F&B@Sea, dedicated to the cruise food and beverage community, welcomed cruise lines, suppliers, and hospitality leaders from around the world for a highly successful 2026 edition at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami. Featuring more than 230 vendors – including many familiar duty free and travel retail brands –the 2026 edition of the growing […]
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International Shoppes and Ben Crump Enterprises launch community-driven retail program at Honolulu International Airport
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60+ new dining and retail concessions unveiled at inauguration of JFK Terminal 8’s $125 million commercial program
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Breaking News: iShoppes-ARI partnership win JFK T4 duty free and specialty retail contracts
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One on One with DFA CEO Jerome Falic: Major airport wins, global expansion herald transformation of Duty Free Americas
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ACTIUM’s steady growth marks $100 million milestone in Travel Retail Americas beauty and luxury
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Luryx opens luxury flagship store in Foz do Iguaçu
Seatrade Cruise Global 2026: more than 12,500 attendees gathered for four days of collaboration, innovation, and forward-looking dialogue
By the time that Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 concluded at the Miami Beach Convention Center on April 17, it had brought together more than 12,500 attendees from 125 countries, gathering together cruise line executives, suppliers, and industry stakeholders from around the world– including over 85 cruise line brands. Featuring more than 650 exhibitors and 92 […]
Duty Free Global, Brandepot partner to launch Global K-Beauty Venture led by industry veteran Jonathan Holland
Duty Free Global has announced a strategic partnership with Brandepot to launch an ambitious new venture dedicated to introducing the dynamic world of K-Beauty to a global audience Brandepot, a brand development and distribution company specializing in bringing innovative and high-quality products to global markets, has a strong track record in curating and scaling premium […]
International Shoppes and Ben Crump Enterprises introduce community-driven retail program at Maui’s Kahului Airport
In addition to the retail concessions they opened at Honolulu International Airport, as reported last week, International Shoppes, in partnership with Ben Crump Enterprises (BCE), has also launched a new, community-driven retail program at Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG). The partnership – which will be operating six duty-paid stores in Maui — is focused on creating […]
Johnnie Walker unveils travel exclusive Blue Label Azure
Johnnie Walker has unveiled Blue Label Azure, a coastal summer limited edition release available exclusively for global travelers. Launching to coincide with the holiday travel season, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Azure has been created by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker as a blend of citrus, orchard fruits, gentle smoke and sweetness. The bottle was created […]
Charles Leclerc launches first 16‑Year‑Old Limited Edition with Chivas Regal, premiering with DFA in MIA for Miami Grand Prix
Luxury Scotch whisky, Chivas Regal and Global Brand Ambassador Charles Leclerc have announced the launch of Chivas Regal 16 Limited-Edition – the first 16-year-old expression in the brand’s history and Leclerc’s debut signature blend. Launching in select Global Travel Retail stores around the globe, Leclerc’s debut signature blend will be premiered at Miami International Airport […]
Sarah Genest takes top role at Essential Communications; Row Holland moves to director
Global Travel Retail PR and communications specialist Essential Communications (EC), part of The Bluedog Group, has appointed Sarah Genest as Managing Director, effective immediately. Founder Rowena (Row) Holland, who established the agency more than three decades ago and has led it alongside Ben Holland, will move into the role of Editorial & Key Accounts […]
Duty Free Americas & the LEGO Group open new store at JFK T8
As part of the official inauguration of the commercial offer at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8 last week, Duty Free Americas (DFA announced the opening of its new LEGO specialty store. This JFK T8 opening follows the success of DFA’s LEGO stores at Dallas Fort Worth and Miami International Airports. DFA has also […]
International Shoppes and Ben Crump Enterprises launch community-driven retail program at Honolulu International Airport
International Shoppes, in partnership with Ben Crump Enterprises (BCE), has introduced a new, community-focused retail program at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The joint venture is focused on strengthening Hawaii’s local business ecosystem while enhancing the traveler experience, and the new stores are built on a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and economic […]
60+ new dining and retail concessions unveiled at inauguration of JFK Terminal 8’s $125 million commercial program
Opening of Terminal 8 commercial program marks completion of first terminal redevelopment of JFK’s $19 billion transformation The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines, ASUR Airports, and Phoenix Infrastructure Group officially celebrated the completion of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 transformation with the grand opening of a $125 million […]
ARI, International Shoppes preview new concession partnership benefits at JFK T4
JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC has a plan to reimagine the duty free and specialty retail concessions at New York’s JFK Terminal 4. The new partnership, made up of ARI, one of the world’s leading travel retail operators; International Shoppes, a leading NY-based duty free and specialty retailer; and a group of local and small enterprise […]
Weitnauer takes local expertise to multi-category omnichannel distribution
Weitnauer Group, which celebrated its 160th anniversary in 2025, has been undergoing its largest ever expansion to date and has been evolving into an expert in cross-category omnichannel distribution in the travel retail industry and domestic markets. A key aspect of this evolution has been the strengthening of its regional leadership in Travel Retail. Last […]
Flor de Caña grows cruise visibility with focus on authentic premium rum portfolio
Flor de Caña has been increasing its presence on cruise ships, led by premium activations including rum masterclasses, signature cocktail programs, and cross-promotions between pouring and retail. Rodrigo Bazan, Flor de Caña Global Travel Retail Managing Director, tells TMI that the past year has been very positive for Flor de Caña, with strong momentum across […]
Blue Caterpillar brings expertise to appeal to cruise and Caribbean
Boutique spirits distributor Blue Caterpillar has been growing its footprint across all the geographies and markets it handles since it was founded in 2021 by well-known travel retail executives Michael Gebrael and Christoph Henkel. And it has no plans to slow down any time soon. The Blue Caterpillar founders say that the company has evolved […]
Alexander James & Co.: servicing the duty free channel for 25 plus years
Alexander James & Co has been representing premium and luxury wine and spirits brands in the duty free channel, including airport and border duty free stores, and cruise lines for more than a quarter century. Ignacio Melero, Vice President, Alexander James, tells TMI that as his company focuses solely on the duty free channel and […]
