Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 19 No. 2

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International Shoppes‘ stunning new stand-alone Beauty Store at Terminal 1 in New York’s JFK International Airport provides nearly three times the space the travel retailer had available for the category previously – and shoppers are responding with enthusiasm to the new brands and enhanced offer. TMI was on hand opening week to witness the latest evolution from one of the U.S.’s most prestigious operators. Story and photos on pages 1 & 2. 

 

AT THE POINT OF SALE.
On the other side of the country, along the busy San Ysidro border, Baja Duty Free and Diageo have collaborated with design, architecture and brand-consulting agency Bloommiami to create the first Diageo store-within-a-store on the Southern border.  The space features attention-grabbing, disruptive elements in a high traffic location to showcase and bring life to Diageo’s marquis brands, says Bloommiami’s Darin Held.  Story and photos on page 3.
Airport Services.
Concession Planning International (CPI) has been selected to develop a new training program on airport commercial management for ACI. The Australia-based company has also been working with North American airports at Vancouver and Denver. Page 3.
SSP Americas will open two unique new F&B concepts at Newark Liberty International Airport, specially designed for the style of the region. Page 6.

 

COUNTDOWN TO CANNES

 

Following the success of last year’s endeavor, Women in Travel Retail will once again raise funds for Sunrise Siem Reap Learning Centre in Cambodia, to build additional classrooms. The fundraising will take place in Cannes. Details on page 4.

 

TFWA has announced the social and leisure activities for Cannes 2017. See page 4.

 

Miami’s innovative Aerovia Group will celebrate its 25th anniversary in Cannes this year. Director Miguel Constantino III shares some of the company’s most memorable moments with TMI. Page 5.
MORE SUPPLY SIDE
 
Chase International announces its third new brand in as many weeks with the addition of award-winning ultra-superior light craft brand Starr Rum to the portfolio. Page 5.
Mondelez appoints Houseago as new head of customer development. Page 1.