Speaking on the first day of the annual ASUTIL conference, which attracted over 180 delegates from both North and South America, Colm McLoughlin's presentation on 'The Dubai Duty Free Retail Experience' was widely acknowledged as being one of the highlights of the two-day event. Organised by Raven Fox, the publishers of Duty Free News International, the conference featured a host of senior representatives from both the duty free, airline and retail industry.
Mr. McLoughlin's presentation provided an overview of the U.A.E. and the growth of Dubai over the past 30 years. Positioning Dubai as a modern day success story, the presentation showcased some of the ambitious projects in the private and public sector that would ensure Dubai's undisputed reputation as a top business and leisure destination. The presentation also underlined the success of the duty free operation and the pivotal role it plays in the overall promotion of Dubai worldwide.
"The delegates were genuinely interested in the past, present and future of Dubai and were impressed with the level of support and enthusiasm that is provided by the Government of Dubai," says Colm McLoughlin.
Martin Moodie, Publisher and Managing Director of Duty Free News International added: "This was a tremendous upbeat presentation and definitely one of the highlights of the first day. For many delegates who had limited knowledge of the region, Colm McLoughlin's speech was enlightening and an education."
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As guest international speaker at the annual South American duty-free association conference (ASUTIL) held last month in Rio de Janeiro, Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free provided delegates with a first-hand look at the phenomenal growth and development of Dubai and the duty free operation.
Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free.
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, News EditorWednesday, October 10 - 2001 at 13:08 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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Dubai Duty Free began operations in December 1983 and recorded a first year turnover of Dhs72 million (US$20 million). Following the opening of the new shopping complex in Sheikh Rashid Terminal in April 2000, turnover for last year reached a record Dhs800 (US$220 million). The current holder of Frontier's 'Airport Retailer of the Year', Dubai Duty Free has won over 70 top international awards and was recently named the 'Middle East Retailer of the Year' at the Raven Fox Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence. The operation currently employs up to 900 staff, representing 30 nationalities and speaking 36 different languages.
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