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This issue of Travel Markets Insider takes a look at the tremendous amount of development taking place in the airport concessions landscape throughout the Americas.
CANADA
But first, we must focus on the situation facing the cross-border duty free operators – particularly on the Canada-U.S. border – where the threat of tariffs and a looming trade war has already resulted in a “dire” drop in vehicle traffic between the two countries.
TMI’s Michael Pasternak met with Frontier Duty Free Association President Tania Lee (Blue Water Bridge Duty Free) , and colleagues Chris Foster of Queenston-Lewiston Duty Free and Jeff Butler of Thousand Islands Duty Free during the IAADFS Summit of the Americas to discuss the impact of the tariff threat on their business. Page 1.
Update: Cross-border land traffic falls to “dire” levels since tariffs, trade war began. Page 1.
Last Friday FDFA and Canadian border mayors call press conference to petition Canadian government for measures to ease traffic drop. Page 2.
INTERNATIONAL: Heathrow shutdown impacts global travel. Page 2.
AVIATION/CONCESSIONS
JFK: JetBlue, Port Authority of NY and NJ and Fraport USA plan refresh of JFK Terminal 5 that will transform the customer experience. The refresh will feature more than 40 new concessions and amenities. Page 3.
SFO: The San Francisco International Airport has introduced a free remote check-in service that has handled more than 15,000 bags since launch in late 2024. Page 3.
SJC: The San Jose City Council (California) has approved the selection of Hudson and Paradies Lagardère, in partnership, for 12 new retail concessions at San Jose Mineta International Airport. Page 4.
ORD: Chicago O’Hare International Airport welcomes five new concessions in terminal core. Page 4.
BOS: MarketPlace adds new retail and F&B concepts at Boston Logan, including new Beauty Shops at Duty Free from Avolta at Terminal E. Page 5.
SEA: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Managing Director Lance Lyttle to depart in April to head up Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Page 5.
BRAZIL: Avolta opens its first F&B outlet in Brazil and celebrates a new 3-year contract with Aena Brasil at Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport. Page 5.
BEAUTY IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tairo Group
Miami-based distribution company Tairo Group announces two recent activities in the region.
Tairo celebrates CK One’s 30th anniversary with new fragrance and trainings across the Caribbean and Mexico travel Retail. Page 6.
Tairo boosts OPI with exclusive nail events in Grand Cayman and Mexico Baja Travel Retail. Page 6.
More Beauty
INTERPARFUMS: Coach and Interparfums extend fragrance license for an additional five years. This latest development follows on Interparfums delivering strong 2024 financial results. Page 7.
SUPPLY SIDE: SPIRITS
Heineken launches cruise exclusive commemorative can for SAIL 2025. Page 7.
Remy Cointreau Global Travel Retail rolls out Westland American Single Malt Whiskey in Americas TR. Page 8.
Penod Ricard GTR launches travel retail exclusive Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Ultimate Cask Collection, Pauillac Cask Finish. Page 8.
