UAE/INTERNATIONAL. The Middle East and Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) has named the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi as the venue for its 2024 conference. As reported in our coverage from the recent Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Asia Pacific event, it will take place from 17-19 November.
Managed by TFWA, this year’s MEADFA Conference will be hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports. MEADFA said the choice of the location for the event reflects Abu Dhabi’s commitment to enhancing its infrastructure and global connectivity.
MEADFA noted that Abu Dhabi’s forward-thinking approach is exemplified by the new terminal at Zayed International Airport, which it said has become “a symbol of the emirate’s ambition and world-renowned hospitality”.
Designed to handle 45 million passengers annually, the state-of-the-art terminal doubles the airport’s previous capacity, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s vision to boost tourism and strengthen its status as a key aviation hub. Read more…
