International News

(1-Oct-2006) As another TFWA World Exhibition approaches, DFNI presents an essential guide to the key features of the week, including the conference, sporting and social agendas and a look at some of the new exhibitors

(1-Oct-2006) French travel retailer Aelia has appointed John Rimmer to the new role of deputy director business development. Rimmer, who edited DFNI from 2004–06, will be based in the company's Paris headquarters and will report to vice-president organisation and development Ambroise Fondeur

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(1-Oct-2006) JHP co-owner Steve Collis gives his views on how airport design has moved forwards over the past 20 years and offers some tips on drawing the consumer in

(1-Oct-2006) Following French travel retailer Aelia's surprise victory in the Belfast and London Luton tenders in 2004/05, the operator is looking at other possible locations, including Warsaw and AENA's network of Spanish airports. John Gallagher talks to vice-president of business development Ambroise Fondeur about the company's latest ambitions

(1-Oct-2006) Although the European Travel Retail Council is to dedicate its traditional Cannes workshop this year to aviation security issues instead of the threat to duty-free tobacco, secretary general and global tobacco campaign coordinator Keith Spinks tells TRI that focus and commitment are still required to prevent further restrictions to the category

(1-Oct-2006) Knowledge is power, so the saying goes. On that premise, educating consumers about the beauty products available in duty-free before, during and after a trip has become an increasingly important way to get them to spend more. Tina Milton reports

(1-Oct-2006) Private equity company 3i has reached an agreement with Selective Beauty to offer the business management support

(28-Sep-2006) Passengers will be allowed to buy liquids at airside shops next month, pending final approval of the new rules proposed by the EC's Regulatory Committee for Civil Aviation Security. The Committee concluded at a meeting on September 27 that airport shoppers will soon be able to buy liquids at normal levels at stores located beyond security.