Virtual Awards Ceremony 
Wednesday 16 June 

2021 Winners

DFNI Asia Awards winners were announced in an online special virtual ceremony.

Don’t worry if you missed the awards though as the ceremony is still available to view now via our dedicated events platform, Swapcard.


We would like to thank our entrants and sponsors for your continued support.

Airport in Asia Pacific with the Most Supportive Approach to Retail

Winner: Changi Airport Group


Exceptional Achievement by a Cruise Retailer

Winner: Reinventing Cruise Line Retail - Starboard Cruise Services


Exceptional Achievement by an Inflight Retailer

Winner: 3Sixty Duty Free


Exceptional Achievement by an Airport Retailer in the Middle East

Winner: Dubai Duty Free


Exceptional Achievement by an Airport Retailer in Asia Pacific

Winner: Delhi Duty Free Services


Exceptional Achievement by a Downtown Retailer

Winner: Main Store - Lotte Duty Free


Best New Shop Opening

Winner: Kannur Duty Free - GMR Kannur Duty Free Services


Exceptional Achievement by an Online Retailer

Winner: King Power Team Power - King Power International


Hero Fashion, Jewellery, Watches or Gifting Product of the Year

Winner: Ray-Ban You’re On China Exclusive Sunglasses – Luxottica

Highly commended: Singapore Airlines Mahjong Set – KrisShop


Hero Tobacco & NGP Product of the Year

Winner: Nub Travel Retail Exclusive - J. Cortès & Oliva Cigars


Hero Confectionery & Fine Food Product of the Year

Winner: Toblerone Gingery Orange - Mondelēz World Travel Retail


Hero Beauty Product of the Year

Winner: Long Haul Spa


Hero Wines & Spirits Product of the Year

Winner: Squealing Pig Rosé Gin - Treasury Wine Estates

Highly commended: The Macallan Concept Number 2 - Edrington Global Travel Retail


Duty Free Experience of the Year

Winner: Discover IQOS - Philip Morris International X Play Retail

Highly commended: KOL Partnership in Taiwan - Whyte & Mackay


Asia Pacific Supplier of the Year

Sponsored by: 

Winner: The Hershey Company


Sustainability & CSR Initiative of the Year

Winner: Thailand Smiles With You - King Power International


Asia Pacific & Middle East Travel Retailer of the Year

Sponsored by: 

Winner: Lotte Duty Free


Team of the Year

Winner: Whyte & Mackay