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In Memoriam: It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joanne “Joei” Aranha in Nassau, The Bahamas last weekend. Page 4.
Today’s huge issue of Travel Markets Insider covers both an incredibly busy week that just passed and gives a glimpse of some of the wonderful new products that will be on display at the IAADFS Summit of the Americas, which begins tonight with the official Opening Cocktail (preceded by a casual WiTR+ gathering).
The booming cruise industry – which served two million more guests in 2023 than in 2019 – was one main topic of the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global event which took place in Miami this past week. More than 11,000 attendees gathered for the world’s largest B2B cruise event, from more than 120 countries.
TMI’s coverage begins on page 1.
As part of the Seatrade Cruise Global event, the 2nd F&B@Sea took place in its own venue, in Miami’s dynamic Wynwood Arts District. In its second year, the event was double the size, with many familiar travel retail brands and faces in attendance. Picture gallery begins on page 2.
CRUISE
Retail also had its special day at Seatrade last week, with a full-day program of conferences dedicated to onboard shopping. Co-organized by Seatrade Cruise Global and The Moodie Davitt Report, the event was moderated by The Moodie Report President Dermot Davitt, and Nadine Heubel, herself a Seatrade Cruise Global Ambassador. See picture gallery on page 3.
In more cruise news, F&B@Sea honored excellence and innovation at its inaugural awards ceremony. Page 4.
MSC Cruises has introduced what it calls “the finest mixology experience at sea” with its World’s Greatest Bars program. Page 4.
SPECIAL LAUNCHES
Princes and Polo reign as Pernod Ricard launches Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition
TMI was “tickled pink” to be part of the invitation only guest list to experience the launch in Palm Beach of Royal Salute’s latest addition to its iconic Polo Collection, which salutes the most iconic Polo sites in the world. See story and photos on pages 5 & 6.
The House of Suntory launches new GTR-exclusive Yamazaki and Hakushu Kogei 2024 collection. Page 7.
SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS PREVIEW
Ritter Sport tackles the Americas with TR exclusives. Page 8
Choco Myths makes its official debut in the Americas with worldclassbrands. Page 8.
Mars Wrigley ITR focuses on its “moment-led” strategy in the Americas.
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Lindt appoints Nicolas Sobredo as Head of GTR North & Central America. Page 9.
Cincoro Tequila partners with Duty Free Global for travel retail expansion. Page 10.
BeautyPro celebrates 100% Biodegradable Sheet Mask Packaging (see them at the worldclassbrands stand). Page 10
