On Location at the Summit of the Americas in Orlando
Welcome to our coverage of the IAADFS-run Summit of the Americas in Orlando, Florida, featuring our choice of the event’s highlights in words, images and videos from 28-31 March.
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#KickCancerThon update: IAADFS and GO2 for Lung Cancer combine in style
In the run-up to this week’s Duty Free Show of the Americas, 14 March saw a magnificent turnout from the Florida and wider US travel retail community in support of #KickCancerThon.
Three casks, one destination: Proximo debuts 1800 Tequila Triple Cask Añejo with New York JFK animation
A high-profile International Shoppes activation at JFK Terminal 1 (April–June) builds on the success of the DFS Group activation in Terminal 4, with further activations planned later in the year.
On Location: The APTRA India Conference in Bengaluru
Dermot Davitt is on location to bring readers an unrivalled quality of coverage from The Moodie Davitt Report which is – once again – a fully paid-up registrant to the event
Spotlight on the Americas: The Moodie Davitt Magazine, March-April 2026
Welcome to the March-April 2026 edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which carries a special focus on the Americas, as the industry gathers for the Summit of the Americas in Orlando, Florida.
Perfetti Van Melle joins hands with InnoTRI and Alfa Travel Retail to bolster Americas distribution
The expanded network is expected to support both core range expansion and the roll-out of new product innovations to be debuted at the IAADFS Summit of the Americas (28-31 March).
This week on social media: Spring is in the air as themed visuals revitalise travel retail and airport campaigns
This week, we spotlight a selection of standout campaigns capturing the renewed energy and commercial momentum of the spring travel season.
Kirker Greer Spirits brings Ukiyo Japanese Gin to the global traval retail stage with Gebr. Heinemann
The partnership provides a scalable platform for the Ukiyo range, enhancing visibility and reach across high-traffic global travel hubs building on the momentum of Japanese spirits in the channel.
‘Beauty in the Air’ – The Shilla Duty Free takes flight with travel-themed pop-up at Artbox Singapore
Themed ‘Beauty in the Air’, the multi-sensory concept turns the space into a travel retail-inspired environment, where visitors can explore different scents, enjoy express makeovers and discover beauty essentials through an array of interactive stations.
OAG data: Southeast Asia emerges as alternative hub as Middle East conflict disrupts air capacity
Travel businesses anticipate demand will move towards travel within Southeast Asia (64%) amid the escalating conflict, while Europe (24%) remains a preferred destination despite flight disruptions.
Interview: How Bongani Cigars became a great African success story
Meet Kamal Moukheiber, Founder & CEO of Bongani Cigars, a financier-turned-entrepreneur on a mission to build a world-class cigar business out of Maputo, Mozambique using African tobacco, African talent and international expertise.
#KickCancerThon update: WePurple spells out its principles around the globe
WePurple displayed its multi-disciplinary excellence and innovation with a global fundraising event on 25 February that resulted in £3,000 (US$4,000) being raised for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
