Middle East Newsroom
‘Spirit of Excellence’ – Dubai Airports salutes commercial and airline partners
Spirit of Excellence recognises airline and commercial partners’ contributions to connectivity and the guest experience at the world’s leading international airport.
Airport Hospitality World: No1 Lounges plans Heathrow T5 flagship; Amaní Lounge opens at Salvador Bahia
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Interview: Mette Engell on curating Coty’s next chapter in travel retail
Coty Senior Vice President Global Travel Retail Mette Engell outlines how the Coty.Curated strategy is concentrating investment on six priority brands while creating opportunities for new launches.
Images of the Day: Dubai Duty Free marks Diwali with colourful, culture-rich celebration
Our latest images come courtesy of Dubai Duty Free, which is celebrating the Indian festival of lights with high energy and a dash of colour at Dubai International Airport.
Dubai Duty Free strengthens shopping access and independence for People of Determination
Sanad Card holders will receive a -10% discount on eligible purchases and priority payment under the retailer’s partnership with Dubai’s Community Development Authority.
In Conversation with Fawaz and Razan Masri on Chocodate’s journey from Dubai to the world
In this video interview, Notions Global Founder & CEO Fawaz Masri and Chief Business Development Officer Razan Masri discuss destination-led gifting and the intersection of indulgence and wellness in confectionery.
Nohaca Tequila brings a personal touch to Diwali gifting with Dubai Duty Free activation
Nohaca is celebrating the festival of lights with its largest experiential retail activation to date, bringing its ‘Nomads in Motion’ campaign to Dubai International Airport in partnership with Dubai Duty Free.
Interview: L’Oréal Travel Retail’s Danièle Lahana-Aidenbaum on creating the extraordinary
L’Oréal Travel Retail Luxe General Manager Danièle Lahana-Aidenbaum discusses turning waiting time into ‘wow time’ through retail experiences, fragrance discovery and channel exclusivity in her first interview since taking the helm at L’Oréal Luxe.
DFP World appoints Valentina Nanni to key Zimbabwe duty-free role
DFP World has appointed Valentina Nanni as Visual Merchandising Manager as it develops a three-store duty-free network across two international airports in Zimbabwe.
TAV Airports buoyed by rising duty-free spend in first nine months
Duty-free revenue climbed +11% to €78.4 million, with spend per head leaping +21% to €10.00 in the nine months.
JCDecaux, Dubai Airports and Emirates boost premium passenger engagement with VIP Arrivals Digital Gate
Combining large-format screens and digital columns, the new advertising platform expands opportunities for luxury brands to engage affluent travellers at a key point in the passenger journey.
Qatar Airways to join Western Sydney International Airport network from 2027
Australia’s new 24-hour gateway and first major international greenfield airport development in more than 50 years is gearing up to welcome its inaugural passenger flights on 25 October, with Qatar Airways joining its network in lat 2027.
