DCA to host global conference on airport commercial revenues

Organised by the Airports Council International (ACI) and The Moodie Report, the three-day international event will have worshops where international experts and representatives of stakeholders of airport travel retail will discuss issues and share knowledge on various aspects of the business. Key issues on agenda for the Forum revolve around enhancing partnership between the stakeholders and bolstering the retail business at airports, while workshops will also shed light on elements critical to the future of airport retail business, and use of advertising media.

The Forum will also look into the psychological impact of the aviation security crisis on travellers and their spending behaviours at the airport as well as the effect of air travel stress on building commercial revenues. The status of global implementation of restrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols based on the recent meeting of ICAO Secretariat Study Group, will be the focus of one of the forum's briefings.

The highlight of the Forum would be the Gala Dinner at the Dubai Aviation Club, where the Airport Services Quality Awards (formerly AETRA Awards) given on March 12. To be opened by Sheikh Ahmed, who will also deliver the keynote address, the Forum will be attended by top delegates from World Duty Free, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Airports, Dubai Duty Free, Dufry, Alpha Airports Group, Aelia, Manchester Airports Group, Vancouver International Airport Authority, and numerous others.