The seats are comfortable. The Scotch is neat. The bar is stocked with recognized favorites. I’m in a duty free store. It’s not a secret what Avolta is trying to do with the new Blinded Tiger speakeasy inside its newly opened Dufry flagship duty free store at New York’s JFK Terminal 8. The world’s largest […]
In addition to the retail concessions they opened at Honolulu International Airport, as reported last week, International Shoppes, in partnership with Ben Crump Enterprises (BCE), has also launched a new, community-driven retail program at Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG). The partnership – which will be operating six duty-paid stores in Maui — is focused on creating […]
International Shoppes, in partnership with Ben Crump Enterprises (BCE), has introduced a new, community-focused retail program at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The joint venture is focused on strengthening Hawaii’s local business ecosystem while enhancing the traveler experience, and the new stores are built on a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and economic […]
Proximo Spirits has partnered with DFS and iShoppes to launch 1800 Tequila Triple Cask Añejo, the brand’s first global travel retail exclusive, at New York’s JFK Airport. Running from February through March with DFS at Terminal 4, then April to June with iShoppes at Terminal 1, the activation spotlights the new 1800 Triple Cask through […]
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom have unveiled plans to expand Miami International Airport’s Concourse D with a “monumental” new $1 billion investment. The new Gate D60 expansion will create 17 new aircraft gates and adjoining passenger boarding areas, additional dining and shopping options, boost baggage handling and streamline […]
Avolta’s HMSHost and Hudson divisions have been awarded 12-year extensions covering travel retail and food and beverage operations at Miami International Airport (MIA). The concessions cover MIA’s North, Central and South terminals. Under the agreement, Avolta’s Hudson will renovate 40 retail stores and bring new retail concepts and enhanced digital engagement to respond to evolving […]
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced plans and unveiled renderings for the modernization of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The project received approval from the Board of Airport Commissioners at the Dec. 18 meeting, allowing construction to begin in January 2026, and be completed in time to welcome […]
Avolta’s Hudson division has been awarded a 10-year contract to develop four specialty retail and travel convenience stores at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), as the airport undergoes a significant expansion and modernization program. Beginning in 2026, Hudson will begin to unveil its new retail program, which will bring a hyper-local, artfully curated shopping experience […]
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 […]
