Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR) has brought Espolòn Tequila back to Miami International Airport for a second summer takeover at Duty Free Americas. Running throughout June and July, the activation spans 12 point-of-sale locations across Miami International Airport, with a vibrant Espolòn bar takeover in Duty Free Americas’ Store 706 serving as the flagship […]
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MIA breaks ground on historic Concourse K expansion
Miami International Airport officials and government executives broke ground on MIA’s new Concourse K on June 24, the airport’s first expansion in more than 20 years. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, in collaboration with the Board of County Commissioners and Miami International Airport Director and CEO Ralph Cutié, led the historic celebration. The new […]
Patrón Cristalino pops up at MIA with eco-conscious activation
Bacardi Global Travel Retail has launched an exciting eco-friendly pop-up activation at Miami International Airport this month for Patrón Cristalino. The month-long promotion celebrates the new super-premium crystal-clear, oak-aged Patrón expression but also reinforces the company’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment by repurposing key structures from previous Patrón activations at MIA. Bacardi […]
Miami International Airport to expand passenger capacity with new Concourse K
The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners today approved the construction of New Concourse K at Miami International Airport (MIA), a transformative infrastructure project marking a significant milestone in MIA’s ambitious $9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action plan. With an investment of $600.6 million, this expansion will deliver six new gates, a ground support equipment […]
Miami Dade approves $330 million investment to transform MIA concessions
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a landmark investment package to overhaul concessions at Miami International Airport (MIA) earlier this month. The legislation secures a minimum guaranteed investment of $267 million, with an additional $64.5 million contingent on a lease extension—bringing the total potential investment to over $330 million. The proposal was sponsored […]
Inter Miami CF touches down at MIA with official store
Club International de Fútbol Miami, known as Inter Miami CF, (the team of global super-star Lionel Messi), unveiled an official store at Miami International Airport (MIA) at the end of November. The new Inter Miami CF Official Store, located between gates D27 and D28, offers an extensive range of exclusive team apparel, accessories, and fan gear, […]
Bijoux Terner relaunches at Miami International Airport in partnership with Books and Books and Areas
Bijoux Terner, the iconic brand known for its stylish and affordable fashion accessories, has relaunched at Miami International Airport (MIA), with a shop-in-shop in the Books and Books Store located in Terminal D. This initiative marks the beginning of a significant expansion for Bijoux Terner in collaboration with travel retailer Areas. Following the Miami relaunch, […]
Miami-Dade County Commissioners approve $400+ million cargo facility at MIA
In a move that could greatly benefit any companies shipping into Miami, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners will invest a minimum of $400 million to construct a four-story Vertically Integrated Cargo Community (VICC) facility at Miami International Airport that will be the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. When completed, the new […]
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 […]
MIA starts 2024 with record growth and an A+ bond rating
Miami International Airport (MIA) started 2024 with its fastest pace ever for passenger growth. The airport served 1.5 million more travelers in the first quarter than its previous record set in the same period last year, according to audited statistics recently released by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. In the first three months of 2024, MIA […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MIA reports record passenger traffic in 2022
Miami International Airport (MIA) served more than 50.6 million passengers in 2022, shattering its record of 45.9 million set in 2019 by nearly 10% and surpassing Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) 2022 total of 50.1 million travelers last year by half a million. MIA welcomed a record 29.3 million domestic travelers in 2022 compared to 23.5 million in 2019. […]
MIA to install largest rollout of biometric technology in the U.S.
Miami International Airport (MIA) is rolling out biometric boarding for international flights at more than 130 gates. Installation is expected to be fully completed in 2023. When finished, the project will be the largest implementation of biometric technology at any U.S. airport. The system will use SITA’s Smart Path solution, which leverages NEC’s biometric identity […]