The 2027 ASUTIL Conference will take place next June in Panama under the theme TRANSFORMATION., the Association announced during its annual press conference in Cannes. Attendance will by limited and the Association is offering an exclusive registration window for ASUTIL members and Punta Cana 2026 attendees throughout January. The event will bring together travel retail […]
Latin America
A TMI Profile: Motta Internacional CEO Erasmo Orillac: A Life in Travel Retail
Following Attenza Duty Free’s recent expansion of its arrival and departure Duty Free stores and opening of specialist boutiques for Polo Ralph Lauren and Adidas at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador, Travel Markets Insider caught up with Erasmo Orillac, CEO of parent company Motta Internacional, to review the latest developments at one of […]
Economic resilience in Latin America despite tense world scenario
John Gallagher looks at the economic scene in the major Latin American economies and how it has affected the travel retail business. The international geopolitical scenario has created multiple uncertainties for the worldwide economy and the duty free business. The unpredictable and ever-changing state of events in the Iran – USA conflict and the closure […]
La Petisquera opens new store in Asunción
La Petisquera, the long-established Paraguayan retailer and an integral part of the Mannah Group, has opened a new store in Asunción, marking a new chapter in the company’s expansion in Paraguay. Located in Villa Morra, one of the capital’s key commercial districts, the new store covers 800 sqm and offers perfumes and cosmetics, wines and […]
Avolta awarded long-term retail contract extensions across four GAP airports in Mexico
Avolta has announced that it has been granted long-term travel retail contract extensions with four airports operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP). The contract extensions cover Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos and Bajío International Airports in Mexico. The length of the extensions were not revealed. The agreement builds on a partnership between Avolta and […]
New law for land border stores in Argentina
Special Report by John Gallagher The Argentine government has finally published new legislation to control land border duty free stores in the country. Argentine law 438/2026 is in essence a copy of the Mercosur law issued on December 16, 2018 that regulates duty free stores situated adjacent to land borders throughout all member states in […]
Vista Corona opens in Guadalajara Airport
Corona has launched Vista Corona, its global restaurant, bar and grab & go concept, at Guadalajara International Airport, with plans for other locations in Mexico throughout 2026. “For many people, travel is a chance to break from routine and disconnect from everyday life,” says Grupo Modelo’s Director of Core Brands, Yune Aranguren. “Yet the airport […]
MONARQ Group rides diverse premium spirits portfolio to Latin American success
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 […]
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 […]
Argentine powerhouse beauty distributer Greta enters Americas travel retail with in-demand brands
Family-owned Greta Group, which has been a leading beauty distributor in South America since it was established nearly 50 years ago in Argentina, is expanding into travel retail and the Caribbean. Specializing in luxury and semi-luxury fragrances, cosmetics, and hair care products, the company today has grown from its base in Argentina and currently has […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shopping China opens a premium shopping experience in Ciudad del Este
Paraguay’s largest border store operator has opened a new 9-story, 94,000 sq m store in Ciudad del Este. The Shopping China venture is one of the largest shopping centers in Latin America and marks a new era for shopping in the Triple Frontier. Leaving behind its former 6,000 sq m store in the Shopping Paris […]
Siñeriz uncorks its Wine Experience
Siñeriz, the biggest duty free retailer in Rivera in northern Uruguay, has inaugurated a 1,500 sqm stand-alone wine and spirits store called The Siñeriz Wine Experience. Located right next to the company’s 10,000 sqm flagship store, and adjacent to the Brazilian immigrations office, the new store offers an impressive selection of wines and spirits from […]
