Lagardère Travel Retail and local partner Bevco Limited have been awarded an exclusive concession to operate two duty free stores at the new Julius Nyerere International Airport Terminal 3 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The French travel retailer, which already has an African presence in Senegal and Gabon is hoping to further capitalise on the region’s ‘resilience, attractiveness and air traffic’.

Lagardère Travel Retail and the Tanzanian spirits distributor have partnered exclusively to build and operate the new stores at Dar es Salaam International Airport, one of the region’s most dynamic hubs, according to the retailer.

Spanning 206sq m and 160sq m respectively, the outlets will feature core duty free categories, along with travel accessories, souvenirs and snacks.

DIVERSIFYING THE OFFER

Lagardère notes that its Aelia Duty Free shopping concept will significantly improve the passenger experience in the airport and diversify the offer. The shop will feature a range of local brands reflecting Tanzanian culture, architecture and cuisine and create a strong sense of place.

Frédéric Chevalier, COO EMEA at Lagardère Travel Retail said: “We’re delighted to have won this exclusive concession at Dar es Salaam airport alongside our very strong local partner. We look forward to developing our innovative concept which brings together powerful, international brands and the unique, vibrant culture of Tanzania.

“By working closely with Bevco Limited we want to support Tanzania Airport authority in raising its standards of excellence and appeal to international travellers. We have significant growth ambitions for our operations on the African continent and hope our experience in Tanzania will continue to consolidate our position as a leading international travel retailer in the region.”

Béatrice & Régis Voegel, owners of Incodeal AG, the parent company of Bevco Limited added: “For 20 years, we have been committed to distributing and promoting international wine and spirit brands all over Africa.

“Tanzania as a place to invest and work, and moreover as a country, is very near and dear to our heart. We do believe indeed that Tanzania through its great people and significant structural and economic reforms is a huge influencer and serious growth driver for the region.

“We are therefore thrilled to extend our domestic market activities into travel retail in a joint venture with a world recognised specialist, Lagardère Travel Retail, and in close collaboration with Tanzania Airport Authority and all local partners.”

*All store renderings courtesy of Lagardère Travel Retail.