DUFRY & GTDC Ltd is a travel retail and duty‑free retail enterprise operating in Ghana, formed through a partnership between Dufry, a global travel retailer, and the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) — a state‑owned tourism development agency.
At its core, DUFRY & GTDC Ltd manages duty‑free and international retail shops located mainly in travel hubs such as Kotoka International Airport in Accra and associated diplomatic and retail outlets in the city. These shops serve international travellers, diplomats, and retail consumers by offering a wide selection of luxury and premium products, including perfumes, cosmetics, fashion accessories, watches, spirits, chocolates, and other travel retail merchandise.
Dufry – The Global Travel Retail Partner
Dufry (soon rebranded globally as Avolta AG) is a Swiss‑based leader in travel retail with a long history dating back to the 19th century. It operates thousands of duty‑free and duty‑paid retail outlets across airports, cruise liners, seaports, and tourist centres in more than 70 countries worldwide. This global experience and retail expertise underpin the operations of DUFRY & GTDC Ltd in Ghana, ensuring travellers have access to high‑quality brands and duty‑free shopping experiences.
GTDC – Supporting Tourism Development
The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) is a government‑linked entity established with a mandate to promote tourism investment and develop tourism infrastructure in Ghana. Its collaboration with Dufry leverages international retail expertise to enhance the retail experience for visitors and tourists, supporting broader goals of tourism growth and economic development in the country.
What DUFRY & GTDC Ltd Offers
- Duty‑Free Shopping: A variety of international brands on sale without certain local taxes and duties, particularly targeting international travellers.
- Luxury & Lifestyle Products: Including fragrances, fashion accessories, watches, gifts, and premium consumables.
- Convenient Retail at Travel Hubs: Structured retail space within airport departure and arrival areas for convenient shopping before or after flights.
Overall, DUFRY & GTDC Ltd combines global retail competence with local tourism development strategy to offer quality duty‑free shopping experiences for visitors and residents, while also contributing to Ghana’s tourism economy and international gateway services.