Middle East Newsroom
Airport Hospitality World: Aspire’s Vilnius facility unveiled; British Airways to transform Heathrow lounge portfolio
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Iran-backed Houthis launch deadly attacks on King Khalid International Airport
The attacks have intensified concerns about the security of aviation infrastructure in the region and raised fresh uncertainty for the Middle East’s already hard-pressed travel retail, aviation and tourism sectors.
Penhaligon’s marks Portraits milestone with Dubai Duty Free pop-up and Uber campaign
Penhaligon’s is celebrating ten years of Portraits with a Dubai Duty Free pop-up combining new fragrances, interactive discovery and an Uber campaign that engages travellers before they reach the airport.
Streets of Tokio: Suntory Whisky Toki launches debut travel retail-exclusive collection
The House of Suntory is bringing Tokyo’s neighbourhoods to travel retail with Streets of Tokio, a multi-year, exclusive Toki whisky collection debuting with a Shinjuku-inspired limited edition.
Interview: Bateel’s Rupali Arora on storytelling, premiumisation and new paths to confectionery growth
In this interview with The Moodie Davitt Report Associate Editor Camille Bersola, Bateel Travel Retail’s Rupali Arora explains how the brand is combining product, presentation and storytelling to stay relevant as consumer expectations evolve.
Muscat Duty Free elevates watches offer with Rado and Tissot shop-in-shop concepts
Muscat International Airport shoppers can discover an expanded Swiss watch selection alongside a locally inspired Rado DiaStar Oman Edition activation in Muscat Duty Free.
Travelex strengthens Hamad International Airport footprint amid wider Qatar expansion
Travelex is expanding across Doha with a new landside store at Hamad International Airport, additional customer service points at Al Jadeda metro station and a new store in the Matar Qadeem district.
Mars Wrigley ITR maps out 2027 confectionery launches and M&M’s Experience expansion
“Confectionery already has a strong conversion in travel retail, but stopping shoppers is no longer enough to grow the category,” says Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail Market Director An De Volder.
Qatar Duty Free wins fourth consecutive Airport Retailer of the Year accolade at Frontier Awards
Qatar Duty Free claimed its fourth consecutive Airport Retailer of the Year title at the 2026 Frontier Awards, alongside recognition for its Lancôme Café de la Rose concept.
Falic Group outlines Middle East retail and F&B ambitions and plans luxury expansion at US airports
Falic Group President Leon Falic says the company plans to expand its luxury store portfolio at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and reveals plans to begin food & beverage operations at the location.
MEADFA expands 2026 Conference agenda with focus on resilience, AI and fresh opportunities in the region
The Morocco event will bring senior industry voices together for two days of discussion on market trends, consumer behaviour, technology, sustainability and the wider business environment.
Qatar Duty Free ranks first in Advantage Group International travel retailer rankings
Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail & Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh says, “Being recognised by our brand partners is a powerful and touching validation of our vision and the ecosystem we are working hard to build together.”
