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(29-Apr-2004) King Power International Group has bolstered its management team following the appointment of Susan Whelan as deputy managing director

(28-Apr-2004) Nick Forbes brings considerable experience in Australian airport retail to the role of general manager - retail

(27-Apr-2004) A rise in international traffic, particularly at Cancun and Cozumel, and in commercial revenues promise a good year for the Mexican authority

(27-Apr-2004) The ferry operator is hoping an unusual retail offer will offset the loss of duty-free after Poland joins the European Union

(26-Apr-2004) The retailer posts improved profits despite a slight dip in sales over 2003

(23-Apr-2004) Airside retailers would be among the beneficiaries of a proposal to reinstate well-wishers' admittance beyond security at US airports

(23-Apr-2004) Langnas harbour operator reaps the rewards of the Aland Islands' special duty-free status

(23-Apr-2004) The ailing news and books business accepts a generous offer for its Asian operation as Permira moves in on the group

(22-Apr-2004) Emerging low-cost airline Air Asia has awarded its inflight duty-free concession.

(22-Apr-2004) Dufry cements its presence at Singapore Changi

(22-Apr-2004) Boston Consulting Group claims that regional airports will struggle to survive after too much investment in capacity

(21-Apr-2004) The Indian airport authority is hoping for a greater response to new space at mumbai, Delhi, Trichy and Kolkata airports

(21-Apr-2004) Duty Free Americas? protests are dismissed as Duty Free Air and Ship Supply?s appointment to operate an outlet at Atlanta Hartsfield International airport is upheld

(21-Apr-2004) Removing walls and reducing the height of fixtures will create a more enticing retail environment at its Atrium store, says The Nuance Group.

(21-Apr-2004) The Association's redesigned site presents information on TFWA and its events and research

(21-Apr-2004) Growth in non-aeronautical revenue helped propel the airport into the red, defying forecasts of losses until 2005

(21-Apr-2004) Refurbishments to the airport's retail offer have boosted results for parent company Macquarie Airports

(21-Apr-2004) The retailer scoops two more tenders at Israel?s new international facility

(21-Apr-2004) The second Global Travel Retail Summit delivered fresh insights into the motivations of travelling consumers

(16-Apr-2004) The trendy fashion brand will open its first airport store at BAA's London Gatwick South terminal this month.

(14-Apr-2004) The Middle Eastern operator has made a good start in its bid to post sales of $420m in 2004

(13-Apr-2004) The airport operator acknowledges a return to growth on long-haul routes as it announces encouraging year-end passenger numbers

(13-Apr-2004) Airport and carrier want assurance from the European Commission that the terms of the agreement do not violate its recent ruling

(13-Apr-2004) The 2004 Baselworld Watch and Jewellery show gets underway this week with the industry looking forward to a more positive year for the category

(8-Apr-2004) The company capitalises on a rebound in Asian travel markets as owner LVMH's sales surge

(8-Apr-2004) The airport is to abolish duty-free retail entirely when Estonia joins the EU next month and will introduce arrivals shopping at its SAS Trading Euroshop outlet

(8-Apr-2004) The company has bolstered traffic and profit expectations after a solid start to the year

(8-Apr-2004) The Dutch group aims to grow non-aeronautical revenues and enhance airport facilities at the thriving Caribbean tourist destination

(8-Apr-2004) The Shanghai Institute of Current Economic Research has reported that the country's duty-free shops are suffering after the country's accession to the World Trade Organisation

(8-Apr-2004) But the French group remains committed to the Mexican airport industry with a stake in another local operator

(7-Apr-2004) A new organisation to defend and promote the interests of the European travel-retail and duty-free industry is to be launched on July 1

(7-Apr-2004) More retail space to go at Los Angeles airport in security shake-up

(7-Apr-2004) Hotel Shilla to increase retail space at flagship store

(6-Apr-2004) DFNI reveals the growing importance of Russian cognac buyers

(5-Apr-2004) King Power International Group has gained a 10-year extension to its duty-free contract at Thailand's airports

(2-Apr-2004) Earlier this month Alpha Retail rewarded the heroes amongst its workforce at a black tie awards dinner in Birmingham, attended by almost 500 Alpha Retail staff, suppliers, and airport and airline representatives

(2-Apr-2004) The newly-privatised airport authority will form three duty-free ventures to allow it to track retail profits

(2-Apr-2004) First Drinks Brands, the independent drinks supplier, is entering into a partnership with Cecil MacDonald to drive sales of Stolichnaya, De Kuyper, Warninks, Disaronno and Mateus Rosé through UK travel-retail channels

(2-Apr-2004) As South Africa braces itself for general elections this month, the country's proposal to ban duty-free tobacco sales takes a back seat-for now

(1-Apr-2004) The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has announced a tender for an international brand name jewellery concession

(1-Apr-2004) The sporting goods manufacturer has appointed Genesis Distribution to manage travel-retail distribution as it aims for golfing destinations

(1-Apr-2004) London Stansted airport is continuing its drive towards a more branded retail offer with the introduction of a Ted Baker designer fashion store this month

(1-Apr-2004) The company shipped over 1,000 tonnes of confectionery to the travel-retail trade, up 54% on March 2003.

(1-Apr-2004) Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong International Airport are among those registering interest in the May event

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(1-Apr-2004) Visa-free travel for Hong Kong residents begins today (April 1) and has prompted a surge in the number of people applying for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports