MARITIME AND MERCANTILE INTERNATIONAL (MMI) AND EMIRATES LEISURE RETAIL (ELR) APPOINTED TO DEVELOP WORLD-CLASS TRADE AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE AT ZANZIBAR ABEID AMANI KARUME INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ZNZ)

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Jan 11, 2022

– MMI and ELR have been appointed master concessionaires for F&B, duty free and will operate the commercial spaces of the new terminal at Zanzibar Airport

– MMI and ELR, in partnership with global design giants, Eight Inc, to create the world’s first seamless airport travel retail experience

– Expands MMI and ELR presence in travel retail across five continents

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 22 December 2021 / PRNewswire / – Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) and Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) have been appointed the main concessionaire for all food and beverage, duty free and commercial outlets in the new Terminal 3 at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

Andrew Day, CEO of Emirates Leisure Retail and MMI Group

MMI and ELR join forces to create and deliver a next-generation, world-class customer experience at ZNZ starting in spring 2022. The companies’ vast international expertise will bring a mix of Zanzibar-inspired food and drink outlets, as well as ‘a multi-category, duty-free shop experience showcasing a carefully selected range of the world’s best brands.

André DayEmirates Leisure Retail and MMI Group CEO said:

“We are delighted to have been appointed master concessionaires for the catering, duty-free and shopping areas of the new Terminal 3 in Zanzibar airport. This represents a bold and exciting next step for ELR and MMI. We currently have more than 100 points of sale in more than 20 national and international airports, across the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Asia. Our goal has always been to expand our presence and do so in a way that allows us to continually challenge existing standards and develop our global expertise.

We strive to create innovative, engaging and ever-changing retail environments for airports that generate added value, for airport operators, brands and our traveling guests. Our ambition is to set a new standard of excellence and airport experience. We are very excited to take the next step with Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and look forward to working with Eight Inc to deliver a truly innovative and seamless F&B consumer and retail experience that is transforming the way consumers travelers spend their time in an airport. . “

Eight Inc, the world-renowned creative collective, has been nominated to work with MMI and ELR to develop a new concept of master plan, intended to create a unique customer experience at the airport. Eight Inc will explore and create the journey of passengers, in all duty-free, foodservice and commerce spaces, incorporating a full suite of integrated digital solutions. It will redefine travel retail and create a sense of belonging for travelers, by bringing together Zanzibar character and design with the latest technology, including a seamless payment solution, so consumers can pay for their restaurant and retail purchases in one transaction.

The new project will become the world’s first integrated catering and retail experience in retail, providing travelers with a unique and integrated airport experience that will be a destination in its own right.

Tim Kobe, CEO and Co-Founder of Eight Inc, commented:

“We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Emirates Leisure Retail. Zanzibar at the airport, we have a great opportunity to challenge category standards, creating a new kind of seamless and digitally integrated experience that makes life easier and more enjoyable for passengers. In an industry known for progress and invention, we are preparing to take the next big leap forward. “

Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has been identified as a key investment and a redevelopment pillar to support that of Zanzibar growth in the travel and tourism economy and is set to become a new standard of experience for all travelers and the model for future developments. Not just a transit point, but a global destination for the international traveler.

The newly constructed Terminal 3 is expected to serve more than 1.5 million passengers with DNA maintenance on 4000 flights annually at the airport.

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