UAE. Fine wine and luxury spirit retailer Le Clos was named Airport Drinks Retailer of the Year 2017 at the Drinks International Travel Retail Awards held during TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes earlier this month.
The Maritime and Mercantile International-owned Le Clos operates five outlets at Dubai International Airport.
The retailer said the award follows a year of world record-breaking achievements and is testament to Le Clos’ success in setting new standards in luxury travel retail.
Maritime Mercantile International Group CEO Andrew Day said: “We are truly honoured to have received this prestigious industry award as it recognises everything that we are so proud of in Le Clos. The dedication and knowledge of our staff, the strength and commitment of our partners and the continued support of Dubai Airport to provide a world-class home to enable us to create an exceptional luxury travel retail experience for travellers.
“In what has already been an exceptional year for Le Clos, this accolade is both great recognition and an important reminder for us to keep looking forward too. We will continue to strive in our goal to deliver extraordinary world-class experiences for our guests, in whichever way they choose to interact with us, as ultimately they will always be the true measure of our success.”
“We will continue to strive in our goal to deliver extraordinary world-class experiences for our guests”
Dubai Airports Commercial Group Executive Vice President Eugene Barry commented: “Le Clos has a unique product offering and expertise that perfectly captures this specialised market segment. The team’s commitment to provide travellers with a memorable experience mirrors what we, as airport operators, aim to achieve every day.”
Le Clos has an extensive portfolio of overe 1,000 wines and 400 spirits. The collection starts from US$28 and includes some of the world’s rarest bottles.
A website enabling customers to shop at their own convenience was launched last year. The company said members of its retail team speak over 20 languages and provide services such as complimentary bottle engraving, in-store tastings and a concierge delivery service.
