Latin America and Caribbean
Avolta drives Caribbean expansion with majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group
Backed by long-term concession agreements, Penha Duty Free Group adds a resilient, multi-channel Caribbean business to Avolta’s global portfolio.
Mondelez WTR is stepping up investment across the Americas with permanent retail upgrades, destination-led Toblerone sense of place executions and shopper engagement initiatives spanning five key markets.
Michelob Ultra and Budweiser transformed bars onboard Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises and Disney Cruise Line into floating fan zones complete with events and limited-edition merchandise.
“When people take a cruise, you want to show that the guest is, one, satisfied, and two, they’re going to book again. Guests are at the heart of absolutely everything that I do, and that we do as an industry,” says our special guest.
The scalable global platform showcases Lindt’s travel retail-exclusive pistachio portfolio through dedicated activations across more than 200 locations worldwide, including Zurich, Istanbul, Punta Cana, Panama and Singapore airports.
Avolta secured ten global, regional and Superstar honours at the 2026 FAB Awards, complemented by nearly 30 Gold awards across its international F&B portfolio.
The vibrant opening, featuring colourful artwork evoking a sense of Peru, was revealed by the airport hospitality company’s Vice-President Latin America Giorgio Benza on LinkedIn today (31 July).
The airport hospitality specialist will open three Plaza Premium Lounges by the end of 2026, with a further two scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027.
L’Oréal delivered strong first-half sales growth and record profitability as North Asia continued its recovery, with a positive outlook for travel retail in Asia Pacific.
Continued momentum at Kering Eyewear was among the highlights across the luxury group’s portfolio in the six months to 30 June.
EMEA region revenues (excluding France) advanced by +4% despite a -28% decline in the Middle East, with North America and other key markets supporting a solid H1 performance for the leading travel retailer.
#KickCancerThon, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research, continues to power ahead, well beyond its original time frame of February-April. We bring you all the latest news.
Over just 48 hours in August, Limerick man Eimhin will climb the highest peaks in Ireland (Carrauntoohil), Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) in support of two charities.














