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Last week’s Summit of the Americas, while relatively quiet, nevertheless proved an excellent venue for many of the companies exhibiting and taking advantage of the networking opportunities. The education sessions were candid, informative and relevant. TMI will report on these in upcoming issues.
For today, we celebrate the members of the industry who participated in the GO2 for Lung Cancer 5K Walk/Run that took place on March 14th in Hollywood, Florida. Organized by the International Association of Airport & Duty Free Stores as part of the global #KickCancerThon initiative, Team Sinead raised more than $11,000 to help fight this terrible disease. We offer thanks and congratulations to all involved. Page 1
AIRPORT & CONCESSIONS NEWS
MIA reports 6th year of record cargo growth; strong pax traffic outperforms national trends. Page 2
Paradies Lagardère has named Will Andrews as Chief Financial Officer. Page 2
Proximo Spirits activates travel retail exclusive 1800 Tequila Triple Cask in JFK with DFS and iShoppes. Page 4
CRUISE
Port of Galveston approves $2.4B master plan to meet cruise demand. Page 2
Special Feature:
Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon make history with the first bourbon aged on cruise ships. Travel Markets Insider’s Michael Pasternak was onsite in San Diego, along with representatives from Holland America and Pernod Ricard, and Jefferson’s Bourbon founder Trey Zoeller, for the ceremonial boarding of the first Jefferson’s barrel on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam. Page 3.
Heineken strengthens cruise partnerships with destination driven portfolio at F&B@Sea. Page 5
Spanish wine, spirits and gourmet food specialist Osborne cruises into new opportunities with return to Seatrade Cruise Global event. Page 6
Chiara Giorgi to leave Seatrade Cruise for senior role at CLIA. Page 6
SUPPLY SIDE
Liht Organics strengthens global travel retail ambitions with new US fulfillment facility. Page 4
Perfetti Van Melle strengthens Americas distribution via new partnerships with InnoTRI and Alfa Travel Retail. Page 5
