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More numbers from the major reporting sites show that the post-pandemic travel recovery is strengthening.
See IATA air traffic numbers for October on page 1, and the latest tourism movements (January-September 2022) from the UN World Tourism Organization on page 2.
In the U.S., TSA reports that the Thanksgiving holiday generated the highest number of air travelers since the pandemic began. Page 3.
In more International News, Duty Free World Council President Sarah Branquinho spoke out on the reputational harm the duty free and travel retail industry suffers as a result of illicit trade and counterfeiting. Branquinho spoke at the 2022 Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association Conference (MEADFA) in Bahrain last week. Page 1.
TMI carries more news on MEADFA on page 4.
AT THE POINT OF SALE: CANADA
Ontario Duty Free tackles supply chain issues through local craft spirits. TMI’s Michael Pasternak speaks with Queenston Lewiston Duty Free’s Chris Foster about how some operators in the Ontario Duty Free Association are building their businesses through an important focus on unique products from local distilleries. Page 3
AT THE POINT OF SALE: THE CARIBBEAN
L’Occitane en Provence has opened its newest Caribbean flagship in the Falls at Westmall in Trinidad. The new flagship is in partnership with local retailer First Body Limited and Essence Corp. Page 4.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: NEWARK LIBERTY INTRNATIONAL AIRPORT
The new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport – part of a $28 billion transformation of the New York area’s three major airports, will officially open to the public on Dec. 8. Portland Design Senior Director Lewis Allen talks about how the company helped create a very “Jersey” sense of place in the airport. Page 5.
SUPPLY SIDE /PEOPLE
Harding+ makes senior hires and key internal promotions to drive new brand positioning. Page 6.
Diageo Global Travel creates a new division for airlines and cruise. Page 6.
