Mumbai, September 8, 2017: With a promise to unswervingly offer an enriching retail experience to air travellers transiting through Mumbai, GVK MIAL, the company that administers Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, today announced the store launch of the iconic British toy shop chain – Hamleys at the airport’s Terminal 1 departures.
Launching its first outlet at the domestic terminal, the Hamleys’ store will offer an expansive traveller-friendly product range, exclusively curated for customers, on-the-go. In line with the existing trends and international launches, the new store, in addition to offering a vibrant atmosphere at Terminal 1, will present a range of merchandise that includes innovative products like travel games, amongst others, making for a perfect in-flight entertainment. Registering one of the highest footfalls amongst airport stores across the globe, the Hamleys outlet at the domestic terminal will make for an ideal pit stop for buying gifts, souvenirs and toys.
Touted as one of the most preferred retail destinations in India, CSIA, over the past few years has been committed to offering an array of renowned global brands. The launch of this store corroborates with GVK MIAL’s commitment in setting up a retail area which caters to the needs of travellers from every age group, transforming CSIA into an unparalleled shopping and leisure destination.
Over the years, more than 30 brands, such as Adidas, Lacoste, Fossil and Delsey, have made their foray into travel retail in India through CSIA. With over 150 outlets, the Mumbai International Airport constantly works towards offering desirable features and best-in-class services through state-of-the-art infrastructure to its passengers. The airport has successfully set up a retail spread that caters to the need of travelers and promises to offer an enriching retail experience to air travelers transiting through the city.
About GVK MIAL
GVK Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd (MIAL) is a Public Private Partnership joint venture between a GVK-led consortium and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). GVK MIAL was awarded the mandate for operating and modernizing Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (CSIA). Through this transformational initiative, GVK MIAL aims to make CSIA one of the world’s best airports, which consistently delights customers besides being the pride of Mumbai. The new integrated Terminal 2 at CSIA enhances the airport’s capacity to service over 45 million passengers and one million tons of cargo annually.