Brown-Forman has announced the launch of Glenglassaugh 49 Years Old, a limited Global Travel Retail (GTR) exclusive bottling, available as of July 2024. This release from the Serpentine Coastal Cask Collection comes from a single Pedro Ximénez Hogshead cask (#3799) distilled on March 20, 1974, and bottled on May 7, 2024. Only 190 bottles emerged […]
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2024 ASUTIL Conference: magical, relevant and filled with Latin flair
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Essence Corp helps build the LATAM border business
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Duty Free Holdings to open La Boutique, first duty free store at California’s John Wayne Airport
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William Grant & Sons launches Hudson Whiskey – the “Official Bourbon of the Mets” – with DFS at JFK Terminal 4
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Pernod Ricard Travel Retail increases focus on the Americas
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Combined WEBB Banks – Southern Glazer’s powerhouse delivers synergies, market expansion, deeper focus on growth categories
The Macallan puts Colour Collection in the spotlight as it celebrates its 200th anniversary
The Macallan is marking its 200th anniversary with special initiatives in global travel retail designed to create excitement around the brand’s latest travel exclusive range, The Macallan Colour Collection. One of The Macallan’s most significant launches yet in travel retail, the Colour Collection is a range of five age statement whiskies celebrating two of the pillars […]
The Singleton launches Gardens of Abundance collection, Diageo Global Travel’s biggest ever malts launch
The Singleton has launched a new travel retail exclusive collection of single malts, ‘Gardens of Abundance,’ the biggest malts launch ever for Diageo Global Travel. This exclusive range features four distinctive whiskies: Radiant Spring Garden, Golden Autumn Orchard, Exotic Spice Grove, and Deep Forest Riches. The company says the new range invites whisky enthusiasts to awaken […]
Carnival Cruise Line, Bacardi and ecoSPIRITS expand Circular Packaging Partnership following successful pilot
Following a successful pilot, Carnival Cruise Line and Bacardi Limited have expanded its partnership with ecoSPIRITS to bring closed loop spirits packaging on board more ships. The pilot collaboration – which was first announced in August 2023 – delivered Bacardi Superior rum to three Carnival ships in ecoSPIRITS’ ecoTOTE format, in an effort to reduce […]
2025 IAADFS Summit of the Americas to take place at InterContinental in Miami March 8-11
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has today announced that the 2025 Summit of the Americas will be held in Miami, Florida, March 8-11 at the InterContinental Miami. The InterContinental Miami is a luxury hotel situated in downtown Miami with views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Port of […]
PIT announces 15 new stores, restaurants as part of terminal modernization
With the opening of the new Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) set for next year, fliers will enjoy a wave of new concessions beginning this year that will create one of the largest additions of new businesses to the airport in over a decade. PIT announced that it is adding 15 local, national and global brands […]
Coty Travel Retail’s exclusive avant-première launch of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum bows in major international airports worldwide
Coty Travel Retail has unveiled the avant-première launch of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum at major international airports worldwide, making Travel Retail one of the exclusive channels to offer the new scent ahead of its rollout in all designated global locations. Travelers across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region will have the […]
ATL tops world’s busiest airports as ACI says “air travel is as strong as ever”
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is at the top of the 2023 rankings in both passenger traffic and aircraft movements in Airports Council International (ACI) World’s latest ACI World Airport Traffic Dataset, which was released on July 16. ATL was followed by followed by Dubai International Airport and Dallas Forth Worth in terms of passenger traffic. In […]
IAADFS announces 2024 officers
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has re-elected Rene Riedi of Avolta to serve another term as Chairman. Erasmo Orillac of Motta Internacional was elected Vice-Chair and Michael Halpern of International Shoppes is Treasurer and Audit Chair. “I am honored to be chosen by my fellow Board members to continue serving […]
Tairo rebrands, consolidates three divisions under one umbrella
Tairo International has rebranded as Tairo Group, which the company says will mark “a new era of excellence in luxury, beauty, and consumer goods.” The transformation reflects streamlined business operations and a unified presence, aligning the company’s three specialized divisions: Tairo International Luxury Division, SOMAR Beauty and Consumer Goods, and Fantasy Fragrances’ Independent and Niche […]
Blue Caterpillar appoints Gonzalo Garcia Olazabal as Area Sales Manager for South America
Boutique wine and spirits distributor Blue Caterpillar has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Garcia Olazabal as new Area Sales Manager for South America. With over 12 years of experience in the wine & spirits industry, Garcia Olazabal brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in brand building, strategic marketing, and […]
Plugging in on both coasts: Carnival Corporation celebrates shore power launch at PortMiami and signs long-term sustainability and investment agreement with Port of Seattle
Carnival Corporation celebrated two major sustainability developments on both sides of the United States in June. On the East Coast, PortMiami launched shore power on June 17th, and Carnival Conquest was the first cruise ship to plug into land-side electrical power during the inaugural event. Through an industry partnership between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 25 No. 21
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here HURRICANE UPDATE Hurricane Beryl, which struck the Caribbean in early July, made history by becoming the earliest category 4 and 5 hurricane on record. Developing from a tropical storm into a major hurricane in just over 12 hours, it first […]
Cardow Wine & Spirits scales up operation as it expands business outside St. Thomas
In the seven years since St. Thomas family-owned jewelry specialists Cardow Inc. expanded into wines and spirits, it has opened four stores in multiple locations on the island, and Cardow’s distribution company has been growing its business throughout the USVI. Cardow COO Paul de Lyrot tells TMI that moving into the wines and spirits business […]
Moët Hennessy Travel Retail Unveils First Les Caves de Champagne Retail Concept in the Americas at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
Moët Hennessy Travel Retail has opened Les Caves de Champagne at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in partnership with Avolta. This innovative retail experience features Moët Hennessy’s finest champagne offerings, all curated within a single space. Located in Terminal 3 at Arrivals 9K, Les Caves de Champagne is the first retail concept of its kind by […]
