Africa
UN Tourism reports 2024 travel resurgence as volumes reach 99% of pre-pandemic levels
Tourism nearly returned to pre-pandemic strength in 2024, with 1.4 billion international travellers recorded by UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer.
Avolta set to debut in Tunisia after striking agreement for 15 duty-free stores at five airports
The agreement offers the travel experience player access to five major airports, which together account for nearly 80% of the country’s air traffic.
Lagardère Travel Retail partners in pioneering Benin store opening
Lagardère Travel Retail said: “This landmark project is a first for Benin and represents a significant step forward in our development strategy for West Africa.”
The Moodie Davitt Report and ForwardKeys launch industry-first International Travel Outlook Report
The Moodie Davitt Report and ForwardKeys launch a new Travel Outlook Report, which includes forecasts for 36 months ahead.
“Spread the Cheers” – Jameson and Big Five Duty Free launch seasonal animation at Johannesburg Airport
By leveraging Jameson’s strong domestic awareness in South Africa, the campaign ensures heightened visibility and engagement for the brand during the holidays.
Shiseido Travel Retail targets growth in the Middle East & Africa with Tory Burch fragrances
Tory Burch fragrances debuted with Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport in November and launched this month in collaboration with Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport.
Airport Food & Beverage Market Intelligence Report 2024 – Africa Region is released
The Airport Food & Beverage Market Intelligence Report for the Africa region is released today.
Weitnauer Group set to participate in MEADFA, targeting new opportunities in African retail
“Africa is an important region for Weitnauer Group due to its rapidly expanding economics, infrastructure development and growing demand for quality goods,” says Weitnauer Group Vice President MEA Ibragim Ulbashev.
Afrique Duty-Free set to break new industry ground by accepting payment in crypto-currency
Travel retailer Afrique Duty-Free, part of the DFP World Group, is breaking new ground in travel retail by accepting crypto-currency for payments.
GMR Group’s SGK Kishore elected President of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East
The GMR Group Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer was announced along with five new Board Directors and four new Executive Committee members following a board meeting of the airport trade body in Cambodia.
Bacardi celebrates ‘Diwali Deserves Dewar’s’ campaign with Moodie Davitt homepage makeover
Combining tradition with digital innovation, the dynamic campaign reinforces Dewar’s as a Diwali gifting option.
ELC reports -4% net sales decline in Q1 amid challenges in China and Asia travel retail
Softening consumer sentiment and lowering conversion in China and Asia travel retail continued to impact ELC’s business across skincare, makeup, fragrance and haircare.
