The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) today announced that it is formally partnering with GO2 for Lung Cancer to participate in a landmark fundraiser that embraces the spirit of the KickCancerThon. KickCancerThon, a global movement to raise funds to fight cancer, and raise awareness while fostering a sense of global unity, […]
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3Sixty Duty Free announces Gary Cavanagh as new president of operations
3Sixty Duty Free has appointed Gary Cavanagh as President of Operations, effective January 5, 2026. Gary will succeed Alexander (Alex) Anson-Esparza, who has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2019 and will be leaving the company at the end of the year for personal reasons. Previously holding senior executive roles with The Nuance Group, Dufry, and Gebr. […]
Campari Group brings Aperol and Espolòn Tequila to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay
Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR) Americas and Royal Caribbean marked a milestone in their partnership during Royal Caribbean’s 2025 President’s Cruise, unveiling a first-ever activation at the vacation brand’s exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay. On September 24, Oasis Lagoon – the destination freshwater pool – and Hideaway Beach, the island’s adults-only area, were […]
ASUR completes acquisition of URW airports, expanding to major U.S. airport hubs
ASUR – Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V., which last week entered into a purchase agreement with Brazil-based Motiva that will make it the leading airport operator in Latin America, now has a major presence in U.S. airports as well. ASUR this week announced that it has completed the acquisition of URW Airports, LLC, […]
Maison Martell celebrates Year of the Horse with limited editions supported with a 360 campaign
In celebration of Chinese New Year, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PR GTR) and Maison Martell have launched a range of limited edition bottles and gift boxes, including three travel exclusives. The Year of the Horse launches are supported by an omnichannel masterbrand campaign and multiple GTR activations across key locations in Asia-Pacific and the […]
L’Oréal and Pernod Ricard unveil “sparkling” cross-category collaboration with Avolta in São Paulo
L’Oréal, Pernod Ricard, and Avolta have unveiled a “sparkling” pop up activation at São Paulo Guarulhos Airport with Avolta Brazil this month. The joyous activation brings together two iconic French brands – Lancôme and Perrier-Jouët — in a shared mission to deliver unforgettable experiences for travelers in Brazil. “We are elevating the journey with prestige […]
Sarah Branquinho elected new TFWA President
TFWA today announces that Sarah Branquinho has been elected President of Tax Free World Association following a vote by the TFWA Management Committee. She succeeds Philippe Margueritte, who held the role for the past year. A highly respected and long-standing figure within global duty free and travel retail, Branquinho brings decades of industry leadership, advocacy, and commercial expertise to the […]
SKYdeals expands its Shoppertainment e-commerce platform beyond aviation
Travel retail e-commerce platform SKYdeals is taking its shoppertainment expertise beyond the aircraft cabin. After five years testing and refining its platform with Air France, Lufthansa Group, Etihad Airways, and La Compagnie, where it is g rowing its presence on U.S.-bound routes, SKYdeals now offers its platform to the entire travel retail ecosystem: airports, cruise […]
Executive Retail Shops sponsors Sheltair’s boat show event
Executive Retail Shops, which currently has 21 points of distribution in private airports in the U. S.,served as the premier sponsor for Sheltair’s recent Wings, Wheels & Water event at the YOT Bar &Kitchen held in conjunction with this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. As part of their sponsorship, Executive Retail Shops hosted a […]
WGS’ Hudson Whiskey celebrates NYC’s iconic taxis at JFK T4
William Grant & Sons is featuring New York’s own Hudson Whiskey in a new endcap at JFK Terminal 4 with DFS, bringing a vibrant touch of New York City to the travel retail environment. Its bold design, inspired by the iconic yellow taxis, invites travelers to take home a piece of the city’s spirit while […]
ARI celebrates the holiday giving-spirit with “Joy Awaits” campaign
ARI has launched a special seasonal holiday campaign celebrating the joy of giving with the joy of airport shopping. Called “Joy Awaits”, the festive campaign promises a vibrant, joyful and memorable retail experience for passengers traveling through any one of ARI’s global locations. ARI says that seasonal campaigns form an important part of its consumer marketing strategy, tapping […]
Mondelez WTR opens redesigned immersive Toblerone shop-in-shop at São Paulo International Airport
Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR) has reopened its Toblerone shop-in-shop at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport following a full refurbishment. The new layout introduces a more immersive retail experience that encourages discovery, highlights the full range, and guides travelers through the space in the Avolta-operated store naturally. The company says the upgraded shop-in-shop reflects a […]
WHO closes discussions on duty free; agrees industry is “not a significant channel for illicit trade in tobacco products”
In news that is critically welcome by the duty free industry, members at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) fourth Meeting of the Parties (MOP4) for Illicit Trade Protocol have agreed that the duty free industry is not a significant channel for illicit trade in tobacco products. The decision, made by Parties to the Protocol during MOP4 at WHO’s Geneva headquarters […]
Suntory offers first ever Knob Creek barrel pick with Holland America
Suntory Global Spirits has partnered with Holland America Line to launch two special barrels of Knob Creek exclusively with the cruise line, a big step for Suntory’s ambitions for its cruise business. Drew Foulk, Senior Manager, Dining & Beverage Operations and Innovation for Holland America Line & Seabourn, traveled to the James B. Beam Distilling […]
Avolta: enhancing the passenger journey with seamless integration of retail, F&B, and travel essentials businesses
Jordi Martin-Consuegra has seen the explosive growth of his company from a regional player to the largest travel retail and food & beverage operator in the world in his two decades with what is now called Avolta. Martin-Consuegra, COO North America at Avolta, speaks with TMI’s Michael Pasternak about the recent important concessions wins, especially […]
