VIDEO: Dufry CEO on Autogrill, ESG and Asia Pacific

In his first video interview to be broadcast to the trade, Dufry CEO Xavier Rossinyol talks candidly to TRBusiness on the progress of Dufry’s acquisition of Autogrill, its ESG commitments and ambitions, as well as the company’s desire to capitalise on opportunities within the Asia Pacific region, despite the fact that international operators are still not permitted to directly operate duty free stores in Mainland China… Read more…

[UPDATED] Reaction continues on UK’s reversal of VAT-free shopping plan

Reaction from travel retail and the wider tax refund and advisory communities continues to pour in following the government’s announcement on Monday (17 October) to shelve a proposal to re-introduce a tax free shopping mechanism for non-UK visitors… Read more…

Renovations at full steam across Portugal estate, reports Aer Rianta Intl

Aer Rianta International (ARI) Chief Commercial Officer and Deputy CEO Anthony Kenny has told TRBusiness that the newly won Portugal Duty Free joint venture operations have been trading ‘ahead of forecast’, spurred by the busy summer season… Read more…

Tax Free World Association presidential election to take place on 9 December

Members of the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Management Committee (MC) will gather on 9 December to elect the association’s president… Read more…

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