INDONESIA. Lotte Duty Free today celebrated the opening of its new duty free stores at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Terminal 2 in Jakarta [we’ll bring you pictures of the opening tomorrow].
The opening of Lotte’s second overseas duty free venture (the first was at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, since closed) was highlighted by the presence of leading Korean stars, Choi Ji Woo (heroine of blockbuster Korean drama “˜Winter Sonata;) and popular boy band 2PM member Ok Taec Ye. The two stars are brand ambassadors for Lotte Duty Free.
“The opening of the Lotte Duty Free Shop is in line with our vision to make Soekarno-Hatta a world-class airport,” Sulistio Wijayadi, Commercial and Business Development Director for airport operator Angkasa Pura II told reporters today.
The main store is led by liquor, tobacco, perfumes & cosmetics, while a second outlet offers fashion and accessories.
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“A turning point in my company’s 32-year history” – Lotte Duty Free President YS Choi celebrates the opening of the Korean travel retailer’s new store at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Indonesia on Tuesday |
The airport company was responsible for handling more than 10 million passengers a year and therefore wanted to provide a world-class shopping experience, he told The Jakarta Post.
“Travelling shoppers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia are to enjoy the best shopping experience at this shop,” Lotte Duty Free President YS Choi [a speaker at next month’s Trinity Forum in Seoul] told guests.
Look out for further coverage tomorrow.
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How the Jakarta Post reported today’s opening |
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