Thai’s King Power Duty Free, World’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2018
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Thailand’s King Power Duty Free has won the world’s ultimate accolade for travel, tourism and hospitality industry excellence, voted ‘World’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2018 in the 25th World Travel Awards. King Power Duty Free triumphed ahead of than a hundred duty free operators worldwide including shortlisted finalists China Duty Free Group, Hong Kong’s DFS, Dubai Duty Free, Swiss-based Dufry, Duty Free Americas, Germany’s Heinemann Duty Free, France’s Lagardere Travel Retail, and South Korea’s Lotte Duty Free and The Shilla Duty Free.
“The award strengthens Thailand’s tourism image as a world class destination while underlining the outstanding capability of a Thai company,” said King Power Group CEO, Mr Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha. “King Power is proud to be Thai and committed to the national travel retail business, setting a new benchmark for world-class duty free shopping experience.”
Operated by King Power International, King Power Duty Free was earlier voted Asia’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2018 in the regional finals of the World Travel Awards.
World Travel Award was established in 1993 to annually acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence across key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Today the brand is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence, voted by travel, tourism and consumer trade executives.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific award did King Power Duty Free win?
Which specific award did King Power Duty Free win?
King Power Duty Free was voted 'World’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2018' at the 25th World Travel Awards. This is considered the ultimate accolade for excellence in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.
Q.Which other global duty free operators did King Power Duty Free triumph over?
Which other global duty free operators did King Power Duty Free triumph over?
They triumphed over more than a hundred other operators, including shortlisted finalists such as China Duty Free Group, DFS, Dubai Duty Free, Dufry, Duty Free Americas, Heinemann Duty Free, Lagardere Travel Retail, and Lotte Duty Free.
Q.What broader impact does King Power's CEO believe this award has for Thailand?
What broader impact does King Power's CEO believe this award has for Thailand?
King Power Group CEO, Mr Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, believes the award strengthens Thailand’s tourism image. He stated it positions Thailand as a world-class destination and highlights the outstanding capabilities of Thai companies.
Q.Has King Power Duty Free received any other significant awards in the same year?
Has King Power Duty Free received any other significant awards in the same year?
Yes, King Power Duty Free was previously voted Asia’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2018. This regional award was also part of the World Travel Awards, preceding their global recognition.
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