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SSP presents Café Bateel gourmet food experience at King Abdulaziz International Airport
The 355sq m café, located in International Departures Terminal 1, is a partnership with the renowned Dubai-headquartered gourmet food producer and retailer Bateel.
Changi Airport wins World’s Best Airport and dining top spot at Skytrax Awards
This is the 13th time in the history of the awards that the Singapore gateway has received the top accolade.
Interview: How Abdulaziz Al-Asaker and Riyadh Airports Company are shaping a new aviation future
“All these airport expansion projects are driven by Vision 2030. I am part of this vision and that makes me so proud – I have helped deliver it for the future.” The words of Riyadh Airports Company Chief Commercial Officer Abdulaziz Al-Asaker underline the sense of destiny within the Saudi aviation market.
Images of the Day: Travel retail says ‘Eid Mubarak’ as Eid al-Fitr begins
Today is the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the major religious holiday celebrated by Muslims at the end of the month-long Ramadan fasting period. Today’s images highlight how this great occasion is being marked across the travel retail and aviation sectors.
Tourism boost as Saudi Arabia soars up Numbeo Safety Index rankings
In a boost for its tourism destination profile, the Kingdom has climbed an impressive 12 places to 14th in the 2025 Safety Index rankings, which are compiled from an extensive consumer survey.
MEADFA names Rob Marriott as President and elects new board
The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association has elected ARI-Middle East CEO Rob Marriott as President for a two-year term, with a new board also voted in by members.
Plaza Premium Group and daa partner to deliver “a luxurious final touchpoint” at Red Sea Airport
Plaza Premium Group will operate four premium passenger lounges for passengers and five food & beverage outlets, plus seven dining rooms catering to staff at the luxury Saudi airport.
A landmark for the Kingdom as PIF launches Al Waha, first Saudi-owned duty-free retailer
Al Waha pledges to become a leader in travel retail and secure a greater share of passenger spending. The PIF-owned fund intends to drive growth in Saudi Arabia’s travel retail market by enhancing the traveller experience.
Travel retail voices come together to Accelerate Action on International Women’s Day (Part 1)
We asked leaders from across travel retail share what Accelerate Action means to them. Their voices highlight the industry’s collective determination to break barriers, challenge biases, and create a more inclusive future.
Kingdom wows in Berlin with immersive ‘Saudi Land’ experience
The fast-growing attraction of Saudi Arabia as a tourist destination is being showcased in style this week (4-6 March) at ITB Berlin, the influential world travel industry exhibition.
Avolta celebrates Saudi Arabia entry with four F&B openings at King Khalid International Airport
The leading travel experience player has inaugurated the first four of ten planned venues in its new food & beverage programme at the Riyadh airport.
JCDecaux ATA Saudi and Dammam Airports extend partnership with ten-year advertising deal
This agreement reinforces the partnership between JCDecaux ATA Saudi and DACO, extending the management of advertising operations at the three airports, in place since 2010.
