Qatar Tribune: QDF named World’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2025 at World Travel Awards

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has been named the World’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2025 at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala, held on December 6, 2025, at Exhibition World in Bahrain. This is the highest award in the category, recognising Qatar Duty Free’s outstanding performance and service in the global travel retail industry.

The World Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel and tourism worldwide, based on votes from industry professionals and consumers.

This latest win reflects Qatar Duty Free’s dedication to creating exceptional shopping experiences for travellers at Hamad International Airport.

Ahead of this global-level win, Qatar Duty Free won the regional round in October, being named Middle East’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2025, cementing its reputation as the regional travel retail hub.

Earlier this year, Qatar Duty Free earned several other prestigious honours, including Retailer of the Year at the Frontier Awards and World’s Best Airport Shopping at the Skytrax World Airport Awards, further signalling its leadership in the industry.

Regarding the win, Thabet Musleh, chief retail & hospitality officer at Qatar Airways Group, said: “Winning at the World Travel Awards is another great moment of recognition for our team.

“It shows that the hard work, creativity, and care we put into every detail truly makes the difference. We do so much more than just sell products - we create experiences that travellers remember.

“Rounding off our 25th anniversary year with this award proves that Qatar Duty Free is not only leading today but is ready to continue blazing the trail ahead.”