Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PRGTR) hosted its first ever ‘In conversation with…’ panel discussion in Cannes as part of its presence at the TFWA World Exhibition 2018. Moderated by drinks consultant and presenter Neil Ridley, the panel consisted of Mohit Lal, CEO PRGTR, Tamara Lohan MBE, founder and CTO of Mr & Mrs […]
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FDFA Convention welcomes new format and director
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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
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Motta Internacional plans for expanded presence in Tocumen’s new Terminal 2 in Panama
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DFA stores help transform Tocumen Airport
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The “new Coty” rises 2 years after merger with P&G beauty
Beam Suntory launches Maker’s Mark’s first GTR exclusive
Beam Suntory has announced the launch of Maker’s Mark 101 – the brand’s first-ever GTR exclusive. Previously only available at the distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, Maker’s Mark 101 represents Maker’s Mark’s signature bourbon bottled at a higher proof for a bolder taste, says the company. This limited edition is available exclusively in Travel Retail and features a gold bottle decoration alongside the iconic Maker’s Mark hand-dipped red wax […]
Family Brands Alliance adds super-premium G’Vine Gin to partnership
The Family Brands Alliance welcomed its fourth partner during a special introduction at TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. G’Vine, a luxury gin distilled from grapes and infused wine flowers, joined with founding members Behn DANZKA and Pallini Limoncello, and Bache-Gabrielsen cognac, which joined the group earlier this year. Crafted in France, G’Vine Gin is the […]
IWSR Trends Forum highlights importance of travel retail for global alcohol industry
IWSR highlighted the importance of travel retail for the global alcohol industry during a Trends Forum at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. The Forum featured a Global Trends presentation and a panel discussion on future growth opportunities for wine and spirits in the duty free and travel retail channel, chaired by Doug Newhouse with panelists Nodjame […]
UNWTO/GTERC Report: Asia and the Pacific grows in importance for Global Tourism
Adding further credence to the IATA 20-year forecast released this week, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in partnership with the Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (GTERC), presented its Asia Tourism Trends Report at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao (China) this week. The report shows Asia and the Pacific outperforming all world regions in […]
Floripa launches bidding for commercial area of new Florianopolis terminal
Floripa Airport, the operator of Florianopolis International Airport in Brazil, released tender documents on Oct. 16 for retail, food & beverage and advertising concessions at the airport’s new passenger terminal. The commercial area will cover multiple categories over 4,000 square meters and includes 46 different packages. The new passenger terminal, four times larger than the […]
IATA forecasts a doubling of air travelers to 8.2 billion by 2037
Present trends in air transport suggest passenger numbers could double to 8.2 billion in 2037, reports the International Air Trans-port Association (IATA) in a forecast released this week. IATA says that the “increasing shift Eastwards in the center of gravity of the industry” is behind the continued strong growth. Over the next two decades, the […]
Legal problems for Duty Free World as LATAM terminates inflight contract
During the early part of last week, leading newspapers in Chile, Peru and Colombia reported that South America’s largest air carrier, LATAM Airlines, has unilaterally cancelled the airline’s duty free inflight concession, managed by Miami-based Duty Free World. TMI has tried unsuccessfully to contact both parties for confirmation, but we now believe that the story […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 20 No. 2
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this post as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click on this link. The focus this week is squarely on the impact that the Asia-Pacific region is having on the travel retail industry both globally and in the Americas. Coincidentally, our AT THE POINT OF SALE […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 20 No. 1
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this post as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click on this link. DFASS rebrands as 3Sixty and promises Duty Free & More. Industry dignitaries from around the world gathered in Miami last week to witness the unveiling of a major rebranding for DFASS. Company founder Benny […]
WGS announces cognac partnership with La Guilde du Cognac
William Grant & Sons has partnered with La Guilde du Cognac created by Jean-Sébastien Robicquet to introduce the world’s first extensive collection of single terroir Cognacs. The initial range will showcase four single village Cognacs. These Cognacs will be the original expression of one cru, one village, one vintage and one artisan distiller. La Guilde […]
LVMH reports 11% organic revenue 9 month growth with increases across all businesses
Luxury products group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded a 10% increase in revenue in the first nine months of 2018, reaching € 33.1 billion. Organic revenue grew 11% compared to the same period in 2017, and 13% excluding the impact of the airport concession closures in Hong Kong at the end of 2017. All geographical […]
Kirk Freeport, Jacques Scott among local winners of new Cayman airport concessions
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) has announced the winning bidders to operate the Retail, Duty Free and Food & Beverage locations at Owen Roberts International Airport. Retail and duty free shopping will be provided by Kirk Freeport, Last Chance Island Souvenirs, Bodden Freeport, Tortuga Rum Co., Jacques Scott, Island Jewellers and Churchill Cigars. The […]
Woodford Reserve introduces $1,500 Baccarat Edition, cognac-finished bourbon
Woodford Reserve has announced the launch of Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition, a limited edition bourbon available for $1,500 a bottle exclusively in Duty Free stores for one year starting May 2019. Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris conducted a special tasting of the new cognac-finished bourbon at the launch event at the TFWA World […]
DFASS rebrands as 3Sixty and promises Duty Free and More
Lois Pasternak with contributions by Martin Moodie, The Moodie Davitt Report Before a crowd of top industry dignitaries from around the globe, DFASS Group unveiled a major rebranding of its corporate identity on Wednesday night in Miami, and revealed how it will evolve to take advantage of the current business environment and increase its […]
