Following the successful growth of its cruise business through WEBB Banks, Tito’s has brought the management of cruise in-house beginning January 1st, John McDonnell, Managing Director International, Tito’s Handmade Vodka has confirmed to TMI. “Cruise is a substantial piece of our duty free business. It is almost 50%. The broker model is good at the […]
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How duty free retailers are tackling the supply-chain crisis
Keeping shelves restocked with wines and spirits has been a constant challenge for operators in the Americas. Joe Bates reports on a complex, post-COVID-19 issue. It is the post-pandemic business headache that won’t go away. The global supply-chain crisis has affected almost every industry, the duty free liquor business included. A complex network of interconnected […]
Tito’s Handmade Vodka unveils Tito’s in a Can, a Limited-Edition, completely empty can
With a view to maintaining its renowned differentiation, (and maybe make a little fun of all the brand’s launching RTDs and hard seltzers), Tito’s Handmade Vodka has introduced its own “ground-breaking innovation” — Tito’s in a Can! The limited-edition, 16-ounce, double-steel-walled, insulated, refillable can comes filled with nothing! The reason, says the company, is so […]
Tito’s Handmade Vodka revs up giving back in times of need
Giving back has always been fundamentally at the core of Tito’s Handmade Vodka’s business, which was founded by Bert “Tito” Beveridge in 1997. This philosophy was never more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Austin, Texas-based vodka powerhouse revved up its support for nonprofit organizations and essential workers, especially for people who work […]
Tito’s Handmade Vodka appoints WEBB Banks for Americas travel retail distribution
Fifth Generation, Inc., makers of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, has announced that WEBB Banks will distribute the brand in Americas travel retail, effective October 1, 2019. WEBB Banks also represents Tito’s in domestic markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, and will also handle major global accounts Dufry and DFS around the world. Tito’s was previously […]
Tito’s celebrates heritage with Stars & Stripes packaging
US distiller Fifth Generation is launching a limited edition burlap bag for Tito’s Handmade Vodka to mark the start of summer. The colorful, red, white and blue packaging sports the stars and stripes of the US flag reflecting the heritage of the Texan craft vodka. Available from July, Tito’s patriotic gift bags give travelers an […]
Tito’s partners with world’s #1 bartender school
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is now the exclusive vodka partner of European Bartender School, the world’s leading bartender school. The Tito’s collaboration spans all European Bartender School locations globally and the entire training program. The school will educate students on Tito’s through the course compendium in daily classes and also hands-on cocktail making. Tito’s Marketing Coordinator International, Kayla […]
Tito’s celebrates 4th of July around the world
Tito’s International celebrated the 4th of July by partnering with U.S. embassies and on-trade custom around the world for themed festivities where Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails were served. In honor of the U.S. Independence Day, the company released the premium Texan vodka in limited edition red, white and blue burlap bags in the travel retail channel. The bags, which pay homage to the American flag, became […]
Tito’s Handmade Vodka targets millennials at LAS with pop-up bar
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is launching a speak-easy style pop-up bar to engage with passengers traveling through Las Vegas’ McCarren International Airport T1 this summer. The activation coincides with one of the peak airport traffic periods at LAS (PAX 28.2m). Dufry is the first duty free operator to feature the pop-up, which will be rolled out […]
Tito’s Handmade Vodka builds presence in US duty free
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, distributed in North America Duty Free by EWTRA, is increasing its footprint in airports and cruise lines across the region. EWTRA has launched a program of high impact activations that celebrate Tito’s American heritage and craft credentials at Boston Logan International Airport, and JFK International and LaGuardia airports in New York. The […]
Heinemann to distribute Tito’s Handmade Vodka in European airports
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is making huge strides in expanding in international markets and is now available in duty free in ten European airports in six countries after beginning distribution with Heinemann. “We are thrilled to begin offering Tito’s Handmade Vodka to a variety of international consumers through our distribution partnership with Gebr. Heinemann,” said Bert […]
Edrington WEBB marks year one with HPPs in most important airports in the region
Edrington WEBB Travel Retail Americas (EWTRA), closing in on its one year anniversary in January, is ending 2015 with high profile activities for its brands in some of the most important airports in the region. Its strong spirits portfolio features such important brands as Macallan, Tito’s Vodka, Disaronno, and Licor 43, all of which […]