Executive Retail Shops will open two new store locations with the Sheltair Aviation FBO at Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL). These new stores celebrate a major milestone for the company as it reaches its 21 points of distribution. The crown jewel of the launch is a 693 square foot flagship store, featuring top-shelf […]
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Dior brings ‘Dioriviera’ summer experience to Montréal–Trudeau Airport
Dior and ARI North America are inviting travelers at Montréal–Trudeau Airport International Terminal to escape into the world of Dioriviera, a “bohemian-chic” summer experience under the Dior sun. The installation features desert-inspired decor, including a towering palm tree and life-size cactus, creating a memorable and Instagrammable backdrop throughout the month of August. The Dior podium […]
Appleton Estate unveils elevated Montego Bay boutique
Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR) has unveiled a refreshed, elevated Appleton Estate boutique experience at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Designed to immerse travelers in the story of one of Jamaica’s most iconic rums, the boutique reflects the brand’s mission to lead the premium dark rum category through craft, provenance, and exclusivity, […]
The Macallan opens first West Coast US Flagship Boutique at Los Angeles International Airport in Partnership with DFS
The Macallan has officially opened its newest boutique in travel retail at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal, in partnership with DFS Group. This marks The Macallan’s first boutique on the West Coast USA, an ideal location for its latest immersive experiential shop. Los Angeles is a major global gateway and is […]
Espolòn Tequila returns to MIA for two-month activation with DFA celebrating its connection to fútbol and Inter Miami
Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR) has brought Espolòn Tequila back to Miami International Airport for a second summer takeover at Duty Free Americas. Running throughout June and July, the activation spans 12 point-of-sale locations across Miami International Airport, with a vibrant Espolòn bar takeover in Duty Free Americas’ Store 706 serving as the flagship […]
The Macallan opens first shop-in-shop in Brazil at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport with Avolta
The Macallan has officially opened its first Shop-in-Shop (SIS) in Brazil at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), Terminal 3, International Departures, in partnership with Avolta. The GRU location is the single malt Scotch whisky’s second SIS in Latin America, following its debut in Panama in 2023, and expands its footprint in Latin America to […]
2025 ASUTIL Conference “Nexus” stresses innovation and opportunity in South America
The sold-out 2025 ASUTIL Conference took place in Lima, Peru last week at an opportune time for both the host city and the Latin America region as a whole. The new terminal at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport officially started operations on June 1, just one day before the ASUTIL Conference returned to the city […]
One on One with Aena CCO Juan José Sánchez Guinoza
Aena’s airports shine in Brazil, with more growth ahead Juan José Sánchez Guinoza, Chief Commercial Officer at Aena Brasil, talks to Travel Markets Insider about results and opportunities. While Congonhas is the chief protagonist of Aena’s Brazil portfolio, the operator sees growth opportunities throughout the whole network. John Gallagher reports. * Brazil continues to be […]
Maker’s Mark celebrates limited New York edition with flagship activation at JFK Terminal 4 with DFS
Suntory Global Spirits has partnered with DFS Group to create a high-profile experiential activation space at Terminal 4 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to showcase Maker’s Mark, the iconic Kentucky Bourbon. Travel Markets Insider joined executives from Suntory, DFS, and terminal operator JFKIAT at the ribbon-cutting, officially opening the eye-catching pop-up. As […]
From hurricanes to logistics: How Essence Corp met the challenge of launching superstar Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty across nine Caribbean islands
At the end of October, leading Miami- based beauty distributor Essence Corp executed an unprecedented simultaneous launch for Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Eau de Parfum by Rihanna — one of the most anticipated, highly-coveted brands in the market — across nine islands in the Caribbean. Although the brand had been sold in the […]
Viva Mexico! Avolta celebrates vibrant new concepts in Mexico City and Cancun
Even as Avolta opens new and expanded concessions around the world– from Turkey to Saudi Arabia, from Norway to Tunisia and beyond – its operations in Mexico – where the company has been operating for nearly 30 years – continue to take center stage in the Americas. Not only has Avolta completely renovated its flagship […]
EDGExecution: Bringing that extra EDGE to experiential marketing experiences in travel retail
EDGExecution has been creating some of the most impactful activations across all channels in the Americas travel retail markets for the past seven years. Eduardo Ottengo, Managing Director at EDGExecution, tells TMI that the goal for his experiential marketing agency is to help brands and teams provide memorable experiences in travel retail. “We are 100% dedicated […]
Propelle + Konnect finds the right people to activate your brands
It is all about the people for Vancouver-based staffing and marketing agency Propelle + Konnect. Company founder Ally Grodd tells TMI that the primary objective for her boutique agency is to bring great people and great organizations together. “Our expertise is people. First and foremost, we are a people-based business. Our products are the people. […]
Campari Group GTR kicks off 360° Aperol takeover at Punta del Este International Airport, part of brand’s largest activation in South America
Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR), in collaboration with Avolta and Airports of Uruguay, has unveiled an immersive 360° omnichannel campaign for Aperol at Punta del Este International Airport. The initiative serves as the anchor for Aperol’s largest and most expansive activation in South America to date. The dynamic Punta del Este activation seamlessly integrates […]
Dior Travel Retail Americas and Avolta open first stand-alone Parfums Christian Dior boutique in Canada
Dior Travel Retail Americas has partnered with Avolta to open the first Parfums Christian Dior stand-alone boutique in Canada, in Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1 Domestic Departures. The new boutique brings the fragrances, make up and skincare products of the Maison to travelers who fly or transit at the airport. This elegant 516 sq. […]



