May 2004 DFNIOnline News Archive
(28-May-2004) Travellers' fears over terrorism are likely to result in flat or marginal sales growth, Transit Duty Free has revealed, although plans for a new airport in Tanzania could boost passenger numbers
(28-May-2004) A strong turnout of key buyers and agents at this year?s event suggested that the Asia/Pacific trade is facing a brighter future
(28-May-2004) The airport's April traffic numbers reflect an improving trend after a troubled 2003
(28-May-2004) The first Global Airport Trade Event was well attended and featured a thought-provoking line-up of speakers
(26-May-2004) A working group has been formed to examine the creation of an Asian travel-retail trade body following a meeting at TFWA Asia Pacific last week
(24-May-2004) The Malaysian operator is hoping to grow its duty-free business through Naluri?s stake in rival retailer Sriwani
(24-May-2004) Yesterday's collapse at Charles de Gaulle airport's terminal 2E has cast a shadow over one of the industry's most ambitious projects in recent years
(24-May-2004) Customs Excise Union members refused to enforce duty-free limits over the Victoria holiday weekend as part of protests against faltering pay negotiations
(24-May-2004) The group strengthens its regional management in the Caribbean and in Tunisia
(21-May-2004) Nagoya's new airport, on schedule to open in February 2005, tells TRW how duty-free will shape up at the location
(20-May-2004) The operator is the highest bidder for a food and beverage concept at Changi terminal two
(20-May-2004) The operator was named Asia/Pacific Travel Retailer of the Year at the prestigious event, held on May 19 in Singapore
(20-May-2004) Hong Kong's flag carrier will shortly announce the winners of contracts to supply its duty-free offer
(19-May-2004) The industry convened in Singapore this morning to discuss progress in the fight against the World Health Organization's plan to ban duty-free tobacco
(19-May-2004) The low-cost carrier is finalising its first onboard retail offer with Inflight Sales Group and discussing plans to open stores at Malaysia's Johor Bahru airport
(18-May-2004) Traffic growth, additional retail space and interesting initiatives in World Duty Free's beauty retail business are among key factors behind BAA's 4.9% growth in operating profit in the last financial year
(17-May-2004) The move is designed to strengthen the association's efforts in the region following its recent decision to open a Singapore office
(17-May-2004) Higher passenger numbers have led to revenue growth for the group despite hikes in concession fees and lower spend per passenger
(14-May-2004) Aer Rianta International-Middle East managing director John Sutcliffe reports a record start to the year as he reorganises his senior management team
(14-May-2004) The UK group continues its divestment of overseas assets with the prospective sale of its Singapore outlets to a Hachette joint venture
(14-May-2004) Aldeasa coo Alfonso Calderon attributes good first quarter results to tight cost management and international traffic growth
(14-May-2004) The Argentinean airport authority is to offer part of its share capital as negotiations over its concession agreement near completion
(13-May-2004) Difficulty retaining its membership has forced the Association of Suppliers to Airlines Airports & Shipping to cease operations
(13-May-2004) Hermes is the latest in a line of luxury suppliers to pin its Asian travel-retail business to the Chinese traveller
(13-May-2004) French operators struggle to shrug off the effects of the downturn as the first AFCOV Index of the year is released
(12-May-2004) Hong Kong airport benefits from a surge in Chinese travel during Golden Week
(12-May-2004) The operator has named La Casa del Habano pioneer Rodolfo Velasco Alvarez as head of its important Mexican business
(11-May-2004) The Portuguese operator is preparing its Lisbon stores for anticipated increases in traffic during the Euro 2004 football tournament
(11-May-2004) The UK airline has refreshed its inflight offer, with Mulberry among the new names present onboard
(11-May-2004) The operator has combined its airport and airline buying teams in a bid "to move closer to the customer", says managing director David King
(11-May-2004) The operator hopes to profit from the fast-growing market for budget travel in Asia
(10-May-2004) The Danish Duty Free & Travel Retail Association gets a new name and a new brief
(10-May-2004) The operator completes a hat-trick of awards from TRW's sister publication
(5-May-2004) Tax Free World Association is inviting companies attending TFWA Asia Pacific this month to discuss the formation of a regional trade body
(4-May-2004) Daily duty-free sales at Kansai International top $575,000 during Japan's annual holiday week
(4-May-2004) The retailer announces the latest management changes following its acquisition by Advent International
(4-May-2004) Abu Dhabi Duty Free has returned the best results in its 20-year history for the first four months of 2004