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 […]
Airports
PIT: adapting the airport offer to a new consumer
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 relaunches at Miami International Airport in partnership with Books and Books and Areas
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, […]
Privato Duty Free and Streiffer Duty Free team up to serve tobacco, wine, champagne and spirits to private airport passengers
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 […]
HMSHost awarded new 15-Year dining contract for Sacramento International Airport
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 secures 15-year concessions contracts at California’s John Wayne Airport for its Hudson and HMSHost brands
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 to open La Boutique, first duty free store at California’s John Wayne Airport
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 […]
MIA starts 2024 with record growth and an A+ bond rating
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 launches Hudson Whiskey – the “Official Bourbon of the Mets” – with DFS at JFK Terminal 4
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 […]
Skytrax names world’s best airports for 2024 – Asia, Europe dominate
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 […]
Mast Jägermeister debuts Teremana in GTR with DFS at JFK T4
After announcing it was distributing Teremana tequila in the channel in March, Mast Jägermeister has introduced the premium, small-batch tequila into global travel retail this month. Founded by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Teremana is launching in numerous major international airports around the world, initiating the internationalization of Teremana. All three expressions are available: Blanco (€49.99/US$45.99), […]
Golden Anniversary: DFW Airport marks 50 years of service
On Jan. 13, 1974, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) began operations as the newest and most modern commercial airport in the United States, heralding in a new chapter for modern aviation. Last Saturday, Jan. 13, DFW recognized its 50th anniversary by beginning a year-long celebration that reflects on the airport’s suc-cess, looks ahead […]
Duty Free Americas underscores specialty retail expertise with trio of ‘Firsts’ at DFW as the airport celebrates its 50th anniversary
As Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrates its 50th anniversary, travel retail operator Duty Free Americas has opened three new specialty retail stores there, including the first ever travel retail store for Toys“R”Us (as reported). The retailer has also opened its first sunglasses store in the USA, SHADE, as well as the inaugural LEGO […]
Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits features exclusively in three DFS U.S. airport stores
Lyre’s Spirit Co. has announced the launch of a select range of non-alcoholic beverages in three key premium DFS stores in U.S. airports. DFS is the first duty free retailer in America to launch the Lyre’s range, in time for the holiday travel period and Dry January. Lyre’s will be available in JFK Terminal 4, […]
Edrington celebrates heritage of ultra-premium Brugal rum with holiday pop-up at MIA
Edrington Travel Retail Americas has created an immersive pop-up experience for Brugal rum that celebrates the heritage and quality of the renowned rum from the Dominican Republic. The activation is housed in Terminal D at Miami International Airport and it will run through the holiday season. The month-long pop-up invites visitors to embark on a […]
