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    <link>http://www.dfnionline.com</link>
    <description>The World's biggest travel-retail publisher</description>
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    <copyright>Copyright 2007 DFNIOnline</copyright>

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			<title>Dublin airport extension draws customer approval</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Dublin-airport-extension-draws-customer-approval-1858846.html</link> 
	        <description>Terminal One extension meets growing passenger demand
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	        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:10:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>HMSHost opens Cross store at Salt Lake City</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/HMSHost-opens-Cross-store-at-Salt-Lake-City-1858845.html</link> 
	        <description>The new store is located at Salt Lake City International airport terminal two between concourses C and D</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:25:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Chinese interest in foreign travel sustained</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Chinese-interest-in-foreign-travel-sustained-1858844.html</link> 
	        <description>China Outbound Travel Monitor reveals consumers in China maintain a strong interest in foreign travel in 2009</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:57:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Manchester airport unveils new-look terminal one</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Manchester-airport-unveils-new-look-terminal-one-1858840.html</link> 
	        <description>The £50m overhaul of the airport’s flagship terminal is part of an £80m investment across its three terminals</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:48:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>WHO bans public from duty-free tobacco sales negotiations</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/WHO-bans-public-from-duty-free-tobacco-sales-negotiations-1858843.html</link> 
	        <description>The European Travel Retail Council and other members of the public are excluded from the public galleries </description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:03:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Diageo to offer price benefits for retailers</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Diageo-to-offer-price-benefits-for-retailers-1858842.html</link> 
	        <description>Liquor supplier gives retailers incentives for pushing promotions</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:16:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Changi Airport Group celebrates new corporate structure</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Changi-Airport-Group-celebrates-new-corporate-structure-1858839.html</link> 
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The recently formed Changi Airport Group will give all departing passengers S$5 in July to mark the restructured CAAS</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:29:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Leemans to leave BSS after 17 years</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Leemans-to-leave-BSS-after-17-years-1858841.html</link> 
	        <description>Belgian Sky shops commercial manager Marc Leemans to leave the company at the end of July </description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:18:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Maxxium launches two travel-exclusive rum varieties with Aldeasa</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Maxxium-launches-two-travel-exclusive-rum-varieties-with-Aldeasa-1858838.html</link> 
	        <description>The two Brugal rum expressions will be available in duty-free stores at seven airports in Spain from July 1</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:32:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New corporate structure unveiled at Changi</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/New-corporate-structure-unveiled-at-Changi-1858837.html</link> 
	        <description>The restructured Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and newly-created Changi Airport Group introduced on July 1</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:36:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Health and wellness conference aims to de-stress travel retailers</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Health-and-wellness-conference-aims-to-de-stress-travel-retailers-1858831.html</link> 
	        <description>Travel-retail companies to learn how to identify and deal with stress</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:28:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Schiphol celebrates ticket tax abolition with shopping promotion</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Schiphol-celebrates-ticket-tax-abolition-with-shopping-promotion-1858829.html</link> 
	        <description>The Dutch airport is offering passengers 11.25% off all items in its See Buy Fly duty-free stores on July 1</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:09:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>James Richardson begins operating in New Zealand</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/James-Richardson-begins-operating-in-New-Zealand-1858828.html</link> 
	        <description>The Australian retailer has taken over The Nuance Group’s duty-free stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:04:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Anti-tobacco lobby steps up push for duty-free ban </title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Anti-tobacco-lobby-steps-up-push-for-duty-free-ban-1858827.html</link> 
	        <description>The European Travel Retail Council believes the priority of the Framework Convention Alliance is a full ban on duty-free tobacco sales</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:19:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Swatch opens new store at Pittsburgh</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Swatch-opens-new-store-at-Pittsburgh-1858826.html</link> 
	        <description>The airside outlet is in the central retail area at Pittsburgh International airport</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Virgin offers summer duty-free vouchers</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Virgin-offers-summer-duty-free-vouchers-1858825.html</link> 
	        <description>Passengers who check in online between July 1 and August 31 will receive £6 off their onboard duty-free shopping </description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:57:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Luxury liquor stores open at Dubai T3</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Luxury-liquor-stores-open-at-Dubai-T3-1858824.html</link> 
	        <description>The Le Clos shops at Dubai International airport terminal three offer premium liquor and wines</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:36:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>GuestLogix reports 150% revenue growth in second quarter</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/GuestLogix-reports-150-revenue-growth-in-second-quarter-1858823.html</link> 
	        <description>The Canadian onboard retail solutions provider achieved a net profit of C$33,340 ($28,908) in the second quarter of 2009</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:18:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Duty-free tobacco sales under fire at WHO meeting</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Duty-free-tobacco-sales-under-fire-at-WHO-meeting-1858821.html</link> 
	        <description>Sales of tobacco products to international travellers were targeted during the opening statements of the World Health Organization’s negotiations on illicit trade</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:30:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>McArthurGlen extends Collezioni concept to Glasgow</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/McArthurGlen-extends-Collezioni-concept-to-Glasgow-1858822.html</link> 
	        <description>The retailer will open 11 new stores at Glasgow International airport as part of the Collezioni fashion concept</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:56:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>HDS Retail North America reopens Stars of San Antonio</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/HDS-Retail-North-America-reopens-Stars-of-San-Antonio-1858820.html</link> 
	        <description>The retailer has expanded the gift store at San Antonio International airport to almost twice its original size</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:57:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Tampa airport offers rent rebate to retailers</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Tampa-airport-offers-rent-rebate-to-retailers-1858819.html</link> 
	        <description>Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is assisting tenants at Tampa International airport during economic downturn</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:56:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Lagardère Services Asia Pacific opens Gold Coast stores</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Lagardre-Services-Asia-Pacific-opens-Gold-Coast-stores-1858818.html</link> 
	        <description>The retailer has opened two new stores at Gold Coast airport in Australia totalling 410sq m (4,413sq ft)</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:29:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>HKIA retail revenue up by 8.3%</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/HKIA-retail-revenue-up-by-83-1858817.html</link> 
	        <description>Retail revenue at Hong Kong International airport rose by 8.3% in the financial year ending March 31</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 9:20:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Ekaterinburg duty-free stores officially open</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/New-Ekaterinburg-duty-free-stores-officially-open-1858816.html</link> 
	        <description>The shops are already in operation and the first results have been “very encouraging”, according to supplier Gebr Heinemann</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:21:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>AoT appoints new president</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/AoT-appoints-new-president-1858815.html</link> 
	        <description>Airports of Thailand has also appointed a new director and a new member of its audit committee</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:31:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>AirAsia abolishes administration fees</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/AirAsia-abolishes-administration-fees-1858813.html</link> 
	        <description>The airline hopes the expected increase in passenger numbers will boost inflight duty-free sales</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:13:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Prestige Supplies to open new border shop in Mongolia</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Prestige-Supplies-to-open-new-border-shop-in-Mongolia-1858814.html</link> 
	        <description>The company is in negotiations to open its first duty-free store at the border between Mongolia and Russia</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:13:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>L’Oréal promotes Polo Club Blue in Asia</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/LOral-promotes-Polo-Club-Blue-in-Asia-1858812.html</link> 
	        <description>The supplier is running promotions for the new fragrance in Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:39:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Heathrow survey reveals Britain’s top souvenir</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Heathrow-survey-reveals-Britains-top-souvenir-1858810.html</link> 
	        <description>Travellers using London Heathrow airport select postcards of Queen Elizabeth II as the country’s top souvenir</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:05:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bahrain Duty Free announces car raffle winner</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Bahrain-Duty-Free-announces-car-raffle-winner-1858811.html</link> 
	        <description>The winner received a Mercedez-Benz E280 plus a cash prize of $45,000</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:41:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Vietnam introduces new duty-free rules</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Vietnam-introduces-new-duty-free-rules-1858809.html</link> 
	        <description>Products sold in the country’s duty-free shops must now be labelled under new temporary import regulations</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:40:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>EuroCommerce lodges new complaint over Visa fees</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/EuroCommerce-lodges-new-complaint-over-Visa-fees-1858808.html</link> 
	        <description>The development follows the announcement in April of a European Commission investigation into Visa’s fee structure</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:05:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Beam Global acquires Effen vodka</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Beam-Global-acquires-Effen-vodka-1858807.html</link> 
	        <description>The supplier has sold the Old Taylor whiskey brand and inventory to Sazerac Co as part of the deal</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:45:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ISPY 2010 to take place in September</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/ISPY-2010-to-take-place-in-September-1858806.html</link> 
	        <description>Event organiser TRT also hopes to celebrate its tenth anniversary next year by breaking a Guinness world record</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:11:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>GuestLogix signs British Airways agreement</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/GuestLogix-signs-British-Airways-agreement-1858805.html</link> 
	        <description>The company will deploy its inflight retail transaction technology on board British Airways flights</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:02:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Canadian land border sales up 3.7% in May</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Canadian-land-border-sales-up-37-in-May-1858804.html</link> 
	        <description>Land border duty-free sales rose in May 2009 compared with the same month in 2008 while airport sales fell</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:02:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Sochi airport issues new duty-free tender</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Sochi-airport-issues-new-duty-free-tender-1858803.html</link> 
	        <description>The tender is for four new outlets covering more than 320sq m (3,443sq ft) of retail space in the new terminal’s international departures area</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:05:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>BAA revamps Heathrow brand identity</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/BAA-revamps-Heathrow-brand-identity-1858801.html</link> 
	        <description>The airport operator has rebranded London Heathrow airport to focus on its hub status and shopping options</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:46:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ACSA attracts strong interest in duty-free tender</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/ACSA-attracts-strong-interest-in-duty-free-tender-1858797.html</link> 
	        <description>The airports company has received bids from key international travel retailers to operate duty-free stores at Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg airports</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:46:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Diageo trials new Baileys in travel-retail</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Diageo-trials-new-Baileys-in-travel-retail-1858794.html</link> 
	        <description>A premium addition to the Baileys range is being tested at Gebr Heinemann outlets in Europe</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:38:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ETRC board approves corporate membership</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/ETRC-board-approves-corporate-membership-1858782.html</link> 
	        <description>The duty-free association has also re-elected Frank O’Connell as president for another year at its recent annual general meeting in Paris</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:16:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Keflavik airport launches summer shopping promotion</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Keflavik-airport-launches-summer-shopping-promotion-1858781.html</link> 
	        <description>Passengers travelling through the airport during the summer months can enter a competition to win a holiday to Iceland</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 9:35:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nuance-Watson (HK) opens product authentication kiosk</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Nuance-Watson-HK-opens-product-authentication-kiosk-1858780.html</link> 
	        <description>Customers can check the authenticity of healthcare products at the retailer’s Travelcare Express store by scanning its RFID label</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:14:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ETRC issues rallying cry against proposed tobacco ban</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/ETRC-issues-rallying-cry-against-proposed-tobacco-ban-1858768.html</link> 
	        <description>The duty-free group has urged the industry to contact governments in the final days before talks begin on the World Health Organization illicit trade protocol</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:27:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Mulberry records growth despite downturn</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Mulberry-records-growth-despite-downturn-1858761.html</link> 
	        <description>The company registered sales growth of 14% to £58.6m ($96.7m) in the financial year ended March 31 2009</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:37:40 GMT</pubDate>
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