Barbara Barrett, the FDFA’s new Executive Director, enthusiastically greeted the association’s operator members, before updating them on Communications, Stakeholder Relations, Member Outreach and Government Relations. “Your board has accomplished so much; it is a thrill to work with this board. And I am really looking forward to work with the rest of you (the members) and get to […]
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FDFA Convention welcomes new format and director
The 2018 Frontier Duty Free Convention, which took place Nov. 3-7 in Toronto, was a watershed event for Canada’s duty free association. It ushered in a new format in a new venue as well as welcoming a new Executive Director and a highly-respected public affairs agency. The new format is a process, explained FDFA vice president […]
FDFA’s new Executive Director discusses Advocacy and Future for TR industry in Canada
One on One with Barbara Barrett, FDFA Executive Director The Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA) announced a new strategic direction for its land border duty free association in August when it appointed Barbara Barrett as the association’s new Executive Director and appointed advocacy firm Impact Public Affairs to be a proactive advocacy voice in Ottawa. […]
Quebec City announces new $30 million cruise port development
Québec City announced last week that it will be making a major investment for the construction of a second cruise terminal. The project, which is set to be completed by 2020, will allow the Port to accommodate ships with more than 4,000 passengers. The Port will invest $10 million, the Government of Québec will contribute $15 million to the […]
FDFA announces “new strategic direction” with appointment of advocacy firm and executive director
The Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA) Board of Directors has appointed Barbara Barrett to serve as the association’s new executive director. She replaces Laurie Karson, who left the role last September after 12 years at the helm of the industry association. Barrett brings over 20 years of high level public affairs expertise to FDFA. She […]
ARI North America beautifies The Loop Montreal Duty Free with a suite of new skincare and fragrance brands
The Loop Duty Free in Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, part of Aer Rianta International (ARI), has just added six new brands to its already extensive line-up of skincare, perfume and cosmetics. Kiehl’s, Shiseido, Jo Malone, Tom Ford Cosmetics, Atelier Cologne, Armani Privé and Maison Margiela have brand new personalized spaces within the beauty hall in the […]
YVR breaks ground on multi-year expansion projects
On June 14, 2018, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) broke ground on a number of capital construction projects to enhance the airport experience and improve YVR’s competitive position as a world-class connecting hub. The projects are part of YVR’s multi-year expansion plans that will see the airport complete 75 major projects, totaling $9.1 billion over the […]
CiR: Airlift from India doubles to Americas with new routes to Canada
The Indian aviation industry is booming and capacity to the Americas is growing by double-digits, reports analysis from Business Lounge, the market data arm of CiR. In the ten months to October 2017 total PAX at India’s airports combined was up +14.9%, a growth second only to Russia among the top thirty markets globally, says […]
Paradies Lagardère opens first TripAdvisor retail store at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Paradies Lagardère has partnered with travel website TripAdvisor to create a branded travel essential store at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Terminal 1. With more than 455 million monthly visitors, TripAdvisor helps travelers worldwide find the latest reviews and traveler-generated photos for hotels, attractions, restaurants and more to help them make worldwide travel plans. An […]
FDFA’s new convention format to tap into supplier expertise to build brands
According to FDFA vice president Tania Lee, one of the owners of the award winning Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop in Ontario, Canada, the new format of the Canadian Association’s annual convention will focus on newness and innovation, and will tap into their suppliers’ expertise to deliver these objectives. Lee says that a great […]
FDFA: Changing direction and starting with a clean slate
Canada’s Frontier Duty Free Association is in transition. The Board’s decision to eliminate the role of executive director last September is just one facet of the new direction being taken by the Association, which hosted its 32nd annual convention in November. For the foreseeable future, the FDFA has streamlined its operations and will be focusing […]
Montreal DF operators win big at 2017 FDFA Gold Standard Awards
Montreal area duty free store operators were the big winners at the Frontier Duty Free Association’s Gold Standard Awards, with land border store Importations Guay Ltée and Montreal airport concessionaire ARI-North America taking home multiple awards. The event took place in Toronto on November 15 during the gala evening of the 32nd annual convention for the […]
ARI North America unveils revamped The Loop Duty Free transborder store in Montreal Trudeau Airport
The Loop Duty Free Montreal, operated by Aer Rianta International subsidiary ARI North America, today unveiled its refurbished American destination Duty Free store in Montreal-Trudeau Airport. To celebrate the launch of the store, The Loop Duty Free is giving away 1,000 free gifts on October 27th. Following an extensive remodel, The Loop store has […]
Special CiR Report: Chinese duty free opportunity in Canada greater than ever
All data based on HY 2017 vs the same period in 2016 Preliminary data based on CiR’s 550 airport locations suggests that global total PAX grew +7.3% in the first 6 months of this year. The Americas region grew +3.8%, driven largely by strong gains across Central America, with North America slipping just under […]
FDFA announces management change: Executive Director Laurie Karson leaves Canadian Association
The Board of Directors of the Frontier Duty Free Association has announced the departure of Executive Director, Laurie Karson, in September. Karson joined FDFA in April 2005. The FDFA will continue to move forward in a positive direction and will organize a successful FDFA Convention in Montreal in November 2017, says the official announcement. In […]
