Duty Free Americas and The Estée Lauder Companies today announced a strategic global retail partnership to launch ELC brands across DFA stores. Calling the collaboration “a significant milestone in elevating prestige beauty experiences for international travelers,” the joint press announcement says the agreement will be a key driver in ELC’s accelerated expansion ambitions in The […]
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Antony Morato menswear to debut in TR
Global menswear brand Antony Morato will officially enter the travel retail channel at TFWA Cannes this year. Marking a new chapter in the brand’s international growth, the brand will unveil its TRAVEL LINE – a bold and innovative concept designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern traveler. A complete look Antony Morato’s Travel Retail offering […]
Joseph Ribkoff offers elegant wardrobe solutions for women on the move at its Cannes debut
Canada-based fashion house Joseph Ribkoff will make its debut appearance at the TFWA World Exhibition, where it will be highlighting its high-fashion yet practical women’s wear range ideally suited to travel retail (Riviera Village, RF8). Joseph Ribkoff brings its signature blend of style, comfort, and versatility to the travel retail market. The brand’s collections feature […]
Starboard to debut vibrant, immersive “concept gallery” retail experience aboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady
Starboard Group has announced the latest expansion of its partnership with Virgin Voyages as the exclusive retail partner for Brilliant Lady, where it will offer a blend of luxury, sustainability and discovery across 5,500 square feet of retail space when the ship departs from New York City on its inaugural voyage on Sept. 5, 2025. “We’re […]
Heinemann highlights top-tier spirits onboard Star of the Seas
Heinemann Americas has unveiled a “bold new cruise retail concept” aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, which the company says further strengthens a partnership that has grown steadily since 2019. With 10 distinct retail venues on board, the ship delivers a next-level shopping experience, featuring everything from exclusive Royal Caribbean logo merchandise, fine watches, […]
Avolta opens Foz do Iguaçu store
Avolta has officially opened its new 1,000 sqm Brazilian border store in Foz do Iguaçu, the border town adjacent to the Brazilian borders with Paraguay and Argentina. The new store was opened in the Catuaí Palladium shopping mall, which already hosts duty free stores managed by Cell Shop do Brasil and Paris Duty Free. With […]
WiTR+ holds first New York City event
Networking group Women in Travel Retail+ held its first New York City event to great success on August 26th. Hosted by the Joseph Ribkoff fashion house at their NYC showroom, with top-tier “On the Rocks” beverages generously donated by Suntory Global Spirits, the gathering brought together women from Suntory, PeppaRose, Morton James, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal […]
Victorinox strengthens travel retail team in Latam & EMEA
Victorinox has bolstered its Travel Retail team with three key appointments in Latin America and EMEA. Laura Motta Lopez assumes the role of Senior Regional Manager Travel Retail LATAM and Wanda Morales Rodriguez is named Commercial Leader Travel Retail LATAM. Adriana Hepke joins as Senior Regional Manager Travel Retail EMEA. As Senior Regional Manager Travel […]
Starboard Resort expands land-based retail operations at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort in Central Florida
Starboard Resort, Starboard Group’s land-based vacation retail division, has opened Crafted by Starboard at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. Described as a dynamic new retail concept designed with families in mind, the boutique blends personalization, expertly curated assortments, and immersive retail experiences in a single, shopping destination. Kissimmee, Florida is the location of the Orlando […]
Dominican Republic sets new tourism arrivals record
The Dominican Republic is on track to shatter its tourism records this year, welcoming more than 6.1 million visitors (6,145,008) in the first half of 2025. Tourism Minister David Collado predicts a year-end total of 12 million arrivals. The first-semester tally marks a 3% increase over the same period last year, representing an addi-tional 185,166 […]
Remodeled Voltran Duty Free Ltd. in Belize’s Corozal Free Zone introduces new brands
Voltran Duty Free Ltd, Corozal Free Zone has been remodeled with a new location in the Atlantic Plaza (Belize). The newly upgraded store has introduced several important new perfume brands in order to satisfy the demand of its customers. Strategically located within the Corozal Free Zone of Belize, the store is situated just minutes away from the border with […]
Weitnauer Group celebrates 160 year legacy with 30% expansion in global reach
Weitnauer Group is celebrating its 160-year anniversary in 2025 with its largest expansion program to date, a milestone that underscores the company’s enduring legacy and proven expertise in cross-category omnichannel distribution in the travel retail industry and domestic markets. Since January 2024, strategic investment in the expansion of its global footprint has opened 30 new markets […]
Dior brings ‘Dioriviera’ summer experience to Montréal–Trudeau Airport
Dior and ARI North America are inviting travelers at Montréal–Trudeau Airport International Terminal to escape into the world of Dioriviera, a “bohemian-chic” summer experience under the Dior sun. The installation features desert-inspired decor, including a towering palm tree and life-size cactus, creating a memorable and Instagrammable backdrop throughout the month of August. The Dior podium […]
Michael Payne to step back from key role at IAADFS
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) announced today that Michael Payne will be stepping back from his role as President and CEO of IAADFS. “Michael will continue to serve as a chief advisor to the Board on matters relating to advocacy, governance and program content, but will continue to move away […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 26 No. 24
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here Today’s issue of Travel Markets Insider takes a heavy look at some of the extremely exciting and innovative activations taking place in travel retail venues throughout the Americas, as well as other Supply Side news, plus some alarming numbers […]
