Starboard Resort, Starboard Group’s land-based vacation retail division, has opened Crafted by Starboard at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. Described as a dynamic new retail concept designed with families in mind, the boutique blends personalization, expertly curated assortments, and immersive retail experiences in a single, shopping destination. Kissimmee, Florida is the location of the Orlando […]
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Starboard to debut vibrant, immersive “concept gallery” retail experience aboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady
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Heinemann highlights top-tier spirits onboard Star of the Seas
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Dobel Tequila celebrates US Open sponsorship with New York JFK takeover – across all terminals
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Executive Retail Shops opens flagship location at Sheltair Aviation FBO at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
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Dior brings ‘Dioriviera’ summer experience to Montréal–Trudeau Airport
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Appleton Estate unveils elevated Montego Bay boutique
Dominican Republic sets new tourism arrivals record
The Dominican Republic is on track to shatter its tourism records this year, welcoming more than 6.1 million visitors (6,145,008) in the first half of 2025. Tourism Minister David Collado predicts a year-end total of 12 million arrivals. The first-semester tally marks a 3% increase over the same period last year, representing an addi-tional 185,166 […]
Remodeled Voltran Duty Free Ltd. in Belize’s Corozal Free Zone introduces new brands
Voltran Duty Free Ltd, Corozal Free Zone has been remodeled with a new location in the Atlantic Plaza (Belize). The newly upgraded store has introduced several important new perfume brands in order to satisfy the demand of its customers. Strategically located within the Corozal Free Zone of Belize, the store is situated just minutes away from the border with […]
Weitnauer Group celebrates 160 year legacy with 30% expansion in global reach
Weitnauer Group is celebrating its 160-year anniversary in 2025 with its largest expansion program to date, a milestone that underscores the company’s enduring legacy and proven expertise in cross-category omnichannel distribution in the travel retail industry and domestic markets. Since January 2024, strategic investment in the expansion of its global footprint has opened 30 new markets […]
Azamara Cruises appoints former Starboard executive Lisa Kauffman as Chief Marketing Officer
Azamara Cruises has has announced the appointment of Lisa Kauffman as Chief Marketing Officer. Kauffman most recently served as Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at Starboard Group, where she led global B2B as well as B2C marketing strategies, digital innovation, integrated communications, and Retailtainment. In her new role, Kauffman will oversee marketing and communications, including […]
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 […]
Michael Payne to step back from key role at IAADFS
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) announced today that Michael Payne will be stepping back from his role as President and CEO of IAADFS. “Michael will continue to serve as a chief advisor to the Board on matters relating to advocacy, governance and program content, but will continue to move away […]
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 […]
Starboard debuts luxury retail onboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s new superyacht, Luminara
Starboard Luxury, in collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, has debuted dedicated retail spaces for Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and Piaget aboard the fleet’s newest yacht, Luminara. These luxury retail offerings represent first-at-sea experiences for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and feature an array of jewelry, Swiss timepieces, and accessories expertly curated by Starboard Luxury. “Starboard Luxury is honored to bring together […]
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 […]
Avolta expands presence in cruise retail onboard NCL’s newly launched Norwegian Aqua ship
Avolta, the main retail partner for the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet, has expanded its presence in the cruise channel with the recent launch of NCL’s latest ship, Norwegian Aqua. Avolta has opened eight duty free shops, together with additional spaces for sunglasses, fashion, watches and pre-loved luxury. Showcasing a range of products across all the […]
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 […]
Starboard Group and Invicta Watch Group to launch exclusive Invicta Tequila on 26 cruise ships
Starboard Group has announced the launch of Invicta Tequila, a new lifestyle product developed in collaboration with Invicta Watch Group and produced by Casa Maestri Distillery in Mexico. The premium tequila will launch exclusively on 26 cruise ships this summer; it is Invicta’s latest expansion as a lifestyle brand and is a first-of-its-kind—and first-at-sea—collaboration between […]
Fraport adds to Music City vibe with 8 new retail and F&B concepts at Nashville International Airport
Fraport Nashville, the developer and manager of the Nashville International Airport (BNA) concessions program, has opened eight new dining and shopping venues in the expanded Concourse D extension. These new venues celebrate the spirit of Music City and enhance the already impressive selection of dining, shopping, and entertainment at one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports, […]
