The Latin American market continues to demonstrate strong momentum for MONARQ Group, particularly within beer as well as the premium and super-premium spirits segments. MONARQ Regional Director Latin America Conrado Perez tells TMI that MONARQ’s portfolio benefits from a strong balance between established volume drivers and emerging premium innovations. “Heineken and Peroni continue to provide […]
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DISC focuses on Caribbean distribution and grows premium portfolio of powerhouse brands
Juan Gentile’s Distribution Spirits Company (DISC) continues to experience strong growth across the Americas, with the Caribbean remaining the core driver of its business and premium spirits portfolio leading the momentum. “80% of our business is in the Caribbean, with all brands supplied from our FTZ warehouse in Miami. Our power brands, including The Macallan, […]
Giromondo says Venezuela is “open for business” as it 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 (Simón Bolívar Internacional-CCS) in Venezuela, Giromondo is set to continue its regional growth with the opening of a new Dôme store at ZOFRI Mall, in Iquique, Chile. The new store is scheduled to open in Q2 2026 and represents another key milestone […]
Major airport modernization benefits Luryx Asuncion in Paraguay
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (AISP) in Asunción, Paraguay’s main air gateway, is undergoing a complete modernization, including extensive remodeling and structural expansion. A new boarding area inaugurated last November increased security capacity four-fold and more than tripled the immigration rea—all of which will help the airport meet international standards and enhance passenger services as the […]
Screaming Color Group: the go-to luxury branding and marketing partner since 1995
Describing itself as “visual problem-solvers,” the Screaming Color Group has been an integral part of the travel retail scene in the Americas for more than 30 years. Founded in 1995 by Ivan Mora, Screaming Color Group grew from a graphic arts and printing company into a recognized force in premium printing and display solutions, including […]
One on One with Carlos Loaiza Keel
ASUTIL Secretary General talks anniversaries, customs and harmonization Carlos Loaiza Keel took over the post of Secretary General of ASUTIL in October 2023. The Punta Cana conference will be Loaiza Keel’s third conference after two successful events in Bogota and Lima. John Gallagher caught up with Carlos Loiza Keel to hear about what ASUTIL has […]
2026 Travel Markets Insider ASUTIL Special Edition
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IAADFS announces new Executive Director
The IAADFS Board of Directors has announced that it has appointed Natalie DeHart as the Association’s new Executive Director. DeHart brings extensive experience in association leadership and management through her work at Smithbucklin, where she currently supports the National Demolition Association (NDA) and the Neurocritical Care Foundation. In her role, DeHart will partner with the […]
Avolta opens new walkthrough duty free store at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Nieuport Aviation has announced the opening of a new walkthrough duty free store in the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s Transborder Lounge, developed in partnership with Dufry, part of global travel retailer Avolta. Launched earlier this month, the newly renovated space features an expanded footprint, refreshed design, and broader product assortment, creating a seamless and […]
Lagardère Travel Retail opens new last minute “Duty Free Express” store at Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
Lagardère Travel Retail has opened a new “last minute” duty free store at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru. The 182-sqm shop reinforces the commercial offer at Jorge Chávez, extending the opportunity to purchase all the way to the final moments before boarding, according to the company. The new Duty Free Express store follows […]
This is the year of beauty for Starboard
The beauty category is seeing significant growth for cruise ship retail concessionaire Starboard Group. Sales this year are reaching their highest level since Covid, according to Director of Merchandising, Karla Nedeski, who has been with the company for nearly 20 years in a variety of buying and merchandising roles. “The growth we are seeing this […]
The House of Suntory unveils Hibiki 12 Years Old Travel Exclusive Series
The House of Suntory has unveiled Hibiki 12 Years Old Travel Exclusive Series, bringing the expression of Hibiki exclusively to global travel retail in key international airports for the first time in 11 years. The release invites travelers to rediscover Hibiki through a lens of Japanese artistry through a reimagined bottle design inspired by the […]
Essence Corp launches Fenty Beauty in Guyana through Glamour Beauty
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty has officially launched in Guyana through local retailer Glamour Beauty, adding the 13th Caribbean market to the brand’s growing regional presence. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty officially launched in Guyana on March 28, bringing the superstar’s flagship cosmetics and skincare brand to the South American country for the first time through a partnership with […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 27 No. 15
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here This week’s issue of Travel Markets Insider leads off with encouraging earnings results from two leading travel retail giants, as well as the discouraging news that U.S. ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines – once one of the most profitable airlines — […]
F&B@Sea delivers a standout edition, highlighting cruise food and beverage trends
F&B@Sea, dedicated to the cruise food and beverage community, welcomed cruise lines, suppliers, and hospitality leaders from around the world for a highly successful 2026 edition at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami. Featuring more than 230 vendors – including many familiar duty free and travel retail brands –the 2026 edition of the growing […]
