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Today’s issue of Travel Markets Insider presents a brief overview of the 2024 Summit of the Americas – and the news that going forward, the International Association of Airport & Duty Free Stores has rebranded with a new name and is moving to the vibrant city of Miami for next year’s event. Page 1.
ASUTIL – the South American Duty Free Association – used the Summit gathering to update media on its exciting 2024 Conference taking place in “the marvelous city of Bogota” for the first time this coming June! See story and Conference details on pages 2 & 3.
PEOPLE
Jaya Singh to retire
Jaya Singh, Managing Director Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR), European Export and New Business, one of travel retail’s most influential figures, will retire at the end of January 2025.
Singh will be succeeded by Joost Rosmuller, who will take on the role of Managing Director WTR following Jaya’s retirement, and is appointed Vice President of Special Businesses, effective June 1, 2024. More details on page 4.
Curran Zinn joins Tito’s Handmade Vodka as Commercial Manager, Travel Retail. Page 4.
William Grant & Sons has appointed Rufus Parkinson as Managing Director – Global Travel Retail. Page 4.
SUPPLY SIDE
Beam Suntory rebrands to Suntory Global Spirits. Page 5.
Duty Free Dynamics welcomes Philipp Plein timepieces to its portfolio. Page 5.
Mast Jägermeister debuts Teremana tequila in GTR with DFS at JFK T4. Page 6.
WGS introduces Wildmoor blended scotch whisky, a “flavour map of Scotland in a glass.” Page 6.
WiTR+ gathers in West Palm Beach during Summit of the Americas, kicks off 2024 fundraising efforts. Page 7.
