(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Qatar Duty Free (QDF) yesterday announced that it received three awards at the recent 2015 Duty Free News International Global Awards held in London.
Besides winning the award for Global Travel Retailer of the Year - the most coveted prize at the annual ceremony, QDF also bagged awards for Airport Travel Retailer of the Year and Best New Shop Opening (since January 2014) for its Marmalade Market concept at the Hamad International Airport (HIA).
"Qatar Duty Free is delighted to have been recognised by Duty Free News International at its annual global awards ceremony," said Keith Hunter, senior vice-president of QDF.
"We are honoured to be chosen by this leading publication as both the Global Travel Retailer of the Year and the Airport Travel Retailer of the Year, and to receive the award for Best New Shop Opening. These awards come at the end of a busy and exciting year for Qatar Duty Free, which moved to Hamad International Airport in April last year, and it is very satisfying to know that the hard work of our team has been acknowledged within the industry."
This is the third consecutive year that QDF, which has been operating since 2001, has been awarded the prize for Global Travel Retailer of the Year, beating tough competition from other global travel retailers.
At HIA, QDF offers 40,000sqm of combined retail, food and beverage facilities, featuring more than 70 retail outlets that offer designer labels, fashion, electronics, gourmet foods and more.
In addition, more than 30 cafés and restaurants offer a selection of global and local cuisine. Other luxury brands available at HIA include Bulgari, Hermès, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Mont Blanc, Rolex and Chanel.
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