The latest gathering of Women in Travel Retail took place in West Palm Beach, Florida right before the 2024 Summit of the Americas officially welcomed attendees with a lovely al fresco Opening Cocktail. The get-together also kicked off the organization’s fund-raising efforts for the Frasi’s Bike to School project. The roomful of women (and several […]
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IAADFS Announces Plenary Session and Cruise Workshop for 2024 Summit
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announce details of the plenary session scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2024, the opening day in West Palm Beach, Florida. The plenary session of the IAADFS 2024 Summit of the Americas will feature a panel comprised of several well-known authorities in the industry with […]
2024 Summit Registration and Housing now open
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced that registration and housing have opened for the 2024 Summit of the Americas, taking place April 14-17, 2024, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The 2024 Summit builds on the success of the previous year’s event, with […]
North and South American airport leaders examine the importance of concession partnerships
In one of the critical information sessions held during the Summit of the Americas in April, two influential regional aviation leaders shared their insights on the dynamics and changing developments facing airports across North America, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean.Kevin Burke, President and CEO of Airports Council International – North America, and […]
2023 Travel Markets Insider April Special Edition
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IAADFS confirms conference sessions for 2023 Summit
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores has confirmed the conference sessions planned for the 2023 Summit of the Americas, which will be held April 16-19, 2023, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. This year the Association is presenting a more streamlined education program with a morning […]
IAADFS now accepting space applications for 2023 Summit of the Americas
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced that space applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Summit of the Americas, which will be held April 16-19, 2023, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The 2023 Summit returns to a more traditional format featuring […]
IAADFS revises dates for 2023 Summit of the Americas
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) announced today, July 5, revised dates for the 2023 Summit of the Americas, which will now be held April 16-19, 2023, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is a slight shift from the originally announced dates of April 18-21. […]
2022 Travel Markets Insider April Special Edition
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IAADFS reveals conference session details for 2022 Summit of the Americas
The IAADFS has unveiled a preview of the conference sessions planned for the 2022 Summit of the Americas, which will be held April 10-13, 2022, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. According to IAADFS President and CEO Michael Payne, more than 40% of available space is booked to date, […]
Summit of the Americas organizers add key new speakers to Knowledge Hub agenda
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) and South American Duty Free Association ASUTIL have unveiled additional speakers for the Summit of the Americas – A Virtual Experience, which takes place on April 5-9, 2021. Keynote addresses and panel sessions will take place at the virtual Knowledge Hub each day, focused on […]
IAADFS & ASUTIL announce impressive roster of speakers for Virtual Summit of the Americas in April
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) and South American Duty Free Association ASUTIL have unveiled the first line-up of speakers for the Summit of the Americas – A Virtual Experience, which takes place on April 5-9, 2021. The list of speakers includes a roster of leading airport and border travel retailers […]
Visitor Registration & Exhibitor Bookings underway for Virtual Summit of the Americas
Registration is now underway for both exhibitors and visitors to the 2021 Summit of the Americas, which will take place in virtual form on April 5-9. As in the past, the Summit is jointly organized by the International Association of Airport and Duty Free Shops – IAADFS, and South American Duty Free Association ASUTIL. Due […]
Summit of the Americas goes Virtual for 2021
The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) and Asociación Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres (ASUTIL) announced today that the 2021 Summit of the Americas, originally scheduled to be held in Palm Beach, Florida next April, will now be conducted as a virtual expo on April 5-8, 2021. The 2021 Virtual Summit of the Americas […]
DUTY FREE & TRAVEL RETAIL SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
The 2020 Summit of the Americas scheduled for March 30 – April 2 in Orlando, Florida has been cancelled. ASUTIL & IAADFS, the show organizers, said that they made the “difficult decision” after careful consideration. The official announcement sent to exhibitors follows: After careful consideration, IAADFS and ASUTIL have made the difficult decision to cancel the […]
