Year in Review: Images
Images of the Year (II)
Ospree Duty Free brings out the stars at dazzling APTRA India gala evening
Ospree Duty Free brought its hosting of the APTRA India conference (7-9 April) to a spectacular close with an unforgettable Gala evening at Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
The event featured exclusive launches, high-level networking, a gala dinner, and appearances by famed Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh and Indian actor, film director and producer Ajay Devgn.
The full story from a memorable evening can be found here.
Discovering the magic of abilities with Mitti Café at Mumbai Airport
Martin Moodie’s images from a visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International showcase one of the truly great initiatives in airport food & beverage.
Mitti Café in India is part of a remarkable social enterprise founded by the extraordinary Alina Alam. It is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities by providing them with opportunities for economic independence and dignity.
“After landing at the Mumbai gateway in the early hours of this morning, I was being led to the car arranged to take me to my hotel when I spotted a Mitti Café in the public space outside the terminal. For me it was an instant must-visit moment,” Moodie wrote.
“I chatted with the team, congratulating them on what they and the organisation had achieved. Have I ever had a friendlier welcome at an airport F&B outlet? I doubt it. As I went to bid farewell, one of the team, Vivek, insisted I first stop for a hot Chai. Tired after my long flight from Hong Kong and the lateness of the hour, it was the perfect pick-me up. Not that I needed it. As not for the first time, the Mitti Café team had made my spirits soar.”
Full story here.
Going big at the Hainan Expo
The fifth China International Consumer Products Expo (Hainan Expo) proved another big success in Haikou in April, with China Tourism Group and its subsidiary China Duty Free Group once again making a high-profile appearance.
The company’s large and dynamic exhibition presence over 600sq m drew large crowds, with diverse product zones and interactive features to the fore.
Full story here.
Qatar Duty Free hosts dazzling airport-wide takeover to mark 25th anniversary
Qatar Duty Free launched a spectacular, high-profile campaign to mark its 25th anniversary, with a full branded takeover at Hamad International Airport from 1 May. Throughout the remainder of the year, travellers have encountered exclusive experiences, dazzling visual displays and an array of offers designed to salute the travel retailer’s status as a global leader in airport retail and hospitality.
Full story here.
‘May the 4th be with you’
To coincide with ‘Star Wars Day’ on 4 May, Warsaw Chopin Airport invited guests to experience scenes and characters from the saga, in a project between Polish Airports along with Disney, Lego and the Dressler publishing house that delighted travellers.
Full story here.
Barton & Guestier celebrates 300 years as a pioneering wine force
Leading French wine company Barton & Guestier celebrated its 300th anniversary on 19 June with a sumptuous gala occasion at Palais de la Bourse in Bordeaux, the city where its journey began.
Founded in 1725 by Irishman Thomas Barton and Daniel Guestier, Barton & Guestier has developed a premium brand strategy based on AOC and varietal wines from the main French wine-growing regions: Bordeaux, Loire, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, Languedoc, Provence and Gascony.
The full story from a memorable and poignant evening can be found here.
Alfarag Duty Free’s game-changing flagship opening in Addis Ababa
“Africa has always been perceived as usually having low-standard outlets. We’re trying to change that perception and get people to understand there is a different vibe in Africa in the travel retail industry. And this is an example of it.”
So said Alfarag Duty Free Managing Director Anwar Farag as the travel retailer revealed its flagship store at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, positioned as an example for all African airports.
Images and video appear in our extensive on-location story here.
Morpho Travel Experience honours Peruvian culture with colourful Lima openings
Acclaimed destination travel retailer Morpho Travel Experience officially inaugurated its stores in the new terminal at Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport in early July.
These showcase the company’s vibrant and colourful spaces and the retailer’s commitment to partnerships with local artisans and communities.
Full story here.
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