Floral Street, the award-winning British fragrance brand, together with Shondaland and Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, have unveiled Enchanted Masquerade. The Eau de Parfum, inspired by the latest season of the hit show, is billed as the first-of-its-kind vegan and cruelty free fragrance to bring the “cult-favorite modern fairytale to life.” The show’s fourth season, which […]
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Avolta: enhancing the passenger journey with seamless integration of retail, F&B, and travel essentials businesses
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Blue Caterpillar rides relationships to continued growth in Americas and beyond
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Working together to transform TR with innovation and engagement
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ARINA grows Canadian business even as U.S./Canada tensions disrupt cross border travel
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Cellshop transforms Paraguayan border shopping as it expands into new cities
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Starboard to debut vibrant, immersive “concept gallery” retail experience aboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady
DFS Group transfers travel retail concessions in LAX and SFO to Duty Free Americas
In major breaking news in the Americas, DFS has taken another step out of the duty free channel, today announcing that it is transferring its travel retail concessions in Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport to Duty Free Americas (DFA). The transfer is expected to close in Q2, subject to customary closing […]
Executive Retail Shops holds second World of Wonder event in Miami
Executive Retail Shops hosted its second annual World of Wonder event at Miami’s Casa Neos this week, transforming the waterfront venue into a series of immersive environments designed to showcase the company’s vision for the future of travel retail. The evening blended culture, craftsmanship and sensory discovery through curated experiences spanning premium spirits, fine fragrance, cigars and confectionery. […]
Miami International Airport and American Airlines unveil plans for MIA’s $1 billion “monumental” Concourse D expansion
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom have unveiled plans to expand Miami International Airport’s Concourse D with a “monumental” new $1 billion investment. The new Gate D60 expansion will create 17 new aircraft gates and adjoining passenger boarding areas, additional dining and shopping options, boost baggage handling and streamline […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 27 No. 6
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced that more than 100 participants from seven organized teams have already confirmed their support for the Hollywood 5K Walk/Run and Kite Fly on March 14. This fundraising event, […]
Avolta’s Hudson and HMSHost secure 12-year retail and F&B contract extensions at Miami International Airport
Avolta’s HMSHost and Hudson divisions have been awarded 12-year extensions covering travel retail and food and beverage operations at Miami International Airport (MIA). The concessions cover MIA’s North, Central and South terminals. Under the agreement, Avolta’s Hudson will renovate 40 retail stores and bring new retail concepts and enhanced digital engagement to respond to evolving […]
Imperial Brands to showcase cross-category strength at 2026 Summit of the Americas
Recognizing the Americas as a pivotal region for global travel retail tobacco, Imperial Brands will present its robust, consumer-centric brand portfolio to partners and customers across the region at the 2026 IAADFS Summit of the Americas in Orlando. The event remains a key fixture in Imperial Brands’ annual calendar and an important opportunity to strengthen […]
Freixenet enters spirits category with Freixenet Solare
Freixenet, the #1international sparkling wine brand, is entering the spirits category by launching a new aperitif Freixenet Solare. The new product, with an alcohol content of 11% vol., is a Mediterranean Aperitivo crafted with Spanish lemon, clementine, and rosemary, and complemented by botanicals. “With Freixenet Solare, we are consistently focusing on natural flavors, Mediterranean moments […]
Inspired by chocolate and flowers, Hendrick’s launches Another Hendrick’s, first permanent release in nearly a decade
Hendrick’s Gin has announced the launch of Another Hendrick’s, the first permanent release for the gin brand in nine years. Another Hendrick’s is infused with rose and cucumber, and layered with orange blossom and cacao beans housed in a white bottle. Inspired by her love for chocolate and flowers, Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie set […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 27 No. 5
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here OPERATOR NEWS The biggest news of the past week was the announcement that New York-based International Shoppes was awarded the 10-year duty free and specialty retail contracts at Hawaii’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG), the main […]
Duty Free Americas Charity Golf event raises $1 Million for Dolphins Cancer Challenge/Sylvester Cancer Research
Duty Free Americas (DFA) welcomed hundreds of members of the global travel retail community to its 11th Annual 2026 Charity Golf Tournament on February 5th in Miami, where in partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation, the event raised $1 million in support of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) and innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer […]
DAOU Vineyards and Duty Free Global announce global distribution partnership
DAOU Vineyards, the luxury wine estate from Paso Robles, California, has announced a strategic global distribution partnership with Duty Free Global. DAOU says that this collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the brand’s mission to bring world-class wines to discerning travelers worldwide. The agreement will spotlight DAOU’s prestigious Reserve collection and its iconic flagship wine, […]
Giromondo continues regional expansion with new Dôme store at ZOFRI Mall in Iquique, Chile
Following the successful unveiling of its Dôme duty free store at Maiquetía International Airport in Venezuela, Giromondo is set to continue its regional growth with the opening of a new Dôme store at ZOFRI Mall, located in Iquique. The new store is scheduled to open in Q2 2026 and represents another key milestone in the company’s long-term expansion across […]
Nestlé ITR targets untapped confectionery growth opportunity in the Americas
Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) is strengthening its focus on the Americas, identifying untapped opportunities in the region for long‑term confectionery growth in global travel retail. While footfall and conversion in the Americas currently lag other regions, NITR sees the rising demand for experience‑led retail, shifting traveler demographics and the growing influence of Gen Z […]
The Hershey Company’s ‘Take the Taste With You’ platform drives performance gains across world travel retail
The Hershey Company, which introduced a new visual identity at the 2025 TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, is translating its new ‘Take the Taste With You’ platform into measurable in-market performance. The company reports that early activations across key airport hubs are driving stronger shopper engagement and improved sell-out. Hershey says that the […]
