Duty Free revenue continues to swell at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi, Aug 9, 2010 (WAM)- Duty Free retail turnover at Abu Dhabi International Airport grew 19 per cent during the first half of 2010 to US$75 million, outperforming the airport's passenger growth of 11.7 per cent over the same period. Furthermore, spend per passenger increased by 7.2 per cent amounting to US US$14.47. Huraiz Almur bin Huraiz, Abu Dhabi Airports Company's Chief Commercial Officer, said: "Retail spending at our airport is significantly stronger than passenger growth, a clear sign that we are succeeding in encouraging travellers to spend more. We believe two key trends are at play: firstly consumer confidence is returning, following the impact of the global economic recession, and secondly ADAC's investment program in Terminal 1 and the upgraded retail offerings in Terminal 3 are delivering results. Our Shop-Dine-Unwind retail proposition is really reaching out to our customers." All categories have performed strongly, with Luxury, Perfume '&' Cosmetics, Liquor, Gold and Electronics seeing particularly strong returns. – Emirates News Agency, WAM