Ghost Tequila is one of the fastest-growing tequila brands in the spirits industry. With the appointment of John McDonnell as Executive Chairman of the Board at the beginning of the year, the Boston-based company has set its sights even higher, focusing on growing the brand in new markets around the world. McDonnell has a strong […]
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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 […]
Centenario Tequila launches high profile airport activations with DFA and iShoppes for limited edition Tri-Nation Fútbol Reposado expression
Centenario Tequila has launched a major travel retail activation program across the Americas for Centenario Tequila Tri-Nation Fútbol Reposado, created in tribute to the three host nations of this summer’s World Cup. Launching this June, the campaign will debut across some of the busiest U.S. airport hubs, targeting international travelers at the heart of the […]
Starboard Partners with Carnival Cruise Line and Diageo to introduce a Limited-Edition Bulleit Bourbon to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Starboard is partnering with Carnival Cruise Line and Diageo to introduce a limited-edition Bulleit Bourbon as part of their celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year. The single-barrel bourbon will be available exclusively in retail stores on 14 Carnival ships throughout the summer. The limited-edition Bulleit Bourbon is from a barrel that was personally selected […]
Proximo Spirits highlights GTR at Miami’s immersive Tequila Town experience
Proximo Spirits Global Travel Retail (GTR) held a series of customer engagement and educational initiatives during Tequila Town, an immersive agave and tequila cultural experience hosted in Hialeah, Miami from March through May 2026. Bringing together tequila lovers alongside spirits industry professionals, Tequila Town celebrated the heritage, craftsmanship and cultural legacy of tequila production in […]
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 […]
DISC focuses on Caribbean distribution and grows premium portfolio of powerhouse brands
Juan Gentile’s Distribution Spirits Company (DISC) continues to experience strong growth across the Americas, with the Caribbean remaining the core driver of its business and premium spirits portfolio leading the momentum. “80% of our business is in the Caribbean, with all brands supplied from our FTZ warehouse in Miami. Our power brands, including The Macallan, […]
The House of Suntory unveils Hibiki 12 Years Old Travel Exclusive Series
The House of Suntory has unveiled Hibiki 12 Years Old Travel Exclusive Series, bringing the expression of Hibiki exclusively to global travel retail in key international airports for the first time in 11 years. The release invites travelers to rediscover Hibiki through a lens of Japanese artistry through a reimagined bottle design inspired by the […]
Diageo Global Travel to showcase Don Julio and Casamigos in 100+ Americas airport activations as official World Cup sponsor
To celebrate its role as the Official Spirits Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Diageo Global Travel is transforming major travel retail locations across the Americas into vibrant destinations of discovery throughout the tournament. Showcasing flagship brands Don Julio and Casamigos tequilas, more than 100 high-impact activations will feature across 34 airports throughout North […]
F&B@Sea delivers a standout edition, highlighting cruise food and beverage trends
F&B@Sea, dedicated to the cruise food and beverage community, welcomed cruise lines, suppliers, and hospitality leaders from around the world for a highly successful 2026 edition at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami. Featuring more than 230 vendors – including many familiar duty free and travel retail brands –the 2026 edition of the growing […]
Johnnie Walker unveils travel exclusive Blue Label Azure
Johnnie Walker has unveiled Blue Label Azure, a coastal summer limited edition release available exclusively for global travelers. Launching to coincide with the holiday travel season, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Azure has been created by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker as a blend of citrus, orchard fruits, gentle smoke and sweetness. The bottle was created […]
Charles Leclerc launches first 16‑Year‑Old Limited Edition with Chivas Regal, premiering with DFA in MIA for Miami Grand Prix
Luxury Scotch whisky, Chivas Regal and Global Brand Ambassador Charles Leclerc have announced the launch of Chivas Regal 16 Limited-Edition – the first 16-year-old expression in the brand’s history and Leclerc’s debut signature blend. Launching in select Global Travel Retail stores around the globe, Leclerc’s debut signature blend will be premiered at Miami International Airport […]
Flor de Caña grows cruise visibility with focus on authentic premium rum portfolio
Flor de Caña has been increasing its presence on cruise ships, led by premium activations including rum masterclasses, signature cocktail programs, and cross-promotions between pouring and retail. Rodrigo Bazan, Flor de Caña Global Travel Retail Managing Director, tells TMI that the past year has been very positive for Flor de Caña, with strong momentum across […]
Blue Caterpillar brings expertise to appeal to cruise and Caribbean
Boutique spirits distributor Blue Caterpillar has been growing its footprint across all the geographies and markets it handles since it was founded in 2021 by well-known travel retail executives Michael Gebrael and Christoph Henkel. And it has no plans to slow down any time soon. The Blue Caterpillar founders say that the company has evolved […]
Alexander James & Co.: servicing the duty free channel for 25 plus years
Alexander James & Co has been representing premium and luxury wine and spirits brands in the duty free channel, including airport and border duty free stores, and cruise lines for more than a quarter century. Ignacio Melero, Vice President, Alexander James, tells TMI that as his company focuses solely on the duty free channel and […]
