Conflict has once again characterised the Middle East region this year, with the turmoil in Iraq seemingly unending and the renewed eruption of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon.

Although conflict is a continuing feature of the Middle East, the region's belief in itself has never been stronger. Aer Rianta International–Middle East managing director John Sutcliffe talks to Eluned Woollven about regional investment, development and opportunity

Although it accounts for fewer than 5% of global international tourist arrivals, Africa is the world's fastest-growing regional tourism market and its rapid progress is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Sandra Newman reports

TRI profiles passengers travelling through Middle Eastern airports, focusing on the region's different nationalities and their shopping habits

Conflict has once again characterised the Middle East region this year, with the turmoil in Iraq seemingly unending and the renewed eruption of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon.

As Abu Dhabi International airport redesigns its terminals one and three, Abu Dhabi Duty Free managing director Mohamed Mounib tells TRI the revamp will provide a template for retail developments at its new Midfield terminal

Confectionery's growing status as a core product category has been one of travel-retail's most remarkable stories in recent years. Michael Eaton assesses the reasons for the sector's success and talks to some of the people responsible

Dubai is the heart and soul of the gold jewellery business in the Middle East. Yet fashion consciousness is encouraging a rapid uptake of costume jewellery products and suppliers are often surprised at how contemporary the market can be. Kevin Rozario reports

Mauritius Duty Free Paradise (MDFP) has shrugged off the impact of Chikungunya disease, which severely affected tourism at the beginning of 2006. Now the retailer is plotting the expansion and development of its arrivals and departures business

South African tourism investment company Tourvest hailed its inflight retail division Tourvest Duty Free as the group's star performer in last year's annual report. Gavin Lipsith speaks to Tourvest Duty Free CEO Ian Hay about the group's recent performance and its plans for expansion

Middle Eastern airlines pride themselves on the quality and variety of their onboard catering offer. Joe Bates talks to two expanding regional carriers about how they maintain high standards in cost-conscious times