ATÜ Duty Free snaps up key Antalya Airport travel retail contract

TÜRKIYE. ATÜ Duty Free, a subsidiary of the TAV Airports and Unifree Duty Free/Gebr. Heinemann joint venture, has been awarded the upcoming duty-free contract at Antalya Airport.

Antalya will become ATÜ Duty Free’s fifth airport operation in Türkiye. The incumbent retailer is Avolta-owned Dufry.

The travel retailer will manage a 12,000sq m shopping footprint, including core duty-free stores, ATÜ’s multi-brand concept Luxury Square, and its local concept brand Old Bazaar.

ATÜ Duty Free said it will bring its industry expertise, knowhow and qualified human resources to Antalya Airport, leveraging the experience gleaned from an operational network already spanning 21 airports and a cruise port across seven countries.

Impressions of the new duty free environment at Antalya Airport {Photos: ATÜ Duty Free}

ATÜ Duty Free CEO Ersan Arcan said: “Thanks to the strong synergy we have established with Antalya Airport and all our partners with strong global experience, we aim to bring the best service to our operation at Antalya Airport by leveraging our industry’s most experienced expert team, our knowledge, and expertise.

“We are excited about the prospect of launching a travel retail operation at Antalya Airport that is tailored to the unique characteristics of the airport and the region, a destination that continues to grow each year with its historic sites, beaches, international sports events, conferences, and other activities, attracting both domestic and international tourists.

“Antalya Airport is a strategic step for us, and we are eager to offer a world-class shopping experience here. By bringing the world’s leading brands to Antalya, we aim to play a key role in making the airport a hub for international travel retail.”

The addition of Antalya Airport to ATÜ Duty Free’s portfolio marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy, the company said.

“As ATÜ Duty Free continues to strengthen its presence in Türkiye and beyond, the company remains committed to providing unparalleled shopping experiences and fostering lasting relationships with both customers and brand collaborations,” the company said.

“With a focus on operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, ATÜ Duty Free looks forward to contributing to Antalya Airport’s development as a premier global travel hub, reflecting the best of international retail and Turkish hospitality.”  ✈

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