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It may be the middle of summer but the travel retail channel seems to be busier than ever.
In a major development that can make travel a little easier in the United States, the Transportation Security Administration –TSA- last week eliminated the need for travelers to remove their shoes when going through security.
Meanwhile, in the UK, two airports – Edinburgh and Birmingham – will now allow passengers to carry bottles of up to two liters in their hand luggage. Both airports have installed new CT X-ray technology, but the roll-out of the costly technology is lagging in most of Europe, and not expected to be widely implemented in the near future. See more details on page 1.
INDUSTRY/ASSOCIATION NEWS
Countdown to Cannes: TFWA announces new Innovation Square and insight workshops. It appears that the Association will make use of the area in front of the Palais for the new technology venue. Page 1.
DFWC
The Duty Free World Council Academy has added an important new course to its training program, covering Responsible Retailing of Tobacco and Smoke Free Alternative Products. Page 2.
AIRPORTS & CONCESSIONIONS
3Sixty Duty Free & More has launched new retail operations at Aeropuerto Internacional Matecaña de Pereira (PEI) in Colombia. The launch is part of 3Sixty’s broader Latin American growth strategy and reaffirms the company’s dedication to delivering “thoughtful, locally attuned, and digitally enabled retail experiences across the region.” Page 1.
M&A: Areas will acquire Delaware North’s airport hospitality division in the U.S. Page 2.
Awards & Honors: ACI-NA Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards for 2025 announced. Fraport USA/Nashville International Airport (BNA) wins the organization’s top award. Page 3.
Fraport adds 8 new retail and F&B concepts at Nashville. Page 3.
Paradies Lagardère opens 14 new dining options in five U.S. airports in Q2 25. Page 3.
Lounges & Services
JFKIAT opens flagship Capital One Lounge at JFK Terminal 4. Page 4.
SFO Lounge wins top prize in ACI-NA awards; SFO also garners design and community accolades. Page 4.
Miami International Airport breaks ground on luxury private terminal in restored Pan Am headquarters, set to open as PS MIA in spring 2026. Page 4.
BY THE NUMBERS
ACI releases final busiest airport rankings derived from largest database ever – 2,800 airports in 185+ countries. U.S. airports dominate in total passenger volume and aircraft movements. Page 5.
