The United States announced on Monday (July 26) that it will not lift any existing travel restrictions at this time due to concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant and the rising number of U.S. coronavirus cases. The decision means that the travel restrictions that have barred much of the world’s population from the United States since early […]
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Puig’s omnichannel launch for 212 Heroes strengthens Carolina Herrera’s TR leadership position in the Americas
Puig Travel Retail Americas has launched an extensive omnichannel campaign covering the entire passenger journey throughout the Americas to mark the launch of Carolina Herrera’s new masculine fragrance 212 Heroes. The ambitious campaign– across 19 countries and 74 airport doors — is running at major South and North American airports, including São Paulo-Guarulhos, Buenos Aires-Ezeiza, […]
Harding Travel Retail announce two major appointments to its Leadership Team
Harding has announced today two significant appointments that will support the acceleration of their “quaternity” approach to running its business– a combined partnership of cruise lines, brands, retailer and customers. Mike Coupe will join as Non-Executive Chairman, and Matthew Hodges will join the Executive Leadership team as Chief Commercial Officer. Coupe led Sainsbury’s (a £30bn […]
3Sixty expands its partnership with Virgin Atlantic
3Sixty Duty Free has extended its partnership with Virgin Atlantic. This partnership will bring “the next generation” of omnichannel travel retail solutions to one of Britain’s major international airlines. The technology is supported by Omnevo (previously known as OM3 by AOE), and is aimed at elevating the passenger experience and the overall travel retail commercial […]
MSC Seashore to present high-end retail that is “One with the Sea”
MSC Cruises upcoming flagship, MSC Seashore, which will sail its inaugural season in the Mediterranean from August, before heading to PortMiami in November 2021 to sail The Bahamas and the Caribbean, says that it has elevated the guest experience to a whole new level, including in its retail offer. Designed specifically for warmer weather and […]
Alaska officials and cruise industry leaders mark return of first cruise to Ketchikan
On July 9, Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas became the first large cruise ship to return to Alaska following the suspension of cruise operations due to the pandemic. The event marked the return of cruise tourism to Alaska nearly two years since cruise ships last operated in the state. Prior to the pandemic, cruise passengers represented […]
Lagardère wins Lima DF concession with pioneering profit-sharing business model
Travel retail operator Lagardère and Lima Airport Partners (LAP) have announced that the French company will take over the master duty free concession at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Peru. The two companies signed a long-term agreement that goes into effect from January 2022. LAP is part of the Fraport Group. The concession contract is […]
IAADFS re-elects Rene Riedi as Chairman
Rene Riedi has been elected to serve another term as Chairman of the Board of the International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS). The new term begins July 2021. The Dufry executive was first elected as Chairman in 2019. “I am honored to be elected by my peers to continue to serve in […]
Canada eases border restrictions for vaccinated travelers, starting with Americans on Aug. 9; U.S. extends closure
Canada’s federal government announced Monday, July 19, that fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents who currently reside in the U.S. can travel to Canada for non-essential purposes without quarantining as of Aug. 9. Additionally, Canada announced that it will open its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from any country for non-essential purposes, with proof […]
The Balvenie unveils The Rare Marriages collection in honor of its longest-serving Malt Master
William Grant & Sons has unveiled The Balvenie Rare Marriages line, a range of premium single malt whiskies that pays tribute to The Balvenie Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE’s six decade whisky career. The Rare Marriages range is a tribute to David Stewart’s dedication to designing and building exceptional flavor, through the marriage of […]
Spirits expert Tim Young establishes consulting business
Well-known and respected global travel retail veteran Tim Young has established a premium beverage consultancy in London called Young Spirit Consulting. Young is also an emerging markets spirits specialist. Young – a familiar figure on the global spirits stage – has over 30-years-experience in the wine and spirits field including lengthy stints with Seagram’s and […]
Tairo International adds prestigious Molton Brown brand to portfolio
Tairo International has been appointed the distributor of iconic British bath and body brand Molton Brown in the Caribbean and Mexican travel retail markets, as of June 2021. The Molton Brown brand will add dimension and variety to Tairo’s portfolio. Tairo CEO Robert Bassan says: “The iconic brand will be a perfect complement to our […]
FDFA petitions Canadian government for C$6.6 million in critical aid as land border duty free business remains shuttered
With Canada’s land borders with the United States shut down for all but essential traffic for more than 16 months and business in the country’s duty free stores down more than 95%, Canada’s Frontier Duty Free Association is desperately petitioning the federal government for some relief to the crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Amazon-inspired Canaïma Gin launches with Penha Duty Free in the Caribbean
Amazon-inspired Canaïma Gin, in partnership with Penha Duty Free (via Innotri Limited), has launched in multiple locations across the Penha Duty Free retail footprint. After a successful introduction in the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and the United States, the brand – which pursues honoring and improving the quality of life of indigenous tribes […]
Edrington Americas appoints Distribution Spirits Company LLC (DISC) as new strategic partner for key Caribbean markets
Edrington Americas has announced a new route to market in the Caribbean with the start of a new strategic partnership with Distribution Spirits Company LLC (DISC), led by Juan Gentile. Effective July 1, all of Edrington’s brands will be distributed by DISC in all Caribbean markets with the exception of Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. […]
