Tuesday

08:30 08:35

Introduction


08:35 09:10

The future of Tobacco in duty free

Panel discussion with the regional duty free associations.
Keith Spinks, ETRC
Santiago Llairo, Corporate Affairs & Communication Worldwide Duty Free, JTI 
Sunil Tuli, President, APTRA
Ramesh Cidambi, Director of IT and Logistics, Dubai Duty Free


09:10 09:50

Diverging horizons

Airline & inflight retail developments.
A review of airline performance in the region, the emergence of the low cost sector and developments within the inflight duty free business in the region.
Keith Hunter, Inflight Duty Free Vice President, Qatar Airways
Selwyn Grimsley, CEO, Tourvest
Rami Madi, General Manager, Traveller Limited

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09:50 10:30

Lost opportunities in airport retailing

A candid critique of what can be done within airports to increase footfall and penetration and the potential costs of inaction.
Nigel Dolby, Dolby Consulting
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports Company


10:30 11:15

Business networking Session (with coffee)

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11:15 11:30

Video (part 2) New Horizons: Airline & Airport development, by Marshall Arts International


11:30 12:15

India: Incredible!

An insider view of this high potential but complex market.
Susan Gray, Consultant, Airport Commerce & Talent Management
Deepak Talwar, Chairman, IDFS Tradings (India)

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12:15 13:00

Retailing expertise in duty free

A diverse perspective on the potential and the challenges for travel retail in
the Middle East.
Nilesh Khalkho, CEO, Sharaf Electronics
Revic Tantoco, Marketing Manager, IDFS (Morocco)
Abdel Kader Katamish, Vice President Duty Free Shops, Egyptair

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13:00 13:40

Closing keynote

Phil Humphreys, Managing Director, Global Travel and Middle East, Diageo

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13:40 13:45

Closing remarks

Anthony Chalhoub, MEDFA President


13:45 14:30

Lunch

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14:30 22:00

Desert Safari

(limited to 100 participants)


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