Middle East And Africa News

(25-Nov-2004) As global travel-retail markets show signs of a modest but tangible recovery, airports in the Middle East remain ahead of the trend with consistent double-digit growth. And it could be a while before that growth slows, argues John Rimmer

(25-Nov-2004) Now one of the top three duty-free locations worldwide, according to analyst Generation, Dubai Duty Free is still seeking ways to improve its business. John Rimmer visits the retailer and talks to managing director Colm McLoughlin

(25-Nov-2004) BAA's withdrawal from its 25-year contract to manage Seeb International airport left Muscat Duty Free lacking a trusted partner, and with some serious concerns. But after nearly two years of strong growth the retailer has cause to look ahead with optimism, writes Dermot Davitt

(25-Nov-2004) Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, is building an aviation industry that will put it at the forefront of the regional business. Abu Dhabi Duty Free's task is to keep up with the pace of development. John Rimmer reports

(25-Nov-2004) Middle East. The rapid expansion of the aviation industry in the Middle East is encouraging retailers to set increasingly ambitious goals

(25-Nov-2004) AFRICA. Dufry Group has insisted that duty-free in Africa can realise its huge potential, despite the threat of terrorism against tourists in key markets, difficult trading conditions and the lack of growth in the regional duty-free market in recent years

(25-Nov-2004) OMAN. Aer Rianta International?Middle East (ARI?ME) and Oman Aviation Services, partners in Muscat Duty Free, are pressing ahead with investment at Seeb International airport and are targeting strong double-digit sales growth this year

(25-Nov-2004) In a bold move Abu Dhabi Duty Free is experimenting with category management in a bid to boost sales of its star food and confectionery category. Michael Eaton explains the thinking behind the year-long trial and canvasses customers for their views

(25-Nov-2004) After 22 years at Nestlé International Travel Retail, where he became general manager, and three years as deputy managing director of Abu Dhabi Duty Free, Dan Cappell looks at suppliers from a retailer's perspective

(25-Nov-2004) The terrorist attacks in the Red Sea resort of Taba were just the latest to hit North Africa and the Middle East. Yet travel into these countries continues to grow and duty-free operators have good reasons for optimism. Dermot Davitt reports