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Summit Plenary Session and Workshop
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced that it will hold a plenary session at the 2024 Summit of the Americas that will feature a panel comprised of Greg Ford of Pernod Ricard, Felipe Grant from Puig Travel Retail Americas, Markus Suter of Lindt, and Nuno Amaral from ARI. All four are current members of the IAADFS Board of Directors. IAADFS Chairman Rene Riedi of Avolta will serve as moderator of the panel.
The session will take place Monday, April 15, 2024, 8:45 am – 10:00 am, at the West Palm Bach Convention Center. It is open to all registered attendees.
A special Cruise Workshop hosted in partnership with DFNI will take place on April 16, at 1 p.m. For details on both sessions, please click here.
IAADFS
In another important step to expand its scope, the International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores has added three supplier members to its Board of Directors. This is the first time that suppliers will be voting members of the Board. Last month the IAADFS added a representative from the cruise retail sector to the Board. See full story on page 1.
The Tax Free World Association has promoted Michele Miranda to the position of Conference Director. She has been Conference Manager at the Association since 2015. Page 1.
CRUISE NEWS
With Seatrade Global just a few short weeks away, today’s issue of TMI is heavy on cruise news, particularly as it pertains to retail innovations, and F&B opportunities.
Seatrade Cruise’s 2024 Cruise Food & Beverage Trends Report tracks challenges and shows that experiential dining is on the rise. Page 2.
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas sets sail with a spectacular shopping experience by Heinemann Americas. Page 2.
Cunard’s Queen Anne elevated retail experience curated by Harding+ enchants with new luxury brands and unique Cabinet of Curiosities gallery. Page 3.
MORE CRUISE NEWS
Menegotto joins MSC as SVP of Onboard Revenues.
MSC opens new home port in U.S. in Galveston.
Perfumer Alberto Morillas creates bespoke scent for MSC’s luxury Explora Journeys brand. Page 3.
Sun Princess shops deliver premium retail experience created by Harding+. Page 4.
Princess Cruises and Diamonds International form exclusive retail partnership for Sun Princess. Page 5.
IN THE REGION
Welcome to WEPURPLE (previously known as Purple), the integrated design and marketing agency which has opened its sixth strategic location, and its first in the Americas. Read details about Alex Cook’s new endeavor in Mexico City on page 5.
SUPPLY SIDE
Duty Free Global and The Fladgate Partnership sign GTR agreement. Page 6.
Mast Jägermeister launches Teremana Tequila and Gin Sul into global travel retail. Page 6.
Coty and Kylie Jenner debut first Kylie Jenner fragrance. Page 6.
