Latin America and Caribbean
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.
#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.
Spotlight on the Americas: The Moodie Davitt Magazine
Welcome to the March-April 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).
#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.
Ferrero Travel Market ramps up regional activations as IAADFS Summit of the Americas approaches
Through a combination of in-airport activations and product innovation at the Summit of the Americas, Ferrero Travel Market aims to accelerate category growth in the region.
Interview: Luryx Duty Free hails market potential on grand opening of Foz do Iguaçu downtown store
Neutral by Luryx CEO Marcelo Montico talks about the significance of the opening in Foz do Iguaçu.
#KickCancerThon update: DFS turns pink in honour of a noble cause
DFS teams in Hong Kong, Macau and SIngapore proudly participated in #KickCancerThon, collectively covering an impressive 1,345km through cycling, running, walking, hiking and even bowling.
Strong agenda released for Seatrade Cruise Global retail sessions
A strong agenda and high-powered speaker line-up has been announced for the retail sessions at Seatrade Cruise Global, the premier annual gathering of the cruise industry worldwide.
#KickCancerThon update: Putting a (Plaza) Premium on human kindness
From its headquarters in Hong Kong to Brazil, the Song family-owned Plaza Premium Group is continuing to connect the world in its trademark ebullient, impassioned style in support of #KickCancerThon.
Luryx Duty Free inaugurates Foz do Iguaçu downtown store
The store, branded as Luryx Duty Free, was inaugurated on Friday by owner Top Brands International.
