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Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 opens in Miami today.
The global cruise industry converges today for Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, which is widely recognized as the largest and most influential annual gathering of cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and decision-makers shaping the sector’s future.
Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, this year’s event comes at a pivotal moment as the industry builds on strong demand while navigating evolving traveler expectations, sustainability priorities and deeper collaboration with destination partners.
Cruise Retail will be in the spotlight during two-days of panel discussion organized by Seatrade and The Moodie Davitt Report. F&B, featuring many familiar travel retail companies, also has a major presence at sister show F&B@Sea at the Wynwood Convention Center, which will take place on Wednesday and Thursday. We hope to see you there!
AIRPORT NEWS
In today’s issue of Travel Markets Insider, we talk to the principals of JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC, the newly announced duty free and specialty retail concession winner at JFK International Airport’s Terminal 4. The new partnership, made up of ARI, one of the world’s leading travel retail operators; International Shoppes, a leading NY-based duty free and specialty retailer; and a group of local and small enterprise partners, was announced the winner of the concessions by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT at the beginning of the month. International Shoppes co-CEOs Scott Halpern and Matt Greenbaum and ARI CEO Ray Hernan give us a glimpse about their vision of a best-in-class Terminal 4. Page 1 & 2.
SUMMIT OF AMERICAS PICTURE GALLERY REVIEW
TMI is delighted to present a photo review of the 2026 Summit of the Americas. More in-depth coverage to come. Page 2 & 3.
SUPPLY SIDE: CRUISE
Flor de Caña grows cruise visibility with focus on authentic premium rum portfolio. Page 4.
Mexican cigar brand Casa 1910 – which has a growing presence on cruise — unveils elevated packaging; adds ‘El Ébano’ to portfolio. Page 4.
PeppaRose expands retail presence across Regent and Oceania cruises, debuts new Mediterranean design collections. Page 5.
SRP launches DEFY – a bold new vision in premium eyewear. Page 5.
SUPPLY SIDE: BEAUTY
Coty Travel Retail expands Burberry Beauty across key global travel hubs in Europe and the Americas. Page 6.
SUPPLY SIDE: SPIRITS
Ardnamurchan Distillery targets global growth with strategic GMAX partnership. Page 6.
