Absolut Vodka has partnered with Tabasco Brand for the launch of a new spicy vodka, Absolut Tabasco. The new collaboration launches this February across 50+ markets including global travel retail. According to Rae Gibson, Director, Power Brands and Emerging Categories, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, Pernod Ricard will be staging a “truly global takeover” in travel […]
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Ashish Gandham appointed Suntory Oceania Managing Director
Suntory Oceania has announced the appointment of Ashish Gandham as Managing Director, Suntory Global Spirits – Oceania. Gandham currently serves as Managing Director of Suntory Global Spirits Global Travel Retail in Singapore. No replacement has yet been appointed for the GTR role. The company says GTR remains a top priority for Suntory Global Spirits, and […]
Ghost Tequila names John McDonnell Executive Chairman
Boston-based Ghost Tequila has announced the appointment of John McDonnell as Executive Chairman of the Board. Until recently, McDonnell served as Managing Director, International, at Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Over his 12-year tenure he led the expansion of the brand from a handful of North American markets to nearly 150 countries and islands worldwide and distribution […]
René Machon joins Blue Caterpillar as Commercial Director Europe
International boutique spirits distribution company Blue Caterpillar has announced the appointment of René Machon as Commercial Director Europe as of January 1st 2026. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Machon will lead Blue Caterpillar’s European expansion and development efforts. René Machon brings more than 20 years of international experience in the spirits industry, with a strong focus […]
Jim Beam shuts down production at one of its Kentucky distilleries for 2026
Jim Beam has announced that is it halting production at one of its distilleries in Kentucky for at least a year. Bourbon makers across the country have been reacting to declining drinking and tariffs. Monthly data released by the Treasury Department showed that through August, whiskey distillers had produced under 142 million proof gallons, 55 […]
Campari Group brings Aperol and Espolòn Tequila to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay
Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR) Americas and Royal Caribbean marked a milestone in their partnership during Royal Caribbean’s 2025 President’s Cruise, unveiling a first-ever activation at the vacation brand’s exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay. On September 24, Oasis Lagoon – the destination freshwater pool – and Hideaway Beach, the island’s adults-only area, were […]
Maison Martell celebrates Year of the Horse with limited editions supported with a 360 campaign
In celebration of Chinese New Year, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PR GTR) and Maison Martell have launched a range of limited edition bottles and gift boxes, including three travel exclusives. The Year of the Horse launches are supported by an omnichannel masterbrand campaign and multiple GTR activations across key locations in Asia-Pacific and the […]
L’Oréal and Pernod Ricard unveil “sparkling” cross-category collaboration with Avolta in São Paulo
L’Oréal, Pernod Ricard, and Avolta have unveiled a “sparkling” pop up activation at São Paulo Guarulhos Airport with Avolta Brazil this month. The joyous activation brings together two iconic French brands – Lancôme and Perrier-Jouët — in a shared mission to deliver unforgettable experiences for travelers in Brazil. “We are elevating the journey with prestige […]
WGS’ Hudson Whiskey celebrates NYC’s iconic taxis at JFK T4
William Grant & Sons is featuring New York’s own Hudson Whiskey in a new endcap at JFK Terminal 4 with DFS, bringing a vibrant touch of New York City to the travel retail environment. Its bold design, inspired by the iconic yellow taxis, invites travelers to take home a piece of the city’s spirit while […]
Suntory offers first ever Knob Creek barrel pick with Holland America
Suntory Global Spirits has partnered with Holland America Line to launch two special barrels of Knob Creek exclusively with the cruise line, a big step for Suntory’s ambitions for its cruise business. Drew Foulk, Senior Manager, Dining & Beverage Operations and Innovation for Holland America Line & Seabourn, traveled to the James B. Beam Distilling […]
Heineken reveals strategic outlook for travel retail/duty free
Heineken, which recently announced the appointment Natalia Kuldyaeva as Global Duty Free Manager and announced six senior appointments across its Global Duty Free and Travel Retail team, has announced plans for the future in the channel. “Guided by our ambition to be the partner of choice, across our four principal operating channels – Cruise, Airlines, […]
Glenfiddich brings GTR campaign with Aston Martin Formula One team to LAX
William Grant & Sons’ high-profile airport campaign for its GTR exclusive Glenfiddich 19-Year-Old Limited Edition in partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team is now live at Los Angeles International Airport with DFS. The limited edition expression rolled out progressively beginning in September with standout activations at Singapore’s Changi Airport and London’s Heathrow Airport, and […]
Proximo Spirits invests in growth categories in Americas travel retail with high impact activations
Proximo’s global travel retail business continues to grow across all regions, Roy Summers, Head of GTR at Proximo Spirits, tells TMI. The company is investing in its brands in the Americas, including its biggest ever activation earlier this summer at JFK for Dobel Tequila. “We have established big businesses in the Americas and Europe, but […]
Hampton Water Rosé joins Princess Cruises’ celebrity-crafted Love Line Premium Liquors Collection
Princess Cruises has added Hampton Water Rosé to its Love Line Premium Liquors Collection. Crafted in partnership with Jesse Bongiovi and his dad, Jon Bon Jovi, along with world-renowned winemaker, Gérard Bertrand, Hampton Water Rosé has received critical acclaim for its quality and lively fresh wine. The wines are available fleetwide and included in Princess […]
Penfolds showcases global wine portfolio in Cannes
Penfolds returned to the TFWA World Exhibition and Conference this year aboard the 36-meter yacht, Preference 19, with a selection of Penfolds fine wines, from Australia, U.S.A., France and China. Each of these wines reflect its unique country of origin terroir and consistent and distinctive Penfolds House Style. Among the wines Penfolds exhibited were: Bin […]
