House of Suntory has launched its first-ever whisky showcase in Latin America in partnership with Duty Free Americas at Panama’s Tocumen International Airport. The showcase marks a crucial step in the company’s strategic expansion across the Americas and highlights the growing importance of Latin America in House of Suntory’s global travel retail strategy, the partners […]
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Falic Group accelerates global expansion with launch of UETA MEA
Duty Free Americas owner Falic Group has announced a significant acceleration in its global expansion efforts as it embarks on what it is calling “a bold new growth phase.” The company’s strategic plan includes entering new travel retail channels—rail, cruise, and diplomatic sectors—while extending its reach into high-growth markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, […]
Espolòn Tequila campaign takes over Miami International Airport during Copa America 2024
Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR) Americas launched a dynamic, multi-touchpoint Espolòn Tequila campaign at Miami International Airport in partnership with Duty Free Americas during Copa America 2024. As the Official Tequila Sponsor of Inter Miami CF, Espolòn Tequila has established a strong presence with striking displays and engaging experiences. In June, travelers enjoyed a […]
Bacardi GTR speeds up Patrón travel retail business with Formula 1-themed pop-up at MIA
Bacardi Global Travel Retail revved up its Patrón business at Miami International Airport this spring with a high-octane activation in partnership with Duty Free Americas celebrating the brand’s role as official Tequila partner to the Oracle Red Bull Racing team and timed to share the excitement of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. As the Tequila partner of […]
Dior and Duty Free Americas unveil exclusive pop-up store at MIA
Dior, in partnership with Duty Free Americas, has launched an exclusive pop-up store located in Miami International Airport Terminal D by gate D47. The “enchanting” retail experience will be available from March through June 2024 and invites passengers to discover the new Miss Dior Parfum. At the heart of this animation lies an opportunity for […]
Pernod Ricard launches Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition with global campaign
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail revealed the glamourous new limited edition joining Royal Salute’s iconic Polo Collection; the Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition, which launched in limited quantities in global travel retail on April 11 and was celebrated at an invitation-only special event with a strong polo connection in exclusive Palm Beach, […]
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 […]
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 […]
DFA opens first Toys“R”Us airport store at DFW
Toys“R”Us, the ubiquitous U.S. toy store that closed its doors in 2018 after more than 30 years in business, has unveiled “bold new plans” to reopen and roll out flag-ship stores across the United States, and internationally – including in travel retail. Leading the way in travel retail, the first-ever Toys“R”Us airport store opened late […]
Duty Free Americas rolls out immersive fragrance ‘Red Carpet’ activations
Beauty is in the spotlight at Duty Free Americas (DFA), which has launched a series of immersive, experiential fragrance pop-ups and ‘Red Carpet’ activations at key airport locations across the Americas this November. Featuring both niche and global brands, this month’s activations bring to life limited edition releases through immersive activations and expert demonstrations. Vibrant […]
Bacardi launches Rum Tales activation & new classification system at Miami Airport
Bacardi Global Travel Retail is staging the debut of its new Rum Tales campaign on the main concourse of Terminal D at Miami International Airport Terminal. The innovative Digital Rum selector platform is running from October 20 and November 12, 2023. The pop-up is designed as a 360-degree experience encouraging travelers to explore and engage […]
The Macallan and Duty Free Americas partner to open first shop-in-shop in Americas Travel Retail in Tocumen airport
The Macallan has unveiled its first shop-in-shop in the Americas Travel Retail channel at Panama Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Terminal 2 in partnership with Duty Free Americas. The opening marks the latest chapter in the long-term collaboration between Duty Free Americas and the Edrington-owned distiller, following the launch of The Macallan Boutique at New […]
Lancôme takes over Americas airports with All-Star campaign for La Vie Est Belle
Lancôme paid tribute to its #1 fragrance, La Vie Est Belle , uniting for the first time its all-women ambassador team in the Americas through premium retail experiences and media takeover, from Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York to Brazil and Argentina under the ALL-STARS campaign. Julia Roberts invites the whole Lancôme community of […]
DFA Golf partners with Miami Dolphins to raise $1 million to fight cancer
The 2023 DFA Charity Golf Tournament, partnering with the Miami dolphins football team, scored a win in the fight against cancer by successfully raising a record $1 million to support leading-edge research and treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. This year the monies raised by the […]
DFA Charity Golf Tournament success on all counts; raises $375,000 for Alonzo Mourning’s Miami youth charities
Neither threatening weather, a cold drizzle in Miami or a lingering pandemic could dampen the high spirits that boosted the 2022 DFA Charity Golf Tournament on Feb. 9, which raised a staggering $375,000 for the Mourning Family Foundation (formerly known as Alonzo Mourning Charities), and its Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine initiatives. The Duty Free industry […]
