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The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores has announced that Latin America information specialist John Price, managing director of American Market Intelligence, will be the keynote speaker at the Summit of the Americas, taking place at the InterContinental Miami hotel in Miami, March 8-11, 2025. See page 1 for details.
If you are involved in the beauty part of the business, try to attend the Cosmoprof Miami show taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center January 21-23. Last year’s inaugural event was extremely valuable in terms of finding interesting new products and giving a glimpse of what is new and exciting ahead. More details on page 1.
U.S. port strike averted
The union for U.S. dockworkers announced that they had reached a tentative agreement on a contract dispute that could have shut down U.S. ports on and east and gulf coasts, causing havoc for international trade (including suppliers to travel retailer). See more on page 1.
PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS
Drinksology Kirker Greer appoints Gordon Buchanan to lead Travel Retail. Page 2.
Champagne Larson appoints new head of Travel Retail. Page 2.
Shiseido Travel Retail appoints Fran Law as VP, Commercial and Business Development for Travel Retail Asia Pacific. Page 2.
Ronald Lauder retires from The Estée Lauder Companies’ Board of Directors. Page 2.
SSP Americas announces leadership change as Pat Murray is appointed CEO. Page 3.
Hudson names Lester Adams as vice president of business development. Page 3.
Airport Retail Group and WHSmith North America open new healthy and locally-focused Travel + Right in Salt Lake City International Airport, Concourse B. Page 3.
IN THE TMI SPOTLIGHT
DFA and House of Suntory launch first ever whisky showcase in Latin America at Tocumen International Airport in Panama. Page 4.
Puig Travel Retail unveils Byredo pop-up at LAX Airport in partnership with DFS. Page 5.
Avolta opens a new duty free store in Martinique. Page 5
BY THE NUMBERS
Brazil sets record for international tourism in 2024. Page 6
USVI reports new high for tourist arrivals. Page 6.
Jamaica forecasts 1.6 million airline seats for the winter season. Page 6.
Nassau Cruise Ports sets new visitor milestone. Page 6.
