Early Bird Registration for the 2025 ASUTIL Conference taking place June 3-6 at Swissotel Lima in Lima, Peru, is now open to everyone. Spaces are limited. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: asutil.org/nexus

WOMEN IN TRAVEL RETAIL+

We invite all members of WiTR+ -- and those who wish to become members -- to join us at our annual Summit gathering in Miami prior to the official opening of the show on Saturday, March 8^th. The get-together will take place from 5:30-6:30 pm, at the Seaside space, which is outdoors adjacent to the terrace IAADFS is using for the Opening Reception at the Intercontinental Hotel. Huge thanks to IAADFS for hosting this event.

You are still able to RSVP if you intend to join us. editor@travelmarketsinsider.net

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With the 2025 IAADFS Summit of the Americas just days away now, we at Travel Markets Insider look forward to seeing everyone in the new Miami venue.

Until then, it has been another few days of big news in the region.

LATIN AMERICA

Top Brands Internacional announced that it is expanding into Brazil. The group has acquired the Mazenta retail operation in Foz de Iguazu, and signed an exclusive contract to operate a 2,700 sm duty free store in the Dream Park amusement center.

Top Brands International CEO Danny Yohoros says that the company has a “highly aggressive and revolutionary marketing strategy designed” to attract tourism visitors and convert them to potential buyers. Read full story on page 1. 

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CARIBBEAN

Rouge Duty Free and Lipstick Perfumeries St Martin/St Maarten announce that they have officially entered into a partnership for the fragrance stores on the Dutchside of St Maarten. See further details on page 1.

TMI will feature more news on how Rouge Duty Free is continuing to expand in the Caribbean in the special TMI Summit of the Americas magazine, which will be available at the show and shortly on the TMI website. 

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AT THE POINT OF SALE: ATTENZA DUTY FREE

Motta Internacional’s Attenza Duty Free has opened a new Luxury Avenue in Terminal 2, Tocumen International Airport offering the latest high-luxury fashion and lifestyle brands.

This new luxury promenade presents a select proposal of elevated boutiques featuring accessories, leather goods, watches, jewelry, shoes, and apparel, including the first Tory Burch airport boutique in Latin America. Page 2.

AT THE POINT OF SALE: LANCOME AT LAX 

L’Oréal Travel Retail has partnered with DFS Group in a show-stopping, tech-forward activation for Lancôme Génifique Ultimate skincare at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which takes over the airport with prominent screen placements and an eye-catching podium animation. Page 3.

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PEOPLE

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced new leadership to oversee one of the busiest airport systems in the world. Page 2.

Atlanta Airport has named BWI’s Ricky Smith to head up ATL, the busiest airport in the world. Page 4.

Gucci Beauty appoints Zhang Linghe as brand ambassador for fragrances. Page

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Steffen Brandt joins German Whisky company SLYRS. Page 4.

CRUISE

Seatrade Cruise Global has released the third annual F&B@Sea Trends Report that tracks the latest food and beverage cruise preferences. See highlights of the report on page 4. The 2025 F&B@Sea event will take place on April 9-10 in Miami.

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Thank you for your continued readership and support and Stay Well!

Lois Pasternak

Editor/Publisher

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