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Happy Thanksgiving to all of our readers!
Today’s special holiday edition spotlights two exclusive stories that you will only find in Travel Markets Insider.
First, TMI is delighted to present an in-depth, One-on-One interview with Avolta COO Jordi Martin-Consuegra, who has seen the explosive growth of his company from a regional player to the largest travel retailer in the world during his 20 years with the company. Martin-Consuegra talks about the company’s philosophy and future plans, especially in North America. Page 1.
In more exclusive coverage, we report on Suntory Global Spirits new partnership with Holland America Line to launch two special barrels of Knob Creek exclusively with the cruise line, a big step for Suntory’s ambitions for its cruise business.
TMI’s Michael Pasternak was invited to tag along to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Kentucky in October when Drew Foulk, Senior Manager, Dining & Beverage Operations and Innovation for Holland America Line & Seabourn, traveled for the first-ever barrel picks (one bourbon, one rye) with members of the Suntory Global Spirits team. Nathan Ellingson, Regional Director, Americas, Global Travel Retail, for Suntory Global Spirits, talks with TMI about this initial initiative for the company in North America. See story on page 3.
