On Jan. 13, 1974, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) began operations as the newest and most modern commercial airport in the United States, heralding in a new chapter for modern aviation. Last Saturday, Jan. 13, DFW recognized its 50th anniversary by beginning a year-long celebration that reflects on the airport’s suc-cess, looks ahead […]
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Duty Free Americas underscores specialty retail expertise with trio of ‘Firsts’ at DFW as the airport celebrates its 50th anniversary
As Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrates its 50th anniversary, travel retail operator Duty Free Americas has opened three new specialty retail stores there, including the first ever travel retail store for Toys“R”Us (as reported). The retailer has also opened its first sunglasses store in the USA, SHADE, as well as the inaugural LEGO […]
Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits features exclusively in three DFS U.S. airport stores
Lyre’s Spirit Co. has announced the launch of a select range of non-alcoholic beverages in three key premium DFS stores in U.S. airports. DFS is the first duty free retailer in America to launch the Lyre’s range, in time for the holiday travel period and Dry January. Lyre’s will be available in JFK Terminal 4, […]
Edrington celebrates heritage of ultra-premium Brugal rum with holiday pop-up at MIA
Edrington Travel Retail Americas has created an immersive pop-up experience for Brugal rum that celebrates the heritage and quality of the renowned rum from the Dominican Republic. The activation is housed in Terminal D at Miami International Airport and it will run through the holiday season. The month-long pop-up invites visitors to embark on a […]
Lancôme unveils immersive beauty experience for Rose Agora at JFK Terminal 1
L’Oréal invites travelers to step into the world of Lancôme’s Rose Agora at JFK-T1, where it says that “beauty meets innovation.” Inspired by the iconic Lancôme Rose, L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas and International Shoppes have unveiled a “breathtaking” refreshed in-store design with rose gold and gold accents and welcoming organic curves. “As we open the […]
Vantage to acquire more ownership interest in LaGuardia Gateway Partners, Terminal B
Vantage Airport Group (Vantage) has reached agreement to acquire an additional ownership interest in LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) from Skanska, which is divesting its 32% ownership of LGP. Vantage — a leading global airport investment, development, and management company — will acquire approximately 16% of Skanska’s interest for US$57 million. The transaction is conditional on […]
Pilgrim creates giant spectacle at Montreal Airport with ARI
Danish jewelry brand Pilgrim is partnering with AerRianta International (ARI) at Montreal Airport for four weeks, highlighting its collection with a super-sized pair of sunglasses, which is turning travelers’ heads in store. Located in the international terminal, the simple and elegant sculpture creates an irresistible eye-catching installation and together with the branded image wrap column […]
International Shoppes and Otis McAllister open new Cohiba humidor at JFK T1
International Shoppes and Otis McAllister, Inc. in partnership with General Cigar Company, celebrated the opening of a new Cohiba humidor in the International Shoppes Duty Free store in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on November 11, 2023. The 12-foot walk up humidor and center floor display offer a welcoming environment for […]
Beam Suntory launches Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon with DFS at JFK and LAX
Beam Suntory has launched Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon at DFS stores at New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Los Angeles International (LAX) Airports. The annual limited release will then make its debut at Sydney International Airport in December. Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon — a marriage of 11- and 12-year-old bourbon — is the […]
Dior Travel Retail Americas opens first La Collection Privée Boutique in North America with International Shoppes at JFK T1
Dior’s Travel Retail Americas team has partnered with International Shoppes to open the first La Collection Privée stand-alone boutique in the United Sates, bringing the brand’s “most exquisite high perfumery collection” to the travelers who will fly or transit from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 1. This boutique […]
JFK Terminal 6 concession tender announced
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) and Vantage Airport Group have launched the competitive solicitation process for the commercial development of food & beverage, duty free, and specialty retail concession outlets at JFK’s new Terminal 6, currently under construction at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The program aims to attract collaborative concession partners to […]
Hudson wins duty free concession, expands duty-paid operations at Boston Logan Int’l Airport
Dufry, under its Hudson division, has been awarded a 12-year duty free contract at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), as well as a 3-year extension for its duty paid business. Under the new contracts, Hudson will open 16 new stores in Boston by 2024, consisting of eight new duty paid and eight duty free stores. […]
PANYNJ breaks ground on final project of JFK transformation
The New York metropolitan area took another step closer to completing the massive redevelopment of its airports when New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground on the $4.2 billion project to develop a new Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Feb. 24, […]
MIA reports record passenger traffic in 2022
Miami International Airport (MIA) served more than 50.6 million passengers in 2022, shattering its record of 45.9 million set in 2019 by nearly 10% and surpassing Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) 2022 total of 50.1 million travelers last year by half a million. MIA welcomed a record 29.3 million domestic travelers in 2022 compared to 23.5 million in 2019. […]
OAG: Busiest Airline Routes 2022
OAG has released its annual Busiest Airline Routes Report for 2022, which tracks data for the twelve months between October 2021 and September 2022. Underscoring the continuing recovery in air traffic, the latest report shows the dominance of Middle East airports, which hold four of the Top 10 spots in international routes, with a further […]