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By Doug Newhouse
Aer Rianta International Middle East Managing Director John Sutcliffe believes it will be well into 2010 and possibly even early 2011 before the important UK customers are back in their numbers at key destinations, including Cyprus, Bahrain and Egypt.

By Doug Newhouse
Dubai Duty Free (DDF) is the first retail operator in the Middle East and the second in the world to launch the exclusive Tom Ford Private Blend Collection, following the successful debut of the Tom Ford Black Orchid line in Dubai Duty Free in February 2008.

By Doug Newhouse
Aer Rianta International Middle East Managing Director John Sutcliffe says that while the company's duty free management contract in partnership with Qatar Duty Free at Doha Airport expires next May, ARIME remains hopeful that its services will be retained for a third term.

By Doug Newhouse
The latest Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) economic outlook is predicting growth and recovery in nearly all of the world's regions next year, after doubling its growth forecast to 1.9% for next year, from its previous prediction of 0.7%.

By Doug Newhouse
The Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) says it is very pleased with the performance of its retailers this year, with the added dimension of Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport and the fact that it expects to generate around $130m in pure retail sales for the very first time this year.

By Doug Newhouse
Singapore Changi Airport has reported its third consecutive monthly increase in passenger traffic, handling 3.32m passengers in the month of October - an increase of +6% compared with the same month in 2008 and a new record in terms of the number of flights.

By Doug Newhouse
Clarins has introduced its new Daily Energizer skin care range which the company says can help 'make dreams of flawless skin come true' while bringing a touch of luxury within reach of everybody.

By Doug Newhouse
It is with great regret and sadness that we report the death of John Frank-Keyes, a former senior employee at The Travel Retail Business, a contributor to TREND and a man who was probably best known in the wider industry for the many years that he worked on the TFWA Daily News publications at the various trade shows.

By Doug Newhouse
Jo Malone Travel Retailing has added three new offerings to the Jo Malone beauty range this month, including a Pomegranate Noir Pamper Kit, a Pine and Eucalyptus Collection and a new Cologne Collection - all complete with the high quality trademark Jo Malone packaging.

By Doug Newhouse
Maui Jim Sunglasses has appointed Sharon Dumanis as Merchandiser for the UK to increase the visibility of the brand in duty free outlets, particularly the World Duty Free stores in the London Heathrow and Gatwick terminals.

By Doug Newhouse
German premium leathergoods company Braun Büffel has opened its new boutique in Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 after relocating following the closure of its Terminal 3 outlet.

By Doug Newhouse
The Frontier Duty Free Association, which represents the Canadian Duty Free land border stores held its annual Gold Standards awards ceremony in Ottawa on November 18 where it announced the winners of its Gold Standards Awards 2009.

By Doug Newhouse
Autogrill Group's flight division Alpha and Journey Group, a UK provider of flight services and logistics, have entered into a joint-venture agreement to manage the inflight catering operations serving airlines at London Heathrow with an expected annual turnover of around £70m.

By Doug Newhouse
P&O Ferries - recently voted UK ferry company of the year at the British Travel Awards - says its 'best-kept secret' for cross-Channel Dover-Calais bargain hunting this Christmas is it's 'Car Park Shopper' service.

By Doug Newhouse
Bombay Sapphire has launched an exclusive new travel retail gift pack called Bombay Sapphire Reign, which contains a one-litre bottle of Bombay Sapphire and a recipe booklet.