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Today’s issue of Travel Markets Insider begins with the news that ARI reports strong growth across all its operations for 2023. In North America, recovery in ARI’s Canadian operations gained pace, reaching 2019 levels despite the late opening of the Canadian market and the lack of high-spending Chinese. Page 1.
Looking South, the Weitnauer Group has opened a new subsidiary in Uruguay to cater to the Brazilian border business. The new operation will function as a relay base directly linked to the company’s Americas hub in Miami. Page 1.
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AIRPORTS/CONCESSIONS
WH Smith North America has opened its first two shops at Canada’s Edmonton airport – each of which brings a strong sense of place. Page 2.
Chicago unveils the architectural designs for Satellite Concourse 1 at O’Hare International Airport, which is the first major component of the O’Hare Expansion Project. See more details on page 2.
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As cruising continues to boom, Starboard reports record sales for its Jewelry and Watch brands. See how the company is supporting this growth, page 3.
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SUPPLY SIDE: SPIRITS
The Macallan premieres its collaboration with Cirque du Soleil with first performances at The Macallan Estate. Page 4.
Bowmore reveals two new whiskies in its Timeless Series. Page 4.
Alfred Giraud French Whiskey achieves a 95 rating from Whiskey Advocate, its highest rating ever for a French whisky. Page 5.
Bushmills Irish Whiskey releases 23 Year Old Madeira Cask Aged Single Malt exclusively with Avolta. Page 5.
Duty Free Global adds two award-winning brands to its global portfolio: The Lakes Distillery and Australia’s Starward Distillery. Page 6.
