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We start this week’s issue of Travel Markets Insider with a lot of trade show and association information.
ASUTIL: Pre-registration is now open for the 2024 ASUTIL Conference, taking place in Bogota, Colombia June 19-20. Please note that Early Bird rates are only in effect until April 9. Details on page 1.
IAADFS: The Summit of the Americas is almost here – the opening cocktail takes place on April 14 – and the theme of the plenary session, which takes place Monday morning, April 15, is The Americas – Change and Promise. An in-depth workshop on cruise opportunities is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. See page 1 for more information.
TFWA: The TFWA Asia Pacific Conference & Trade Show, taking place in Singapore on May 12-16, is expecting a full house of returning Chinese delegates this year. Page 2
CRUISE
Avolta announces that it has secured contracts on four new Norwegian Cruise Line ships, bringing its presence to 18 ships fleetwide. Page 2
SEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL
Evolution of Cruise F&B – See the full schedule of presentations taking place at the F&B@Sea event on April 10 & 11. Page 3
Retail Day at Seatrade – See the preliminary schedule and speakers for the first dedicated Retail Day at Seatrade Cruise Global, taking place on April 10. Page 3
SUPPLY SIDE: CONFECTIONERY
Lindt & Sprüngli GTR features Easter Garden concept at São Paulo-Guarulhos and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Page 4
Nestlé celebrates the official launch of travel retail-exclusive Nestlé Sustainably Sourced chocolate range. Page 4
SUPPLY SIDE: SPIRITS & TOBACCO
Remy Martin celebrates tricentury with 300th Anniversary Coupe in Global Travel Retail. Page 5
Jameson’s “Arrive Like a Local” campaign returns in 2024 with the Visa-powered Jameson Passport. Page 5
Brown-Forman introduces two new Woodford Reserve limited editions to GTR. Page 6
Imperial Brands returns to Summit and will be showcasing cross-category brands. Page 6
SUPPLY SIDE: BEAUTY
Parfums Christian Dior introduces groundbreaking 3D media campaign at LAX for Miss Dior relaunch, and celebrates Miss Dior at MIA with a Red Carpet pop-up with Duty Free Americas. Page 7
YSL launches new Black Opium EDP Over Red to celebrate 10th anniversary. Page 8