Dubai Duty Free named 'Middle East Travel Retailer of the Year'

Formerly known as the Raven Fox Awards and renamed after the industry publication, Duty Free News International, the DFNI awards are a celebration of the very best in the duty free industry and are based on votes received from industry partners.

Commenting on the unprecedented ninth consecutive win for Dubai Duty Free, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman, Dubai Airports Company, said:

'The DFNI Awards are true industry honours and it is gratifying to know that Dubai Duty Free is consistently seen as the best in the business amongst its peers.'

Voting forms for the DFNI Asia Pacific awards were sent to a special industry 'academy' of retailers, suppliers and agents serving the region. Voting forms were also distributed through the Duty Free News International publication and on-line.

Accepting the award in Singapore on behalf of Dubai Duty Free, Managing Director, Colm McLoughlin thanked H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum for his continuing support and praised the efforts of the duty free team of employees.

'The DFNI awards recognize excellence in service, innovation and quality within the airport retail sector and as such, it is fantastic to receive this recognition for nine years running. We hope to retain this award for many years to come and I would like to thank all of those who voted for Dubai Duty Free,' he said.

The DFNI award follows close on the heels of the Business Traveller Middle East Award for 'Best Duty Free' which was presented during the Arabian Travel Market in May.