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IAADFS announces new Executive Director
The IAADFS Board of Directors has announced that it has appointed Natalie DeHart as the Association’s new Executive Director. DeHart brings extensive experience in association leadership and management through her work at Smithbucklin, where she currently supports the National Demolition Association (NDA) and the Neurocritical Care Foundation. In her role, DeHart will partner with the […]
Avolta opens new walkthrough duty free store at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Nieuport Aviation has announced the opening of a new walkthrough duty free store in the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s Transborder Lounge, developed in partnership with Dufry, part of global travel retailer Avolta. Launched earlier this month, the newly renovated space features an expanded footprint, refreshed design, and broader product assortment, creating a seamless and […]
This is the year of beauty for Starboard
The beauty category is seeing significant growth for cruise ship retail concessionaire Starboard Group. Sales this year are reaching their highest level since Covid, according to Director of Merchandising, Karla Nedeski, who has been with the company for nearly 20 years in a variety of buying and merchandising roles. “The growth we are seeing this […]
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 […]
Essence Corp launches Fenty Beauty in Guyana through Glamour Beauty
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty has officially launched in Guyana through local retailer Glamour Beauty, adding the 13th Caribbean market to the brand’s growing regional presence. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty officially launched in Guyana on March 28, bringing the superstar’s flagship cosmetics and skincare brand to the South American country for the first time through a partnership with […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 27 No. 15
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here This week’s issue of Travel Markets Insider leads off with encouraging earnings results from two leading travel retail giants, as well as the discouraging news that U.S. ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines – once one of the most profitable airlines — […]
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 […]
Duty Free Global, Brandepot partner to launch Global K-Beauty Venture led by industry veteran Jonathan Holland
Duty Free Global has announced a strategic partnership with Brandepot to launch an ambitious new venture dedicated to introducing the dynamic world of K-Beauty to a global audience Brandepot, a brand development and distribution company specializing in bringing innovative and high-quality products to global markets, has a strong track record in curating and scaling premium […]
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 […]
Duty Free Americas & the LEGO Group open new store at JFK T8
As part of the official inauguration of the commercial offer at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8 last week, Duty Free Americas (DFA announced the opening of its new LEGO specialty store. This JFK T8 opening follows the success of DFA’s LEGO stores at Dallas Fort Worth and Miami International Airports. DFA has also […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 27 No. 14
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here Today’s issue of Travel Markets Insider is jammed pack with news, from new commercial openings at airports from the U.S. East Coast to the Hawaiian islands; and in-depth coverage of both the Seatrade Cruise Global event with its Retail […]
International Shoppes and Ben Crump Enterprises launch community-driven retail program at Honolulu International Airport
International Shoppes, in partnership with Ben Crump Enterprises (BCE), has introduced a new, community-focused retail program at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The joint venture is focused on strengthening Hawaii’s local business ecosystem while enhancing the traveler experience, and the new stores are built on a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and economic […]
60+ new dining and retail concessions unveiled at inauguration of JFK Terminal 8’s $125 million commercial program
Opening of Terminal 8 commercial program marks completion of first terminal redevelopment of JFK’s $19 billion transformation The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines, ASUR Airports, and Phoenix Infrastructure Group officially celebrated the completion of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 transformation with the grand opening of a $125 million […]
