Business Traveller Award for Dubai Duty Free

The operation, which is on target to achieve Dhs1 billion (US$277 million) in sales for 2002, came out tops in a readers' survey conducted by the magazine in its April issue. The Business Traveller magazine is the best-selling business travel magazine in the world with separate editions for the UK, USA, Germany, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

The awards ceremony, which was held to coincide with the Arabian Travel Market taking place in Dubai, was attended by senior representatives of the travel industry. Commenting on the Dubai Duty Free award, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai said: "Business travellers account for an important segment of Dubai Duty Free customers and it's is therefore rewarding to receive an award that directly reflects the views of these discerning travellers."

Present at the ceremony to collect the award, Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free said: "Dubai Duty Free has previously been recognised by Business Traveller Germany and Business Traveller UK over the years and is delighted to accept this first award from the Middle East edition of the magazine. The operation is committed to providing travellers, both business and leisure, with a unique and enjoyable shopping experience."