Seatrade highlights CLIA’s 2024 State of the Cruise Industry Report: Cruise tourism hits record highs

More than 11,000 attendees gathered for Seatrade Cruise Global, the world’s largest B2B cruise event that met in Miami for four days earlier this month, according to organizers. Attendees had the opportunity to visit over 600 exhibitors from more than 120 countries. Hundreds more attended the second annual F&B@Sea two-day event at the Mana Wynwood […]

William Grant & Sons introduces Wildmoor blended scotch whisky, a “flavor map of Scotland in a glass”

Family-owned distiller William Grant & Sons has introduced Wildmoor, a new range of high-aged, blended Scotch whisky. A tribute to the country’s wild elements, the Wildmoor collection comprises big elemental whiskies with flavors unbound by regionality, says the company. In global travel retail, the range will make its debut in April, with an exclusive presence at […]

Mast Jägermeister debuts Teremana in GTR with DFS at JFK T4

After announcing it was distributing Teremana tequila in the channel in March, Mast Jägermeister has introduced the premium, small-batch tequila into global travel retail this month. Founded by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Teremana is launching in numerous major international airports around the world, initiating the internationalization of Teremana. All three expressions are available: Blanco (€49.99/US$45.99), […]

Joyous WiTR gathering at Summit of the Americas kicks off 2024 fundraising efforts

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 […]

Sustainability, ethics key priorities for Brown-Forman

Sustainability has always been an important focus for Brown-Forman and its flagship brand Jack Daniel’s. Climate action, water stewardship, circularity, sustainable packaging, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable forestry all play key roles in the process of bringing the Brown-Forman spirits to market. Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher tells TMI that the company’s sustainability efforts have […]

Jaya Singh to retire from Mondelez World Travel Retail; Joost Rosmuller appointed as VP & Managing Director of Special Businesses

Jaya Singh, Managing Director Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR), European Export and New Business, one of travel retail’s most influential figures, will retire at the end of January 2025. Singh will be succeeded by Joost Rosmuller, who will take on the role of Managing Director WTR following Jaya’s retirement, and is appointed Vice President of […]

Lindt appoints Nicolas Sobredo as Head of GTR North & Central America

Lindt & Sprüngli has appointed Nicolas Sobredo as Regional Head of GTR North & Central America, effective immediately. The move reflects the company’s intention to drive growth for confectionery in the Americas region by splitting responsibilities for South America and North & Central America. Central America. Reporting to Head of Global Travel Retail Peter Zehnder, […]

Duty Free Global Signs GTR Partnership with Cincoro Tequila

Duty Free Global has announced an agreement with Cincoro Tequila for global travel retail. This collaboration marks a significant expansion for Cincoro Tequila, positioning its premium portfolio to reach discerning consumers across the globe through strategic distribution in premier airports and duty free destinations, which will coincide with launches across numerous (domestic) markets in Asia, […]

Pernod Ricard launches Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition with global campaign

Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail revealed the glamourous new limited edition joining Royal Salute’s iconic Polo Collection; the Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition, which launched in limited quantities in global travel retail on April 11 and was celebrated at an invitation-only special event with a strong polo connection in exclusive Palm Beach, […]

Jameson’s “Arrive Like a Local” Campaign returns in 2024 with the Visa-powered Jameson Passport

Building on the success of the award-winning Arrive Like a Local campaign, Jameson and Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PRGTR) have expanded the interactive traveler experience to more than 36 airports worldwide. Reaching the widest audience for any Jameson travel retail campaign ever and supported by a 360 omni-channel strategy, the 2024 campaign aims to […]