Changi retail operator selected to run Noida Airport duty free
Changi retail operator selected to run Noida Airport duty free
NEW DELHI: Noida International Airport (NIA) has selected the company that operates duty free at Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur Int'l and Auckland Airport to manage the same here when this airport opens by the end of this year. NIA has awarded the concession for retail and duty-free to a consortium of Heinemann Asia Pacific and BWC Forwarders Private Limited. This includes the concession for duty-free, to be operated by Heinemann, as well as master concessions for domestic retail and international duty-paid retail, to be operated by BWC Forwarders.
"A first in domestic retail environment in India, an innovative market walkthrough concept will transform the shopping experience for domestic passengers. A wide selection of leading international brands and renowned Indian labels will be nestled in the domestic retail section," NIA said in a statement.
There is a focus on incorporating elements of local culture and heritage to showcase the artisanal traditions of Uttar Pradesh, with an array of elegant regional artefacts, textiles, woodwork, jewellery, and metalwork, among other locally sourced masterpieces.
NIA CEO Christoph Schnellmann said, “As we continue to develop Noida International Airport into a world-class facility, this partnership will provide a seamless blend of duty-free and retail shopping, catering to the diverse needs of our travellers. This will enable access to an array of premium and experiential options that will ensure our passengers' time at the airport is both enjoyable and memorable. We believe this collaboration will set a new standard for airport retail, creating an unparalleled shopping experience for travellers at Noida International Airport.”
Marvin von Plato, Heinemann Asia Pacific CEO, said, “We are excited to soon start operations at Noida International Airport together with our Indian consortium partners BWC Forwarders. The Indian growth story, particularly when it comes to travel and aviation, is an extremely exciting onwards and upwards journey to be a part of. We deeply thank the NIA team for their trust in appointing us as their very first retail partners. Together with BWC, we look forward to crafting an exceptional retail environment at Noida, and to continuously grow our shared business in India for the long term.”
Raja Bommidala, Director, BWC Forwarders, said, “We are looking forward to partnering with Heinemann to bring a truly world-class traveller experience to India, merging BWC Forwarders’ wealth of supply chain and logistics experience in Indian travel retail, with Heinemann’s global expertise and track record of operational excellence. We are proud to be part of Noida International Airport, the world's newest gateway to India.”
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