International News

(3-Oct-2006) Tax Free World Association has appointed Olivier Charriaud as CEO

(2-Oct-2006) Hellenic Duty Free Shops is in negotiations with Setur to form a partnership to operate six duty-free stores and the food and beverage business on the borders of Turkey

(1-Oct-2006) With a presence in domestic markets all over the world, Spanish fashion company Mango is a household name. Now the brand has set its sights on conquering the travel-retail world. Eluned Woollven reports

(1-Oct-2006) The past two years have produced mixed results for Europe's leading tourist destinations, with rapid growth in arrivals to the UK, Germany and Spain and a more subdued performance in France and Italy. But tourism spending is rising in each country and low-cost flights are driving a boom in city tourism. Sandra Newman reports

(1-Oct-2006) Luxury fashion brands may not always like it but they will have to make way for smaller, niche competitors. However, there is room for all of them to exist in harmony, says Kevin Rozario

(1-Oct-2006) How should airports meet the changing expectations of customers seeking a unique experience when shopping for luxury brands? Portland Design managing director Ibrahim Ibrahim takes a look

(1-Oct-2006) Russian overseas travel has soared in the past few years as oil prices have driven economic growth and boosted disposable income in the country. Although it is still mainly the super-rich who are travelling, a growing number of middle-class Russians are also venturing abroad. And recent data shows that their high-spending reputation is justified, says Sandra Newman

(1-Oct-2006) Aggressive pricing and higher tobacco taxes are contributing to the increasing popularity of value cigarette brands on domestic markets. The trend has yet to have a big impact in duty-free but it may not be long before the industry has to sit up and take notice. Gavin Lipsith reports

(1-Oct-2006) Aer Rianta International has proved to be a resilient operator. Despite the threats posed by terrorism and war, it continues to be a force in travel-retail with a presence in three regions. Eluned Woollven talks to director general Eamon Foley about its plans to expand in existing markets and its ambition to move into India

(1-Oct-2006) Raven Fox is delighted to announce the appointment of Gavin Lipsith as editor of DFNI, effective from September 16