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 […]
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a landmark investment package to overhaul concessions at Miami International Airport (MIA) earlier this month. The legislation secures a minimum guaranteed investment of $267 million, with an additional $64.5 million contingent on a lease extension—bringing the total potential investment to over $330 million. The proposal was sponsored […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, The New Terminal One, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports today announced that Duty Free Americas (DFA) has been selected as the exclusive duty free operator for John F. Kennedy International Airport’s New Terminal One. This privately funded, $9.5 billion all-international terminal, which will open in phases beginning […]
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 […]
JetBlue, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Fraport USA, manager of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 5, announced a major refresh of the airline’s flagship terminal. The refresh will feature the addition of more than 40 new concessions, and new amenities, including art installations and a redesigned center concourse inspired […]
Core Plus Duty Free (CPDF), which in 2024 completed its third year operating out of Florida’s Melbourne Orlando International Airport with record sales, is eyeing new horizons beyond Melbourne with potential duty free expansions, exciting new brand partnerships, and new concepts that could shake up the travel retail space. Orlando Joint Venture In its first […]
As Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) transforms from a hub operation to an origin- destination airport, it is catering to a completely different passenger mix. And with the opening of PIT’s $1.57 billion Terminal Modernization Program set for next year, Bryan Dietz, senior vice president for Air Service and Commercial Development at PIT, talks with TMI […]
Bijoux Terner, the iconic brand known for its stylish and affordable fashion accessories, has relaunched at Miami International Airport (MIA), with a shop-in-shop in the Books and Books Store located in Terminal D. This initiative marks the beginning of a significant expansion for Bijoux Terner in collaboration with travel retailer Areas. Following the Miami relaunch, […]
Marco Arilli’s Privato Duty Free and Streiffer Duty Free partnered to sponsor a duty free exhibit at the Moore County executive airport in Pinehurst, North Carolina, during the US Open Golf Tournament, which took place June 13-16, 2024. Arilli tells TMI that the US Open is the beginning of a partnership between the two companies […]
Global restaurateur HMSHost has been awarded a new 15-year contract to open nine new dining options at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in California — part of the airport’s transformation of its food and beverage offerings with a strong emphasis on showcasing local brands. Under the new contract, HMSHost will redevelop nearly 16,700 square feet of […]
Avolta has been awarded a 15-year contract to develop nearly 3,500 square meters of concessions space across Terminals A, B, and C at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. The contracts cover food and beverage options, as well as multiple travel convenience and specialty retail stores throughout the concourse for Avolta’s Hudson and HMSHost […]
Duty Free Holdings will be opening the first duty free store at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California on May 30, 2024. Under the name of La Boutique, the woman and minority-owned business will feature its “Click and Collect” program, allowing customers to pre-order their favorite items online at laboutiqueairports.com and pick them up at the […]
Miami International Airport (MIA) started 2024 with its fastest pace ever for passenger growth. The airport served 1.5 million more travelers in the first quarter than its previous record set in the same period last year, according to audited statistics recently released by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. In the first three months of 2024, MIA […]
William Grant & Sons has debuted the first ever activation for Hudson Whiskey at JFK Terminal 4 with DFS. The New York whiskey is being featured at the New York airport where it is highlighting its partnership as the “Official Bourbon of the (New York) Mets.” Last August, Hudson whiskey announced it was teaming up […]
Doha’s Hamad International Airport, in operation only for the past 10 years, has been named the World’s Best Airport 2024 in the Skytrax World Airport Awards, which were announced in April. Hamad International Airport also won awards for the World’s Best Airport Shopping and the Best Airport in the Middle East. The 2023 Airport of the […]
