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This week’s issue of Travel Markets Insider focuses on news from Miami International Airport and Avolta.
MIA and American Airlines have unveiled plans for a $1 billion “monumental” three-level expansion of Concourse D, scheduled to break ground in 2027 and be completed in 2030. The announcement is the latest news from MIA on its sweeping $9 billion re-development program. Page 1.
Also at MIA, Avolta’s Hudson and HMSHost divisions have secured 12-year contract extensions covering travel retail and food and beverage operations through the North, Central and South terminals. Pages 1 & 2.
Avolta’s HMSHost has also secured a new 12-year contract at Canada’s Toronto Pearson International Airport.
In addition, Avolta has announced that its award-winning Eat Well. Travel Further. collection of grab & go options are now available at select HMSHost dining venues at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and coming soon to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Page 2.
RESEARCH / AIRPORTS
Data released by the latest Duty Free World Council (DFWC) Global Shopping Monitor, prepared in association with m1nd-set, reveals that travelers are searching for more exclusives at the airport. See more full year 2025 findings on page 3.
London Supply debuts “London Accesible” program with new sensory room at Trelew Airport in Argentina. Read more about this ground-breaking program designed to enhance inclusivity for travelers on page 4.
INTERNATIONAL
Hotel Shilla, the parent company of Shilla Duty Free, has sold back its entire 44% stake in Miami-based 3Sixty Duty Free. In a special report prepared for TMI, journalist Luke Barras-Hill reports on the rational behind Shilla’s pull back from its international expansion. Page 4.
INDIA. The APTRA Indian Conference taking place March 25-27 in Bangalore, which is more than 75% sold out, has revealed more details of its conference line up. Page 5.
SUPPLY SIDE
“Dear Gentle Readers…” Award-winning British fragrance brand Floral Street has teamed up with the international cult hit show Bridgerton, created by Shondaland that airs on Netflix, to launch Enchanted Masquerade Eau de Parfum. Katherine Sleipnes’ International Brand Builders is representing the brand in the Americas duty free channel. See more details on page 5.
Duty Free Global strengthens its executive team with key strategic appointments in the U.S., Latam, Europe and marketing. Page 6.
JP-GTR to showcase emerging American spirits at Summit of the Americas. Page 6.
