Press release

AirPlaza retail business extended Tirana 11.08.2010

"marketplace albania" opened at Tirana International Airport

Whether it's a keepsake from Albania or a little gift for loved ones–since August 2010, passengers at Tirana International Airport can purchase last-minute national products at the newly opened "marketplace albania". The new store in the AirPlaza retail and catering complex offers an extensive range of foods typical for the country such as olives, spices, sweets and honey, along with Albanian CDs and DVDs. The store is operated by AIM (Albania in Miniature), which already runs a souvenir shop under the same name on the departure level. "AIM's decision for "marketplace albania" is once again a vote of confidence for us at the airport. We take it as proof of a successful partnership," Dr. Peter Poungias, Managing Director of HOCHTIEF AirPort Retail (HTAR), says. HTAR, a subsidiary of airport manager and operator HOCHTIEF AirPort, has held the master concession for the retail and catering business at Tirana International Airport since 2006, operating it under the name AirPlaza. As a wholly owned subsidiary of airport manager HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH, HTAR bundles the company's competencies in airport retail business. At Tirana International Airport, HTAR holds the master concession for all retail, duty-free and catering business. HOCHTIEF AirPort acquired 47 percent of the shares of the airport company Tirana International Airport SH.P.K. in 2006 and since then has been responsible for operational management.

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