Diageo Global Travel has unveiled a new limited-edition Don Julio 1942 bottle design celebrating Mexican art and culture, created in collaboration with Mexican artist and, long-time brand collaborator Claudio Limón. Launching exclusively in Avolta stores across Mexico, the bottle design features The Night Carnival, an original design inspired by the color, energy and spirit of […]
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m1nd-set releases second part of landmark 10-year analysis of global duty free shopper behavior: value and promotions ease as service, brands, store environment gain traction
m1nd-set has published the second instalment of its ten-year retrospective analysis of the global duty free shopper. Following the release of Part 1 of the land-mark study, which examined footfall, conversion, purchase purpose and the growing appeal of exclusives, this new research focuses on what happens once passengers reach the shop floor, reports the research […]
TOUS Perfumes and HALLOWEEN Perfumes launch across 23 points of sale at major airports in Mexico
Spanish fragrance company PyD reports a significant milestone in the duty free and travel retail channel with a major collaboration with Avolta in Mexico for its TOUS Perfumes and HALLOWEEN Perfumes. Since June, both brands have been available across 23 retail locations at some of Mexico’s major airports, including both terminals at Mexico City International […]
Maison Perrier-Jouët returns to Paris and Miami for second year with art meets nature pop-up and Limited Edition Belle Epoque 2018 Cuvée
For the second consecutive year, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail and Maison Perrier-Jouët have staged activations in Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Miami International Airport with their prestige range of fine champagne. Designed to recruit and drive conversion among high net worth individuals, the ‘House of Wonder’ experience was officially launched October 6 in Paris at […]
Falic Group donates $200,000 to Panama Earthquake community relief efforts
Duty Free Americas parent company Falic Group has announced a $200,000 donation to support humanitarian relief efforts for communities affected by the October 9th earthquake in Panama. The announcement was made in the presence of Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi, Leon Falic, President of Falic Group, and Dov and Miro Falic, Vice Presidents of Falic […]
Maker’s Mark launches GTR exclusive World Wood Collection
Maker’s Mark Kentucky bourbon has unveiled the World Wood Collection, a new Global Travel Retail-exclusive series celebrating the influence of exceptional oak from around the world. The inaugural release, Expedition 01, is the first Maker’s Mark whisky to feature three oak finishes across three continents: Japanese Mizunara, French and American white oak staves. It makes […]
Absolut Vodka partners with KAWS for latest Artist Edition
Absolut Vodka has unveiled an Artist Edition collaboration with world-leading contemporary artist KAWS, reimagining its iconic apothecary-shaped bottle through KAWS’ unmistakable visual language. Inspired by a specially commissioned painting by Brooklyn-based artist KAWS, the ABSOLUT KAWS Artist Edition bottle features the artist’s famed “XX” motif and CHUM character on the front, and an image of […]
ASUTIL returns to Panama in 2027 under the theme TRANSFORMATION
The 2027 ASUTIL Conference will take place next June in Panama under the theme TRANSFORMATION., the Association announced during its annual press conference in Cannes. Attendance will by limited and the Association is offering an exclusive registration window for ASUTIL members and Punta Cana 2026 attendees throughout January. The event will bring together travel retail […]
IAADFS announces new name and identity as the Travel Retail Alliance of the Americas
In its annual press conference in Cannes, The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) today announced its new name and identity: Travel Retail Alliance of the Americas (TRAA). The Association says that the new name reflects both the evolution of the travel retail industry and the organization’s expanded vision for serving operators, […]
Campari Group GTR and Norwegian Cruise Line unveil Beach Lounge by Aperol at Great Stirrup Cay
Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR) and Norwegian Cruise Line have entered into a new long-term partnership for a beach lounge at Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island in The Bahamas. The new Beach Lounge by Aperol offers cruise travelers a dedicated space to enjoy the full brand experience in a responsible and convivial setting. […]
2026 Travel Markets Insider October Special Edition
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Starboard: The art of selling spirits onboard
How can cruise retailers position spirits – one of the top three core duty free categories—to appeal to passengers, when cruisers can neither drink their spirits purchases onboard or take them to their cabins until they disembark? Starboard has evolved its spirits strategy to optimize space and stimulate sales by focusing on four key trends […]
Economic resilience in Latin America despite tense world scenario
John Gallagher looks at the economic scene in the major Latin American economies and how it has affected the travel retail business. The international geopolitical scenario has created multiple uncertainties for the worldwide economy and the duty free business. The unpredictable and ever-changing state of events in the Iran – USA conflict and the closure […]
La Petisquera opens new store in Asunción
La Petisquera, the long-established Paraguayan retailer and an integral part of the Mannah Group, has opened a new store in Asunción, marking a new chapter in the company’s expansion in Paraguay. Located in Villa Morra, one of the capital’s key commercial districts, the new store covers 800 sqm and offers perfumes and cosmetics, wines and […]
New By the Beach suncare line takes off in travel retail and U.S. domestic market
By the Beach, the fun, exciting and sensorial new suncare brand co-founded by Jessica McGratty Singer and Andrew Glass, has had a sensational launch year both in travel retail and domestically in the United States. In travel retail, the brand debuted onboard five cruise ships through Starboard in March, including Virgin, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean. […]
