Duty Free Americas (DFA) welcomed hundreds of members of the global travel retail community to its 11th Annual 2026 Charity Golf Tournament on February 5th in Miami, where in partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation, the event raised $1 million in support of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) and innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer […]
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Giromondo continues regional expansion with new Dôme store at ZOFRI Mall in Iquique, Chile
Following the successful unveiling of its Dôme duty free store at Maiquetía International Airport in Venezuela, Giromondo is set to continue its regional growth with the opening of a new Dôme store at ZOFRI Mall, located in Iquique. The new store is scheduled to open in Q2 2026 and represents another key milestone in the company’s long-term expansion across […]
Nestlé ITR targets untapped confectionery growth opportunity in the Americas
Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) is strengthening its focus on the Americas, identifying untapped opportunities in the region for long‑term confectionery growth in global travel retail. While footfall and conversion in the Americas currently lag other regions, NITR sees the rising demand for experience‑led retail, shifting traveler demographics and the growing influence of Gen Z […]
The Hershey Company’s ‘Take the Taste With You’ platform drives performance gains across world travel retail
The Hershey Company, which introduced a new visual identity at the 2025 TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, is translating its new ‘Take the Taste With You’ platform into measurable in-market performance. The company reports that early activations across key airport hubs are driving stronger shopper engagement and improved sell-out. Hershey says that the […]
International Shoppes awarded retail concessions at Hawaii’s Honolulu and Kahului airports
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has selected New York-based International Shoppes (iShoppes) to operate the specialty retail and duty free concessions at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG), the main airport in Maui. In January, incumbent concessionaire DFS (formerly Duty Free Shoppers) had announced that it was exiting the […]
CVH Spirits appoints Blue Caterpillar as exclusive TR Americas distributor
CVH Spirits has announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term distribution agreement with Blue Caterpillar for Travel Retail Americas. CVH Spirits’ portfolio includes premium single malt Scotch whisky brands Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory. Blue Caterpillar says the single malt Scotch whisky category continues to represent one of the most dynamic segments within premium spirits across […]
F&B@Sea 2026 unveils elevated program designed for cruise’s F&B decision-makers
F&B@Sea, the unique cruise food and beverage experience that brings together cruise lines and supplies, has announced its enhanced 2026 program taking place April 15-16 at Miami’s Mana Wynwood convention Center. Held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Global (April 13-16), the F&B@Sea event will spotlight trends, innovations and leaders shaping what cruise guests will eat […]
Absolut Vodka turns up the heat with new Absolut Tabasco
Absolut Vodka has partnered with Tabasco Brand for the launch of a new spicy vodka, Absolut Tabasco. The new collaboration launches this February across 50+ markets including global travel retail. According to Rae Gibson, Director, Power Brands and Emerging Categories, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, Pernod Ricard will be staging a “truly global takeover” in travel […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 27 No. 2
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here There is a saying in the Caribbean that when the U.S. sneezes, the islands catch a cold … or worse. It appeared that the Caribbean might suffer a full-blown’ flu epidemic’ at the start of the year, […]
Peace Arch Duty Free begins landmark investment of $6.5 million in renovations
Peace Arch Duty Free, North America’s largest land-border duty free retailer located on the Canadian border in Surrey, British Columbia, has embarked on a $6.5 million investment redevelopment project The project, which Peace Arch founder and President Peter Raju says will be the world’s most luxurious land-border duty free shop, is being designed to significantly enhance the […]
Luke Barras-Hill launches new strategic communications advisory
Experienced travel retail professional Luke Barras-Hill has launched TRDF Media, a specialist B2B communications and media advisory company. Barras-Hill has more than 15 years’ experience in the global travel retail and duty free industry, most recently as Editorial Director and Board Member at TRBusiness. TRDF Media supports brands, retailers, airports and other stakeholders across global […]
China Tourism Group Duty Free to acquire DFS’ Greater China Retail Business
In a major breaking news story, China Tourism Group Duty Free (CTG Duty-Free) will acquire DFS’ stores in Hong Kong and Macau and intangible assets in Greater China. The new “definitive agreement” was announced today in a joint statement by DFS, parent company LVMH andDFS’ co-founder and shareholder Robert Miller, and Beijing-based CTG Duty-Free. Through this transaction, CTG […]
René Machon joins Blue Caterpillar as Commercial Director Europe
International boutique spirits distribution company Blue Caterpillar has announced the appointment of René Machon as Commercial Director Europe as of January 1st 2026. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Machon will lead Blue Caterpillar’s European expansion and development efforts. René Machon brings more than 20 years of international experience in the spirits industry, with a strong focus […]
DFS to close all Hawaii stores after 63 years
Following a tenure of 63 years in business, DFS has announced that it is closing its three stores in Hawaii this year. The company has confirmed to travel retail media that it will close its Waikiki downtown store on January 28 and its Honolulu Inter-national Airport store on March 31. It will also be closing its […]
TFWA reveals “New Era of Innovation” theme of reimagined Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference for 2026
TFWA says that it is set to redefine the future of travel retail with the launch of a completely reimagined TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2026, taking place in Singapore from May 10-14. Designed to inspire, connect, and elevate the industry, the new edition introduces concepts that expand both the business and creative potential […]
