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World's Biggest Duty Free Agreement Signed

Jan'15

The tender initiated by İGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş. for the management of duty free shops was awarded to Unifree DutyFree for 25 years. The company will build the largest duty free shopping area of Turkey and the world in İstanbul's New Airport on a 53 thousand square meter space offering a remarkable shopping experience.

The winner of the tender for the management of duty free shops in Istanbul's New Airport, that will carry Turkey's role in the aviation industry to the summit, is announced. Unifree DutyFree was awarded the tender for the management of duty free shops for 25 years by İGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş. Unifree DutyFree will serve on an area of 53 thousand square meters at the new airport benefiting from its 30 years experience in Turkish travel retailing and 135 years international experience of its partner Gebr. Heinemann. Unifree DutyFree is planning to invest 120 million Euros and gather more than 400 domestic and foreign luxury brands under one roof with an architectural design that preserves the fabric of Istanbul.