London fragrance expert Molton Brown has released its first musk fragrance, Milk Musk. The new Milk Musk collection offers a unique interpretation of a musk fragrance using a milk accord. The milk accord is said to evoke poignant memories, and while it is still a rarely used note, Molton Brown, as a pioneer of British […]
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DUTY FREE & TRAVEL RETAIL SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
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HMSHost opens new locally-themed and unique celebrity dining options at FLL
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Multi-faceted activations from Mars Wrigley ITR bring M&M’s Block to center stage at JFK Airport
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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
Rituals launches special collection that enhances relaxation and sleep
Rituals newest collection — the Ritual of Jing — is inspired by the ancient Chinese concept of calmness, stillness and tranquility. The Ritual of Jing is available immediately in Rituals’ travel retail locations globally. The Ritual of Jing comprises two ranges – Relax and Sleep – and helps consumers create a personal sanctuary that helps […]
Calvin Klein unveils new unisex fragrance, CK EVERYONE
Calvin Klein’s new fragrance, CK EVERYONE, is a genderless scent that celebrates the freedom of self-expression, and builds on the iconic legacy of CK ONE. Made from naturally-derived alcohol and infused with ingredients derived from natural origins, the fragrance is vegan, and claims the distinction of being Calvin Klein’s first ‘clean’ fragrance. CK EVERYONE has been available from […]
Family Brands Alliance restructures and expands in the Americas
The Family Brands Alliance has announced a new structure in the Americas. The Alliance, which is made up of four 100% family-owned companies, had hoped to share the new structure with the travel retail industry at the Duty Free & Travel Retail Summit of the Americas. Formed in 2017, the Family Brand Alliance has been growing […]
Brown-Forman launches Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple in GTR after U.S. success
Following a successful launch in the United States domestic and travel retail markets, Brown-Forman Travel Retail is launching Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple in global travel retail. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple was launched this past October in bars, liquor stores and travel retail outlets across the United States. After “exceptional” response in the U.S. due to […]
m1nd-set: Travel retail revenues to take unprecedented hit following US and Italy Coronavirus measures
The U.S. ban on traffic from Schengen countries across Europe will result in a drop in traffic of over 3.5 million passengers over the two month period, reports Swiss research agency m1nd-set, who has analyzed the impact on air traffic across affected countries, following the United States’ unilateral travel ban on air traffic from Europe. […]
MAC and the Indy airport partner with Dress for Success to empower women
MAC Cosmetics celebrated the grand opening of its new boutique at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) this week with a special event in association with Dress for Success Indianapolis by giving a small group of local women makeovers and professional headshot photos to enhance their presence for career success. MAC Cosmetics is one of 15 new […]
Nearly 2 million airline seats affected by new Europe to U.S. travel ban, says OAG
Travel data provider OAG estimates that the Europe to United States travel ban announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday night, not surprisingly, will have far-reaching implications for the global aviation industry. OAG says that the ban will affect 10.9% of all international flights and 16.9% of all scheduled international seats between the United […]
DFD incorporates L.O.L. Surprise! into its toy portfolio
Duty Free Dynamics has expanded its Master Franchisor’s toys category – which already includes LEGO — with the addition of the L.O.L Surprise! brand from MGA Entertainment, Inc. (MGAE). DFD will distribute the brand throughout the Americas Travel Retail Channel. Launched in 2017, L.O.L Surprise! has become a worldwide phenomenon, cashing in on the Youtube craze […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 21 No. 10
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this post as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click on this link. With the WHO officially declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, the subsequent series of developments have changed the world as we know it for the immediate future. U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Breaking News: Cruise industry voluntarily shuts down in the U.S.
Cruise Lines International Association has announced the voluntary suspension in U.S. Cruise operations. The Association issued the statement late on Friday, March 13. CLIA ocean-going cruise lines will be voluntarily and temporarily suspending cruise ship operations from U.S. ports of call for 30 days as public health officials and the U.S. Government continue to address […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 21 No. 9
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this post as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click on this link. Obviously, the COVID-19 coronavirus is the most disruptive development to hit the world in decades, with an impact now far beyond only travel and its related services. Here is a link to an […]
Caribbean Tourism and Health stakeholders forge alliance to safeguard visitors and residents from Covid-19
NOTE: As we prepare to “go to press”, the first two cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 in the Caribbean have been confirmed on the island of French Saint Martin. These persons are currently in isolation at the hospital on the French side and will remain there for 14-days according to the Prefecture. Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on […]
The IWSR announces plans to launch a Risk Assessment Model for the Coronavirus
IWSR Drinks Market Analysis has revealed plans to launch the IWSR Coronavirus Risk Assessment Model (CRAM). Available from Q2 2020, and updated quarterly, the IWSR Coronavirus Risk Assessment Model will quantify the virus’ impact to the global beverage alcohol market, including scenario forecasts for the short, medium, and long-term. IWSR will leverage its footprint of […]
Coronavirus to wipe US$8.3bn off APAC duty free market in 2020, says GlobalData
The recent coronavirus scare has dramatically altered the dynamics of the APAC duty free market, according to research from GlobalData. GlobalData expects the APAC duty free sales to reach US$35.2bn, which is 19.1% lower than the original (pre-coronavirus) forecast. They forecast that US$5.5bn will be lost from South Korea’s 2020 forecast and US$1.5bn from China […]
