‘Star Story Asia Pacific’ Awarded to Duty Free Maldives

The first edition of the annual awards for the travel retail employees across airports, airlines, downtown stores, and the cruise sector, The Travel Retail Superstar Awards recognized Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)’s Duty Free Maldives, Back office & Merchandising team. The team was crowned with the ‘Star Story Asia Pacific’ award. 
 
The announcement was made at the virtual Travel Retail Expo, hosted by The Moodie Davitt Report. Needless to say, it is the largest multi-media publishing platform in the travel retail industry, gleamed the spotlight on the frontline and behind the scenes heroes and heroines who have helped keep the travel retail industry going throughout the most profound and sustained crisis it has ever faced in the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
Having made it through tough scrutiny by organizers, MACL’s winning team made it to an esteemed list among international winners from Glasgow, London Heathrow, Dubai, North America, and Singapore travel retail companies that received awards in different categories.  
 
Such recognition comes to the team at a time when employees have dedicated to going above and beyond while on duty to ensure service remains at its best even in tough times. The team is deservingly excited for the milestone recognition on an international platform.  
 
Keep an eye out for some thrilling revelations at the Maldives Duty Free – new brands and a revamped retail concept offering a holistic shopping experience for passengers passing through Velana International Airport.