Middle East Newsroom
Airport Hospitality World: JetBlue reveals second BlueHouse lounge at Boston Logan; Menzies Aviation unveils Pearl Lounge at Hurghada Airport
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Dubai Airports highlights Arabian hospitality with welcome experiences at DXB
The ‘Dubai Welcome’ experiences run throughout August across Terminal 3 and form part of Dubai Airports’ wider efforts to position DXB as an airport environment centred on ‘familiarity, warmth and care’.
Plaza Premium Group puts taste of place on the menu with ‘Flavours in Transit’ global Chef Series
Plaza Premium Group is serving up taste of place across Vancouver, Istanbul, London Gatwick, Taipei and Dammam as its Flavours in Transit Chef Series returns for a second edition.
Coty’s fourth quarter performance ‘ahead of expectations’ as full-year revenues decline -2%
Coty closed a challenging FY2026 with fourth-quarter revenues up +1%, as the beauty group sharpened its focus on core brands, markets and innovation under its Coty.Curated strategy.
Share price surges amid turnaround progress and return to travel retail “positivity” for The Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies President and CEO Stéphane de La Faverie was in bullish mood during the group’s full-year earnings call, describing how a return to the key travel retail division’s traditional consumer-centric retail roots is paying off.
Reigniting growth: Asia travel retail recovery buoys The Estée Lauder Companies’ full-year results
Improving momentum across Asia travel retail, led by gains in South Korea, Hong Kong and Hainan, helped the beauty powerhouse return to sales growth and lift profitability in the fiscal year to June 2026.
Qatar Duty Free and Nestlé reveal exclusive Kitkat Japan experience
Japanese design, destination-led flavours and an interactive Gachapon mechanic combine across three airport locations, creating a playful confectionery experience for travellers passing through Doha.
Falic Group strikes deal to acquire DFS Group’s luxury business at Zayed International Airport
The deal will provide Duty Free Americas “with an immediate, scaled presence in one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing travel retail markets, accelerating its luxury retail and regional growth strategy”, says parent Falic Group.
Philip Morris International puts airport exclusivity in focus with global IQOS Skylens launch
The travel retail-exclusive device has debuted at Narita International Airport in Japan, followed by a phased roll-out across selected duty-free locations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Strange Nature Gin boosts Middle East presence with Muscat Duty Free listing via Vintage International
The super-premium gin from New Zealand is building momentum in the Middle East with this new listing, extending its travel retail presence to a second regional market.
‘The Ultimate Gift’ – Qatar Duty Free marks Toblerone campaign finale with Education Above All donation
The Toblerone Crystal Bar auction at Hamad International generated the highest winning bid across nine participating airports, with proceeds earmarked for EAA Foundation’s Assalam Schools in Qatar.
MEADFA invites early bird registrations for landmark conference in Rabat
MEADFA is inviting the regional travel retail community to register early for its 15-17 November conference in Rabat, as the association celebrates its 25th anniversary year.
