Boutique wine and spirits distributor Blue Caterpillar has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Garcia Olazabal as new Area Sales Manager for South America. With over 12 years of experience in the wine & spirits industry, Garcia Olazabal brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in brand building, strategic marketing, and […]
Latin America
m1nd-set: Latin America and the Caribbean Gen Z shoppers are the highest spenders in travel retail
A detailed presentation of Latin America & Caribbean shopper and air traffic research was presented by Swiss-based research agency m1nd-set at the annual ASUTIL conference, where m1nd-set CEO & Owner Dr. Peter Mohn revealed that the younger generations from the Latin America and Caribbean region are the highest spenders in travel retail. Gen Zs spend […]
WEBB Banks hosts second biennial Distributor Conference focused on strengthening partnerships at Southern Glazer’s
WEBB Banks, the Travel Retail Sales & Export division of Southern Glazer’s, hosted its second biennial Distributor Conference at the El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico earlier in June. The company tells TMI that the event focused on fortifying existing partnerships and fostering collaboration while reinforcing Southern Glazer’s as an industry leader in the region. A total […]
2024 ASUTIL Conference: magical, relevant and filled with Latin flair
The 2024 ASUTIL Conference held last week in Bogotá, Colombia at the Hilton Bogotá Corferias perfectly reflected the city where it was held: magical, relevant, and filled with Latin flair. A maximum capacity 307 people attended the TFWA-managed event. Travel Markets Insider had a front row seat for the week and presents highlights of the sold-out conference […]
Weitnauer Group takes duty free heritage to new markets around the world
For a company that has roots going back to the 1800s, Weitnauer Group is still evolving and staying relevant nearly 160 years after it was founded. With the expansion of its distribution network, Weitnauer has developed into a leading organization providing duty free operation services, sales, and distribution resources to major brand owners. Just this […]
ForwardKeys analyzes impact of Brazil floods on tourism as Porto Alegre airport closed indefinitely
Severe flooding has affected over 90% of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul, one of Brazil’s premier tourist destinations. The state’s primary airport, Salgado Filho Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre, has been forced to close indefinitely, underscoring the severity of the situation. ForwardKeys’ analysis of the data paints a stark picture of the impact on […]
Coty Travel Retail kicks off Boss cross-category pop-ups across the globe
Coty Travel Retail has unveiled a series of BOSS immersive cross-category pop-up activations at key airport locations across Europe and the Americas. Beginning June 1, 2024, the highly engaging, interactive pop-up spaces celebrate the spirit of football through a unique blend of sports, fashion, and fragrance. The BOSS cross-category pop-up experiences allow visitors to immerse […]
Essence Corp helps build the LATAM border business
Essence Corp has taken full advantage of the unique opportunities that opened for it with the establishment of the Brazilian duty free border business in 2019. The Miami-based beauty distribution company has so far added 20 new doors from the Brazilian border to the 50 or so outlets it supplies on the Uruguay border, plus […]
Brazilian deluge damages duty free on the border
The catastrophic flooding in Porto Alegre at the beginning of May has been one of the biggest natural disasters to hit southern Brazil in many years. With 170 people dead and 70 people still missing, further heavy rain at the end of the month hampered clean-up operations and local authorities say that there is no […]
Sold-out ASUTIL Conference reflects optimism for LATAM future
There is an air of excitement around the 2024 ASUTIL Conference taking place in Bogotá. This year’s event is the first ASUTIL in Colombia, and is also the first Conference with Carlos Loaiza-Keel as head of the South American Duty Free Association, after he took over for Jose Luis Donagaray as Secretary General late last […]
Weitnauer Group expands South American operations with hub in Uruguay
Weitnauer Group has announced the opening of its latest subsidiary in Uruguay, strategically positioned to cater to the vibrant and expanded market along the Brazilian border. The new operation in Uruguay will serve as a gateway to the dynamic Uruguay borders and the growing market of Brazilian borders, while supporting Weitnauer’s logistic capabilities in other South American markets. Headed by […]
ASUTIL announces 2024 Conference program
ASUTIL has revealed a refreshed and “action-packed program” of learning, networking, and social elements for the 2024 ASUTIL Conference, taking place in Bogotá, Colombia from June 18-21. For the second year, the Conference is being managed by TFWA. The conference will open on Wednesday, June 19th with addresses from ASUTIL President Enrique Urioste, ASUTIL Secretary Carlos […]
ASUTIL expects 300+ attendees at June Conference that takes place in “the marvelous city of Bogota” for first time
Pledging “a carefully curated conference program and a series of engaging networking opportunities,” ASUTIL General Secretary Carlos Loaiza-Keel is expecting more than 300 delegates to attend the annual ASUTIL Conference taking place in Bogotá on June 18-20 at the Hilton Bogotá Corferias. For the second year in a row the event is co-organized with TFWA. Loaiza-Keel noted […]
Pre-registration is now open for 2024 ASUTIL Conference in Bogota
Early Bird rates expire April 9 Pre-registration is now open for the 2024 ASUTIL Conference taking place in Bogotá, Colombia on June 19-20. Registration will remain open until Friday, June 7. Early bird registration rates will be available until Tuesday, April 9. Regular rates will apply from April 10th onwards. Fully registered delegates can access […]
Avolta and Corporación America Airports unite for strategic airport enhancement in Uruguay
Avolta (formerly Dufry) and private airport operating group Corporación America Airports, have forged a partnership to “revolutionize” travel retail in Uruguay, in a collaborative initiative aimed at elevating the airport retail experience. The partnership is establishing what it calls a “novel business model” by leveraging the combined expertise of duty free retail and airport management as master concessionaire for travel […]
