Panama-based Duty Free Dynamics (DFD) continues to make progress with its innovative Master Franchisor concept. Most recently the company has launched Seiko watches in high profile presentations in the Attenza duty free stores in Colombia and Ecuador. The introduction of the brand at Attenza Duty Free featured the launch of Seiko’s iconic collection: New Seiko 5 […]
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Frontier Duty Free Association prepares to work with new Canadian government as 2019 Convention convenes
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Inaugural ASUTIL Border Conference examines new Brazilian opportunities
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Cannes 2019: attendance tops record 7.5k; industry calls for a major thrust for sustainability
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Montblanc uses luxury pedigree to dominate category in travel retail
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Luxury concepts propel Shiseido Group to outperform the markets in the Americas
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Bvlgari rejuvenates its image with new luxury thrust
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Lancôme x Chiara Ferragni makeup collection animates DFS, Los Angeles International Airport and T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii
Coronavirus Update: deaths pass 1,300; virus gets an official name; TFWA still preparing to hold Asia Pacific event; cruise lines expand ban; SFO comment; Chinese consulate holds press briefing in Los Angeles
The attention of the world continues to be on China and the threat of the spreading coronavirus. The death toll from the outbreak rose above 1,300 on Thursday, and infections world-wide are approaching 60,000. The vast majority of cases remain in mainland China; outside of China, the biggest cluster of cases are on the Princess Dream cruise ship […]
SeaTrade Guest Blog: Shopping at Sea – the New Retail Reality
Travel Markets Insider Editor/Publisher Lois Pasternak was invited to share some insights on the latest developments in cruise retailing in a Guest Blog on SeaTrade Cruise News. We are delighted to share the blog here.
DFA raises $350,000 for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at sixth DFA Charity Golf Tournament
Congratulations to Duty Free Americas and the Falic Family Foundation for raising $350,000 for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Miami at yesterday’s (Feb. 6) DFA Charity Golf Tournament. The Duty Free industry in the Americas came out in record numbers to support the Foundation and its very worthwhile charity partner this year. Here are […]
New LEGO Shop in Shop opened in Panama’s Colon 2000 cruise port, Terminal II
Duty Free Dynamics has opened its first Certified LEGO Shop-in-Shop (SIS). The SIS is located in the recently expanded and renovated Duty Free Shop in Colon 2000 Cruise Port, Terminal II. Colon 2000’s new Terminal II will primarily operate as a Home Port, housing cruise ships that provide passengers from Latin America with the opportunity […]
A Travel Retail Profile: Duty Free Dynamics CEO Nicolas Dobry enhances Scuba Diving adventure with new Seiko diving watch
Nicolas Dobry, a 47-year-old diving enthusiast, and CEO of travel retail Master Franchisor Duty Free Dynamics, recently had his first opportunity to dive with his new Seiko Prospex Diver Automatic. The special edition watch was jointly developed with PADI, the mecca of recreational diving. Duty Free Dynamics’ brand portfolio of innovative, global brands for […]
Impact from Coronavirus threat spreading globally
The coronavirus outbreak took an ominous turn over the past few days. While health officials are still not sure about how deadly the virus which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan may be, the repercussions of governments attempting to contain its spread are widespread and could pose a serious threat to travel and travel […]
New Watch Distributors Directory invites the travel retail sector to share in its unique data base to facilitate networking for the industry
The global watch industry has launched a comprehensive data- base of international watch distribution, which is supported by the prestigious Baselworld as its exclusive institutional partner. The Watch Distributors Directory has been designed to offer easy and precise access that will facilitate networking watch brands with distributors around the world. The Directory will allow distributors […]
Starboard Cruise Services partners with Sephora to expand beauty offerings
Starboard Cruise Services has announced an exclusive partnership with Sephora, one of its LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton sister companies. For the first time at sea, a select number of Starboard’s cruise ship partners now carry Sephora’s private label brand, Sephora Collection. Offered in the ship’s beauty shop, the Sephora Collection features options ranging from […]
Melancia Mall faces bankruptcy threats
According to Uruguayan press reports, insolvency proceedings have begun at Melancia Shopping Mall as creditors look to recover outstanding debts. A court appointed liquidator is now managing the retail complex to assess the long-term viability of the US$60 million retail complex situated on the outskirts of the Uruguay border town of Rivera. The complex, which […]
Top Brands’ Luryx Duty Free wins exclusive contract at Asuncion’s Silvio Pettirossi airport
Luryx Duty Free, owned by Top Brands International, has won the new duty free tender at Paraguay’s Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asuncion. Under the new structure, the duty free will be run exclusively by one operator. In the past, three different operators were competing against each other: Mannah Duty Free, Golden Duty Free and […]
ForwardKeys: Tourism to the Caribbean grew 4.4% in 2019
Tourism to the Caribbean grew by 4.4% in 2019, in step with tourism growth worldwide, reports travel tracking agency Forward Keys. The increase in visitors was driven by North America. Travel from the U.S., which accounts for 53% of visitors, was up 6.5%, and travel from Canada was up 12.2%, says ForwardKeys, citing data released […]
UNWTO: Growth in international tourist arrivals continues to outpace the economy
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) worldwide grew 4% in 2019 to reach 1.5 billion, based on data reported by destinations around the world, says the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. This represents the tenth consecutive year of growth. According to the first comprehensive report on global tourism numbers and trends of the new decade, 2019 […]
Pernod research shows the importance of gifting in travel retail
Research conducted by Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PRGTR) reiterates the importance of gifting as a purchase motivator in travel retail. PRGTR conducts regular research into this area to ensure that regional and cultural nuances are reflected in the products offered and that it engages with its customers in the most effective ways possible. The […]
IWSR: Wine consumption in U.S. declines for first time in 25 years; Tito’s upsets Smirnoff as #1 distilled spirit
For the first time in 25 years, total wine consumption in the U.S. decreased in 2019, posting a -0.9% volume loss versus 2018, according to preliminary figures released by IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. For the fourth year in a row, beer volume in the U.S. was down (-2.3%), as was cider (-3.8%). However, distilled spirits […]
