RUSSIA. Vladivostok International Airport has increased its duty free space from 350sq m to 650sq in the latest phase of the east Russian gateway’s ambitious commercial makeover.
Over the past two years, new facilities have included a transfer zone, stores, restaurants and a hotel.
The duty free store is run by Free Trade Vladivostok, which has also been given permission to open a duty free arrivals shop (permitted in Russia since last year).
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Duty Free Director Sergei Bozhok told local media service Vestiprim: “The sales area has… almost doubled. Naturally, we have also increased the number staff, who can talk not only with the Russian-speaking passengers, but with English-speakers and also Asians.”
Top-selling items include the famous local Primorsky honey and chocolate, the report said.
Vladivostok International Airport reached the 3 million annual passenger mark for the first time in its history on 23 December, Vestiprim reported.
We’ll bring you more news on the development soon.
