{
  "id": 12400837,
  "title": "Qatar Duty Free wins \"Airport Retailer of the Year\" for fourth consecutive year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/qatar-duty-free-wins-airport-retailer-of-the-year-for-fourth",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:44:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/06/10/2026/qatar-duty-free-wins-airport-retailer-of-the-year-for-fourth-consecutive-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar witnessed Qatar Duty Free (QDF) clinching the \"Airport Retailer of the Year\" title for an impressive fourth consecutive year at the 2026 Frontier Awards in Cannes, France. The prestigious award recognized QDF's continued investment in its retail and hospitality offerings, alongside its innovative \"experiencentricity\" concept, which prioritizes the traveler's experience at the core of every decision and interaction.\n\nQDF's success at the 2026 Frontier Awards underscores the brand's growth, creativity, and innovation year after year. In the past 12 months alone, QDF has launched 15 new retail concepts at Doha's Hamad International Airport. From the first POP MART in the Middle East to an extensive holiday activation with Charlotte Tilbury, these additions have expanded the company's presence and offerings.\n\nThe Best Speciality Concept - Hybrid & F&B category was awarded to Lancôme Café de la Rose, which received acclaim for its exceptional offering and design. This first-ever airport beauty café seamlessly blends the Lancôme beauty experience with a dedicated café space, providing travelers with a unique and distinctive way to discover the brand's Absolue Collection.\n\nThabet Musleh, Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail & Hospitality Officer, expressed his delight at receiving the recognition once again. \"We are honored and touched to once again receive the highest recognition for Qatar Duty Free at the Frontier Awards,\" he stated. \"To be presented with the 'Airport Retailer of the Year' award, for a fourth year in a row, is a fantastic achievement for our team and partners.\"",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: Qatar Duty Free (QDF) won the \"Airport Retailer of the Year\" award for the fourth consecutive year at the 2026 Frontier Awards ceremony in Cannes, France.</p> <p>QDF also received the award for \"Best Speciality Concept - Hybrid & F&B\" for the recent opening of Lancome Caf&eacute; de la Rose.</p> <p>During the ceremony, QDF was praised for its continued investment in its retail and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar Duty Free wins Airport Retailer of the Year for fourth consecutive year",
    "15 new retail concepts launched at Doha's Hamad International Airport",
    "Lancôme Café de la Rose wins Best Specialty Concept - Hybrid & F&B"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}