigned and will be joining India’s SpiceJet in the capacity of Chief Executive in October
July 13, 2010

Amarula goes gold with the 2010 FIFA World Cup limited edition bottle
Visitors to South Africa during 2010 experienced a special treat from multi-award-winning brand Amarula
July 27, 2010

Jameson brings the beautiful game to travelers at Johannesburg Airport
To celebrate the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Jameson Irish Whiskey organized an interactive promotion at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg
July 27, 2010

Monus takes on the world of duty free
Serbia-based tobacco company Monus has been in business for 10 years and has recently entered the world of duty free with the new De Santis range of cigarettes
July 27, 2010

Nakhla Tobacco offers flavored tobacco worldwide
Egypt’s popular Nakhla Tobacco has been manufacturing and distributing flavored water pipe tobacco since 1913
July 27, 2010

Rotary Watches celebrates new decade with new collection
Swiss watchmaker Rotary Watches celebrated the new decade and the brand’s international expansion by launching the Rotary Evolution Collection during BaselWorld
July 27, 2010

Marcolin to offer
Diesel eyewear

Marcolin Group and Diesel Group announced that they have reached an agreement for a future five-year licensing contract for production and worldwide distribution of Diesel sunglasses and ophthalmic frames
July 27, 2010

Mäurer & Wirtz introduces Michalsky fragrances
Mäurer & Wirtz unveiled its new fragrance line by star designer Michalsky, which will be launched mid-September along with a body care line
July 27, 2010

Artdeco celebrates
25th anniversary

Earlier this month, beauty company Artdeco celebrated its 25th anniversary in Munich’s Old Congress Hall
July 27, 2010

Chivas Brothers launches global consumer campaign: The Age Matters
Chivas Brothers, the world’s leading producer of luxury Scotch whisky, has announced that it is launching a global campaign to advocate the importance and value of the age statements to consumers
July 13, 2010

Diageo’s summer campaign set to drive sales at home and away
This month Diageo GTME launches its keynote global summer campaign, Take Your Summer Spirit with You
July 13, 2010

Inniskillin inks partnership with Norwegian Cruise Lines
Inniskillin recently confirmed that its icewine is now available at the ice bar on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative ship
July 13, 2010

Johnnie Walker short film strides to success at Cannes Lions Advertising Festival
An iconic film for Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky — featuring the longest tracking shot in advertising history — has scooped a prestigious Cannes Lions Gold medal to add to its already impressive haul of accolades
July 13, 2010

Davidoff launches stylish summer voyage promotion
Imperial Tobacco’s 2010 ambitious and innovative promotion for core brand Davidoff Cigarettes is now well under way through all key airports
July 13, 2010

Arnold André sees double-digit sales growth in 2009
Cigar company Arnold André this week announced a year-on-year gross sales increase of 6.2 % for its 2009 financial year
July 13, 2010

Robb Report selects Montecristo 75th Aniversario as one of its “Best of the Best”
Robb Report magazine, the esteemed global luxury source, has honored Montecristo 75th Aniversario
July 13, 2010

Fossil and Qatar Airways extend onboard sales alliance
Fossil Inc. has announced the further extension of an agreement with Qatar Airways that will see it carry the additional Emporio Armani watch AR0286 on board the airline
July 13, 2010

Mondottica forms
new travel retail alliance

Major sunglasses supplier Mondottica has formed a new travel retail alliance with specialist distributor Whitehouse Travel Retail
July 13, 2010

Citizen in strong push for brand building and sales boost with JCDecaux campaign
Eyeing strong growth in the Gulf market, Japanese watch brand Citizen has rolled out an extensive advertising campaign to strengthen its corporate branding
July 13, 2010

New TR exclusive City Tins by Fossil
Fossil Inc. has made great strides in the development of travel retail products. Since Cannes 2009 the company has developed new City Tins for the Fossil brand which serve as packaging for the Fossil watches
July 13, 2010





Golla Denim Bags
Company: Dufri International B.V.
Description: The new Golla Denim bags are made from authentic jean fabric and are perfect for storing travel accessories. The casual feel of the denim cover material and the unique designs make this traveling item the universal bag for storing personal gadgets
Limited Edition Chopin
Company:
Frédérique Constant
Description: Frédérique Constant is proud to announce the launch of its Limited Edition F. Chopin. These timepieces are gold plated and feature an ultra classical dial with a ‘piano key’ pattern in the centre
BRU4008
Company: Nigura Metzler Optics
Description: Cool, unisex, acetate sunglasses with large eye shapes and a temple motif of the current Bruno Banani underwear collection. A design that attracts the gaze

Caline Tender Moments by Gres
Company: Art & Fragrance SA
Description: Top notes contain litchi, black currant, red berries and grapefruit; middle notes are aquatic jasmine, freesia and lily-of-the-valley; base notes are sandalwood, musk, vanilla and cedar. Available as 50- and 100-ml EDT limited editions


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