Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom have unveiled plans to expand Miami International Airport’s Concourse D with a “monumental” new $1 billion investment. The new Gate D60 expansion will create 17 new aircraft gates and adjoining passenger boarding areas, additional dining and shopping options, boost baggage handling and streamline […]
MIA
Avolta’s Hudson and HMSHost secure 12-year retail and F&B contract extensions at Miami International Airport
Avolta’s HMSHost and Hudson divisions have been awarded 12-year extensions covering travel retail and food and beverage operations at Miami International Airport (MIA). The concessions cover MIA’s North, Central and South terminals. Under the agreement, Avolta’s Hudson will renovate 40 retail stores and bring new retail concepts and enhanced digital engagement to respond to evolving […]
Bacardi GTR highlights Bombay Sapphire and E1 partnership with multi-sensory activation at MIA
Bacardi Global Travel Retail (GTR) is celebrating its partnership with the UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric race boat series, with a multi-sensory activation at Miami International Airport this month for Bombay Sapphire, which is the official gin of the event. Running from November 1-20, 2025, the activation coincides with the finale of […]
Maison Perrier-Jouët’s ‘House of Wonder’ experience at Paris and Miami airports combines champagne, art and nature
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail is bringing Maison Perrier-Jouët’s ‘House of Wonder’ experience to two major international hubs – Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Miami International Airport for the remainder of the year. The champagne house activation is supported by a large-scale advertising campaign and an artistic exhibit, beginning October 10th in Paris and running until […]
Espolòn Tequila returns to MIA for two-month activation with DFA celebrating its connection to fútbol and Inter Miami
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 […]
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 […]
