Argentina’s Iltico Limoncello has been listed in its home market with Avolta at Ezeiza and Aeroparque duty free stores in Buenos Aires, continuing to enjoy growing sales since the end of the pandemic. The story of Iltico combines Italian traditions with Argentine lemons. “With the listing of the Iltico No 9 and No 18 brands […]
Spirits
Teremana Tequila activates Share the Mana Campaign with pop-ups in Newark and Barcelona with Avolta
Teremana, the premium tequila founded by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, is bringing its Share the Mana campaign to Avolta customers this month with high impact activations at Newark Liberty International Airport in the U.S. and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Spain. Teremana’s global distribution partner Mast-Jägermeister SE is collaborating with Avolta by launching pop-up space that […]
Rémy Cointreau riding milestone anniversary to deeper connections with consumers
Rémy Cointreau is using the landmark 300th anniversary for its flagship brand Rémy Martin to forge deeper connections with consumers, especially in travel retail. By shifting towards premiumization and digital innovation, Fida Bou Chabke, CEO Global Travel Retail at Rémy Cointreau says the company will connect with its consumers through exceptional products and experiences in […]
Canada’s Jeff Orson retires from PMA after 29 years
After nearly 29 years of leading the Global Travel Retail business, Canadian duty free executive Jeff Orson announced that he is retiring from PMA Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Peter Mielzynski Agencies). Over the course of his career, PMA has won over 10 Duty Free supplier of the year awards and has been nominated countless […]
Nick Mogford: Brown-Forman’s super premium philosophy has company set up for the future in GTR
The 2024 TFWA World Exhibition and Conference was the first for Nick Mogford as VP, Director Global Travel Retail, for Brown-Forman, but Mogford has a long familiarity with the channel going back more than a decade. While he took over his new role on August 1, Mogford first joined Brown-Forman in 2012 and has served […]
Highland Park celebrates 220+ year heritage of Orkney home with redesigned bottles for GTR exclusive range
Highland Park has unveiled a new look for its existing range of global travel retail exclusive 14-, 16- and 18-year-old single malt scotch whiskies, first revealed during a private media session at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. Inspired by the natural beauty and creative spirit of its home in Orkney, the new packaging features […]
Blue Caterpillar to distribute Sailor’s Home Irish Whiskey in Global Travel Retail and the Americas
Blue Caterpillar has announced a distribution agreement for Sailor’s Home Irish Whiskey that aims to expand the presence of The Sailor’s Home Company’s Irish whiskey offerings in Global Travel Retail (GTR) and domestic markets across the Americas. In addition to GTR, Blue Caterpillar will also handle distribution in key domestic markets within the Americas. Sailor’s […]
FreeWorld Brands to distribute Ricky Gervais’ Dutch Barn Vodka in GTR
FreeWorld Brands has announced it will be distributing Ellers Farm Distillery’s Dutch Barn Vodka, co-owned by comedian Ricky Gervais, in duty free and travel retail. This is the first step into travel retail for Ellers Farm Distillery. Ricky Gervais made a major investment in the company in November 2023 and became co-owner. Ellers Farm Distillery […]
V Rum partners with FreeWorld Brands in GTR
Premium British sustainable rum brand V Rum has announced that FreeWorld Brands will exclusively distribute V Rum in duty free and travel retail locations worldwide. The companies say the alliance is designed to enhance V Rum’s visibility among global travelers and position it as a must-have premium spirit in the competitive travel retail market. This […]
MONARQ to distribute Ardnahoe Scotch Whisky
MONARQ Group has announced that it will exclusively distribute Ardnahoe Single Malt Scotch in the Caribbean and Latin America Domestic and Duty Free markets, as well US Duty Free. This strategic partnership marks a significant step for both companies, leveraging MONARQ’s established distribution network and market expertise to bring Ardnahoe’s distinct Islay single malt whisky […]
Speyburn to unveil new Travel Retail range at TFWA
International Beverage has expanded its travel retail portfolio with the launch of an exclusive trio of Speyburn single malt Scotch whiskies. The new collection will feature interesting cask maturations and be unveiled at the forthcoming TFWA Exhibition in Cannes on the International Beverage stand Marine Village 2-4. The three non-aged expressions, Speyburn Kentucky Bourbon Cask, Speyburn Bordeaux Red Wine Cask and Speyburn Jerez […]
Waldemar Behn prepares fifth generation to assume management
When Waldemar Behn died in 2023, it was devastating for his family, friends, and all who knew him. But his brother Rüdiger Behn tells TMI that the German company that bears his brother’s name is well set up for the future and his passing only sped up the transition to the next generation to lead […]
Andre de Almeida takes Inside the Cask outside of Europe
Andre de Almeida’s two decades of experience in the drinks industry working for both spirits giants and smaller brands hoping to break into the market have given him a unique perspective for his spirits consultancy, Inside the Cask Ltd. He started Inside the Cask Ltd almost three years ago, initially by leveraging his expertise and […]
Ultra-premium Tequila Komos debuts in GTR with DFS in key U.S. hubs
WEBB Banks, a division of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, launched ultra- premium tequila brand Komos into global travel retail this summer with eye-popping activations with DFS at SFO, LAX, and JFK airports. The launch featured four SKUS: Añejo Cristalino, Extra Añejo, Komos XO, and Reposado Cristalino, which is available exclusively in GTR. Angel Garay, […]
Starboard and WEBB Banks launch agave pilot program on five ships
Starboard has launched a groundbreaking agave program in partnership with WEBB Banks that will initially be featured on five ships before expanding later in the year. Phillip Jarrell, Vice President – Innovation, Cruise & Key Accounts at WEBB Banks tells TMI that the agave program will feature four agave-based spirits from the WEBB Banks portfolio: […]
