The partial federal government shutdown could reach a cost of more than $100 million daily for the U.S. economy just through the impact on travel, according to a preliminary calculation by the U.S. Travel Association’s economic research department. This includes a daily cost of nearly $50 million in direct domestic travel spending, plus more than $50 million in indirect and induced […]
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DFA opens 10,000 sqm Panda Free Shop on the border in Rio Branco, Uruguay
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International Shoppes transforms new T1 store in JFK to elevate the customer experience
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Starboard’s “Sensory Shopping Journey” on Celebrity Edge includes retail with a purpose for Malala Fund, sustainability and empowerment
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One on One with Brown-Forman’s Marshall Farrer: Bullish on future as TR portfolio generates global growth
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DFASS rebrands as 3Sixty and promises Duty Free and More
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This is Furla’s year in retail, says Americas CEO Scott Link
Stellar Partners: Susan Stackhouse retires; Padraig Drennan named President & CEO
Stellar Partners, Inc. founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Susan Stackhouse is retiring after leading the company for 30 years and Padraig Drennan, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2017, will take over the role of President and CEO for the organization. “I am proud of Stellar’s success over the years. Now the time is […]
Speakers, more sponsors announced for TFWA China’s Century Conference
Pre-registration for the 2019 TFWA China’s Century Conference, which will be held in partnership with APTRA at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Sanya, Haitang Bay from March 5-7, is now open at www.tfwa.com. China Duty Free Group (CDFG), Central Japan International Airport Co. (Nagoya), Alibaba, Ctrip.com and Lagardère Travel Retail are among those companies taking to the […]
Indy Airport names Hudson Group and Paradies Lagardère as new retailers in first phase of “Concessions Refresh” bids
The Indianapolis Airport Authority Board approved five new contracts for specialty retail and services vendors last week during the IAA’s monthly board meeting at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), with Hudson Group and Paradies Lagardère both coming out with multi-store contracts. These contracts are the first round of approvals the Indy airport will make […]
UNWTO: International tourist arrivals reach 1.4 billion two years ahead of forecasts
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in 2018, totaling 1.4 billion according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. UNWTO’s long term forecast issued in 2010 estimated the 1.4 billion mark would be reached in 2020, yet the “remarkable growth” of international arrivals in recent years has brought it two years ahead, says the organization. […]
Nassau Airport Development Company issues Airport Hotel RFP
Officials at the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) are seeking proponents to design, finance, construct and operate an on-site hotel at Lynden Pindling International Airport. On Monday, January 21, the company issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) document outlining details required to bid on the proposed airport hotel project. Final proposal submissions will be due […]
Pernod Ricard Global TR names new VP marketing
Craig Johnson, currently Vice President Global Marketing, Absolut Vodka at The Absolut Company, has been appointed to the position of Vice President Marketing of Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PR GTR) from January 2019. Johnson reports to Mohit Lal, CEO of Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, and will be based in Pernod Ricard Global Travel […]
Haleybrooke International to launch Penderyn Whisky in Americas for Travel Retail
Haleybrooke International will represent Welsh distiller Penderyn in the Americas and other selected markets, collaborating with Richard McGratty of McG Consultants on the agreement for Penderyn Single Malt Whiskies. Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky is made at the Penderyn Distillery located in the southern foothills of the famous Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales in […]
Bottega gains new airline listings for prosecco ‘minis’ range
Bottega Spa continues to gain airline listings, and is now available on 27 carriers. In 2018 alone, the famed prosecco producer introduced 20cl bottles of its Bottega Gold and Bottega Rose Gold to 13 airlines around the world. Bottega’s small format bottles have also been taken on by several rail operators last year, including Virgin Trains, Great Western, Rail Gourmet […]
Newark Liberty Airport selects Munich Airport Int’l to operate T1
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners has selected Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) to operate and maintain the new $2.7-billion Terminal One, which is replacing outmoded Terminal A. The vote took place at the December meeting. Beginning in 2019, MAI will manage operations, maintenance and concessions functions in the existing Terminal […]
3Sixty and Avianca Holdings sign agreement for On Line Market Platform for Latin American airline network
3Sixty (formerly DFASS) and airline group Avianca Holdings (AVH) have signed an agreement to convert the current inflight concessions with AVH’s controlled airlines into an innovative pre-order duty free and duty paid platform. The new Joint Business Agreement (JBA) will start with Avianca (Colombia), Aerogal (Ecuador), TACA (Peru), and LACSA (Costa Rica), and will service […]
The Macallan “makes the call” with its first global brand advertising campaign
The Macallan has launched its first global advertising campaign across TV, cinema and digital channels. The campaign is designed to underpin the brand’s luxury credentials. The campaign cornerstone is a 90-second hero film, which brings to life the message Make The Call, created to illustrate the philosophy of The Macallan. According to Edrington, Make The […]
Ryan Reynolds chosen as new face of Armani Code fragrance
Ryan Reynolds has been chosen as the new face of Giorgio Armani’s Armani Code fragrances. The new Armani Code campaign starring the Canadian actor and producer will be released worldwide in February 2019. The first campaign starring the actor will be dedicated to Armani Code Absolu, the new Armani Code fragrance. The film was directed […]
Sazerac partners with Casa San Matias to introduce Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal
Sazerac is launching a new family of mezcals called Los Vecinos del Campo in close partnership with Casa San Matias and a group of mezcaleros in Oaxaca, Mexico. These hand-crafted spirits are produced by 10 families in the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca who have been utilizing traditional methods to create agave spirits for generations. The […]
Chevallier brings special industry understanding to new role
Dominique Chevallier, after 20 years in the TR industry including senior positions with Estée Lauder, is transitioning to Real Estate and has joined EWM Realty International, one of the leading agencies in the region, associated with both Berkshire Hathaway and Christie’s International Real Estate. Chevallier is bringing her extensive experience and professionalism dealing with the luxury […]
