Africa
DFP World awarded duty-free retail concession at Harare International Airport
The group has secured a multi-year concession to deliver Gulf-standard duty-free retail and bonded supply chain platform at Zimbabwe’s principal airport.
Registration opens for MEADFA Conference in Dubai
Registration is now open, with a 10% early bird discount available until 2 September, after which pre-registration at standard rates will continue until 20 October.
Airport Hospitality World: Air New Zealand reveals plans for Koru Lounge at Auckland International Airport
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our newly launched Airport Hospitality World title.
MEADFA announces details for fourth edition of annual travel retail awards programme
The MEADFA Awards 2025 will honour companies and individuals for their leadership, creativity and commitment to advancing the travel retail sector.
Lagardère Travel Retail delivers upbeat message despite China challenges and “very volatile environment”
“We have demonstrated that our plan to be a diversified leader in the promising fields of publishing, travel retail and media is solid,” says Louis Hachette Group CEO & Chairman Jean-Christophe Thiery.
ARI appoints global ESG Champions to drive ‘Journey with Purpose’ mission
ESG Champions will support the roll-out of Journey with Purpose, the company’s refreshed ESG strategy built around four core pillars: People, Planet, Product and Passenger.
Dubai tops airport international passenger traffic rankings; Atlanta busiest overall
The Dubai gateway has retained its top spot in ACI World’s annual ranking of the busiest gateways by international passenger traffic, serving 92.3 million passengers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport again ranked top overall.
Mast-Jägermeister brings Teremana’s ‘Share the Mana’ campaign to key international airports
Mast-Jägermeister has introduced Teremana Tequila’s ‘Share the Mana’ campaign at three international airports: Abu Dhabi Zayed, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and London Luton.
Airport Hospitality World: Plaza Premium Lounge Johor Bahru at Senai International Airport opens
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our newly launched Airport Hospitality World title.
On location: Alfarag Duty Free’s game-changing flagship opening in Addis Ababa
Martin Moodie reports in words, pictures and video on Alfarag Duty Free’s transformational store opening at Bole International Airport. “This is something that will uplift the travel retail industry in Africa,” says Managing Director Anwar Farag.
“A symbol of a rising Ethiopia” – Alfarag Duty Free inaugurates groundbreaking flagship store in Addis Ababa
“This new duty-free store stands proudly alongside the finest in the world, not just as a shopping experience, but as proof of what can be built here at home when passion and purpose come together,” says Alfarag Chairman & CEO Ayderus H.M. Farag. The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie reports from Addis Ababa.
Lagardère Travel Retail salutes change amid continuity as Frédéric Chevalier named CEO; Dag Rasmussen stays on in strategic role
In a major interview, Lagardère Travel Retail Chairman & CEO Dag Rasmussen and newly named CEO Frédéric Chevalier speak to Dermot Davitt about their respective new roles, planning the transition and business continuity amid market change.
