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BY THE NUMBERS
Both the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and National Travel and Tourism Office (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) released air traffic and tourism data, respectively, this past week.
The numbers show continued improvement although most major markets are not yet up to 2019 levels. See details on page 1.
CRUISE
The Cruise Retail sector has outdone itself in the past month when it comes to presentations and activations. This week TMI looks at Starboard’s Curators of Style program created for Celebrity Cruises. Learn about the seven brand founders and/or recognized global experts in their field, who will lead interactive in-store programs, connect with guests and share insights on their brands throughout 2024 onboard the Celebrity ships. Page 2.
Starboard has also partnered with TAG Heuer to open the Swiss luxury watchmaker’s largest boutique at sea, onboard the Carnival Jubilee. Read about the iconic products onboard and the special immersive training that Starboard’s Watch Specialists experienced to serve the Jubilee guests. Page 3.
Cunard’s brand new Queen Anne set sail on her maiden voyage today, May 3, with a stunning, exclusive retail experience created by Harding+. The ambitious program includes 11 different shopping areas with a multitude of displays and hundreds of products on offer, several of which are exclusive, first-at-sea, or both. See first glimpse on page 4.
SUPPLIER IN THE TMI SPOTLIGHT: PERNOD RICARD
Just days after Pernod Ricard launched a bespoke product for the Americas region –Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition, Travel Markets Insider‘s Michael Pasternak sat down with Greg Ford, General Manager Travel Retail Americas, and Aisling Tobin, Head of Marketing Travel Retail Americas, to discuss why the company is “at a really exciting time for the Pernod Ricard Travel Retail business.” See full story on pages 5 & 6.
OPERATOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT: GEBR. HEINEMANN
Hamburg-based Gebr. Heinemann reports that it reached 3.6 billion euros in turnover in 2023, recovering to its 2019 levels.
Read a breakdown of the business, sustainability plans, and more, on page 7.
MORE SUPPLIER NEWS
Beauty and fashion giant Puig unveils a new visual identity as it marks an exciting new chapter in its 110-year history. Page 8
Bacardi Global Travel Retail appoint Darragh Ryan to marketing director role. Page 8.
WiTR+
Women in Travel Retail + completes its first Koma Karanth house in the Philippines, which delivers a massive improvement to the quality of life for its residents. Koma Karanth was the designated WiTR+ charity for 2023. See more details and photos on page 8.
