Passenger growth across the Middle East and Africa continues to accelerate, yet the operating environment has rarely been more complex. Geopolitical tensions, evolving travel patterns and economic uncertainty are reshaping global aviation, exposing the fragility of established networks while creating new challenges for airports, airlines and travel retailers.
Bringing together a powerhouse line-up of industry leaders, this CEO panel features Abdeslam Agzoul, Avolta; Nuno Amaral, Aer Rianta International; Ramesh Cidambi, Dubai Duty Free; Chichi Maponya, Africa Travel Retail; Vincent Romet, Lagardère Travel Retail; and Bernard Schlafstein, Gebr. Heinemann. Together, they will explore the forces redefining travel retail across MEA—from geopolitical disruption and shifting traveller behaviour to rising costs, investment priorities and long-term growth strategies. As resilience becomes a competitive advantage, where are the greatest opportunities emerging, and what will it take to lead successfully through a new era of uncertainty?
