DFNI Global Awards 2009

Who got your vote as the world's best travel retailer this year? Click here to discover the winners of the 2009 DFNI Global Awards for Travel Retail Excellence.

The awards winners were announced at the prestigious DFNI Bollywood Ball on Friday 27 February 2009 in London. The full list of winners is as follows:

• Travel Retailer of the Year

Winner: Nuance-Watson (HK)

Also shortlisted: Aelia, DFS Group and Dubai Duty Free


• Inflight Travel Retailer of the Year

Winner: Korean Air

Also shortlisted: Aéroboutique Inflight Retail and Cathay Pacific Airways


• Airport Travel Retailer of the Year

Winner: Nuance-Watson (HK)

Also shortlisted: Aelia, Dubai Duty Free and Gebr. Heinemann


• Cruise/Ferry Travel Retailer of the Year

Winner: P&O Ferries

Also shortlisted: Tallink / Silja Line


• Best New Shop Opening (since January 2008)

Winner: Nuance Sweden, Stockholm airport

Also shortlisted: DFS Galleria Macau and World Duty Free, London Heathrow airport T5


• Airport Authority with the Most Supportive Approach to Travel Retail

Winner: Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Also shortlisted: Airport Authority Hong Kong, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Incheon Airport

• Best New Product Launch (since January 2008)

Winner: Baileys with a hint of coffee

Also shortlisted: Gucci by Gucci and SK-II Signs Wrinkle Serum


• Supplier of the Year

Winner: Procter & Gamble

Also shortlisted: Kraft Foods, Scorpio Travel Retail Sales and William Grant & Sons

For more information about the 2010 Global Awards, please contact Emily Briday, Events Coordinator, on +44 (0) 20 8253 8607 or email emily.briday@DFNIonline.com