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Today’s issue of Travel Markets Insider takes a heavy look at some of the extremely exciting and innovative activations taking place in travel retail venues throughout the Americas, as well as other Supply Side news, plus some alarming numbers heralding a decline in overseas tourism to the U.S. as more Trump administration policies banning citizens from certain countries take place.
IN MEMORIAM: Leonard A. Lauder
But first we begin with the very sad news of the death of beauty industry icon, Leonard A. Lauder, who passed away on June 14th at the age of 92. In the company’s heart-felt obituary, they said Mr. Lauder, son of company founder Estée Lauder, “consistently challenged the status quo, developing and implementing innovative sales and marketing programs that revolutionized the beauty industry.” We at TMI add our deepest condolences to the Lauder family and colleagues around the world. See more on page 1.
BY THE NUMBERS
NTTO: International air passenger enplanements to the U.S. continue to fall in May. Page 3.
Trump administration reportedly adding 36 more countries to travel ban; ForwardKeys predicts Trump Slump 2. Page 3.
ETRC: European airport duty free sales reach record levels in 2024. Page 3.
AT THE POINT OF SALE
Lancôme Travel Retail Americas celebrated Mother’s Day with a joyous display of flowers and well-being in airports from Brazil to Canada! Page 1.
Parfums Christian Dior and International Shoppes add fashion jewelry collection to Haute Parfumerie Boutique at JFK Terminal 1. Page 2.
Coty Travel Retail debuts Lancaster’s Skincare range in Argentina, Brazil and other global TR locations. Page 4.
SUPPLY SIDE: BEAUTY
Dolce&Gabbana celebrates summer with new Light Blue fragrances and campaign. Page 4.
New Cool Elixir fragrance marks 100 years of House of Davidoff. Page 4.
Estée Lauder launches Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Age Reverse Eye Crème in travel retail. Page 5.
La Mer brings “Arrive Hydrated” campaign to travelers this summer. Page 5.
SUPPLY SIDE: CONFECTIONERY
KitKat and Formula 1 partner in Mexico City and Brazil. Page 5.
SUPPLY SIDE: SPIRITS
Nikka Japanese Whisky extends partnership with MONARQ Group to US cruises. Page 5.
Proximo Spirits reveals Maestro Dobel Tequila activation at JFK T4 featuring Levita “floating bottle wall” spirits showcase. Page 6.
Bacardi Global Travel Retail celebrates Patron Cristalino at MIA with an eco-conscious pop-up activation. Page 6.
