Our Managing Director & CEO Elena Sorlini took the stage at this year’s MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DUTY FREE ASSOCIATION (MEADFA) Conference, held right here in Abu Dhabi. In her keynote address, Ms. Sorlini shared valuable insights into the future of travel retail, exploring the crucial role of technology, strategic partnerships, and immersive brand experiences in shaping the next generation of airport experiences. She also reflected on the successful first year of operations at Zayed International Airport (AUH), highlighting key learnings and emphasising the vital importance of collaboration between airports, airlines, retailers, and brands in driving growth and innovation. Abu Dhabi Airports is proud to be the official host of the 22nd MEADFA Conference, taking place at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel from 17-19 November. This leading industry event promotes the business potential and global standing of the Middle East & Africa Duty Free industry. شاركت إيلينا سورليني، العضو المنتدب والرئيس التنفيذي لمطارات أبوظبي، في مؤتمر MEADFA المنعقد في أبوظبي هذا العام. قدمت السيدة سورليني خلال كلمتها الرئيسية، رؤى قيمة حول مستقبل تجارة التجزئة في السفر، متناولة الدور المحوري للتكنولوجيا، والشراكات الاستراتيجية، وتجارب العلامات التجارية التفاعلية في تشكيل جيل جديد من تجارب المطارات. كما استحضرت النجاح الكبير للعام الأول من العمليات في مطار زايد الدولي، مسلطة الضوء على أبرز النقط المستفادة، ومؤكدة على أهمية التعاون بين المطارات، وشركات الطيران، وتجار التجزئة، والعلامات التجارية لدفع النمو والابتكار. تفخر مطارات أبوظبي بأن تكون المضيف الرسمي لمؤتمر MEADFA الثاني والعشرين، الذي سيقام في فندق فيرمونت باب البحر من 17 إلى 19 نوفمبر. يعزز هذا الحدث الرائد في الصناعة الإمكانات التجارية والمكانة العالمية لصناعة الأسواق الحرة في الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا
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