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The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has made John Rimmer its new conference, research and external affairs director.
Beam has launched its Courvoisier age statement cognac collection in India at Delhi Duty Free Services.
Martell XO Architect Edition for Hong Kong duty free
The Martell XO Architect Edition by Christian de Portzamparc will debut in Hong Kong International Airport this month.
TFWA and MEDFA announce conference details
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) and the Middle East Duty Free Association (MEDFA) have released the programme for the 2012 MEDFA Conference.
Floating beach bars for Havana & Malibu
Pernod Ricard Travel Retail has opened two permanent bars branded to Havana Club and Malibu onboard the Danish cruise ship Birka Paradise.
EU delays lifting LAG restrictions
The European Commission has postponed next year’s deadline to lift EU airport security restrictions on air passengers carrying liquids, aerosol and gels (LAGs) in their hand luggage.
Metaxa and Rémy launch 5* HDFS exclusive
House of Metaxa and Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail have combined to launch a limited edition Metaxa 5 Stars, exclusively to Hellenic Duty Free Shops (HDFS).
Glen Garioch steps up duty free focus
Morrison Bowmore Distillers has launched a travel retail-exclusive Glen Garioch single malt whisky.
The Dalmore outpaces travel retail rivals
The Dalmore was the fastest-growing single malt whisky brand by value among the 10 largest malt brands in duty free and travel retail in 2011, according to figures released by the International Wine & Spirit Research (IWSR).
TFWA lines up Madeleine Albright for conference
Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright is to speak at the TFWA opening conference in Cannes.
Johnnie Walker Blue rolls out Casks Edition
Diageo is rolling out the travel retail launch of Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition.
Glenfiddich vintage to launch in travel retail
World Duty Free Group, William Grant & Sons Travel Retail and Heathrow airport have collaborated to produce a UK travel retail exclusive Glenfiddich vintage to celebrate 2012.
William Grant appoints travel retail director
André de Almeida, currently at The Edrington Group where he is area director with responsibility for the Middle East & Turkey, domestic & duty free, as well as The Americas duty free business, joins William Grant as European travel retail director.
High end products drive Diageo sales in Asian duty free
Diageo Global Travel & Middle East (GTME) has reported that successful in-store promotions and product innovation have led to a strong start to 2012 in Asian duty-free.
European Parliament slams one-bag rule
The European Travel Retail Council (ETRC) has welcomed the European Parliament’s recent motion to stop budget airlines charging passengers for carrying more than one bag in their hand luggage.
Whyte & Mackay releases 21-strong Dalmore range
Whyte & Mackay has released a collection of The Dalmore single malt vintage whiskies to duty free.
TFWA to hold conference in China
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has announced that it is to hold a conference in China in March 2013 in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA).
Jim Beam Devil’s Cut arrives in European travel retail
Beam will enter Jim Beam Devil’s Cut into European travel retail this month following its debut in the US last year.
Bacardi Global Travel Retail has appointed Mike Birch to the role of managing director.
MTR raises Courvoisier’s profile at T5
Maxxium Travel Retail (MTR) is raising the profile of Courvoisier and aiming to demystify the cognac category with its multi-sensory experience, ‘Le Nez de Courvoisier’ in the World Duty Free store at London Heathrow Terminal 5.
World of Patria takes Chase into GTR
Travel Retail operator World of Patria International has reached agreement with Chase Distillery to offer its range of spirits and liqueurs.
Cutty Sark Tam o’Shanter arrives in travel retail
The Edrington Group has launched a limited edition of its Cutty Sark 25 Year Old to global travel retail.
Altia Plc is buying the Xanté Company and the Xanté spirits brand from the Swedish Tilander family.
Calvados Berneroy has makeover for duty free
Camus Wines & Spirits is set to unveil a new look for its Calvados Berneroy range in global duty free.
Chinese travellers boost sales of liquor for Dubai Duty Free
The world’s single largest travel retailer, Dubai Duty Free, has said a rise in the number of Chinese passengers is one of the main factors behind a strong 17% increase in liquor sales over the first nine months of 2011.
Kiwi beers dispute duty free listing
Two Kiwi breweries have fallen out over which was the first to enter the New Zealand duty free market.
Rémy unveils limited edition Cointreau for Dubai
Rémy Cointreau has created a limited edition bottle for its Cointreau orange liqueur brand, especially for Dubai Duty Free.
Drambuie toasts travel retail success
Drambuie’s premium expression Drambuie 15 is to be offered onboard all British Airways routes from December.
Maxxium anchors Highland Park Drakkar in travel retail
The latest addition of Highland Park’s Viking series, Drakkar, has been launched by Maxxium to travel retail outlets operated by Gebr Heinemann.
Martell targets Asian TR for Millésimes debut
Cognac house Martell has announced it will unveil the first expression of its Millésimes Collection in Asian duty free on November 23.
Glenfiddich 50 YO lands in LA travel retail
William Grant & Sons Global Travel Retail has partnered with travel retailer DFS Group to release a 50-year old, $17,000 bottle of Glenfiddich at Los Angeles International Airport.
Drinks International is at the TFWA in Cannes to bring daily videos of the action. Click the link for the third installment.
Drinks International is at the TFWA in Cannes to bring daily videos of the action. Click the link for the second installment.
Absolut Gustafson unveiled at Cannes
Pernod Ricard has unveiled Absolut Gustafson at the TFWA in Cannes, a new limited edition for global travel retail.
Drinks International is at the TFWA in Cannes and will be bringing daily videos to drinksint.com. Click the link for the first installment.
Edrington launches smokier Black Grouse whisky
The Edrington Group is to launch a smokier expression of its Black Grouse whisky.
Kofi Annan speaks at TFWA Cannes
The Tax Free World Association’s World Exhibition in the famous French resort of Cannes opened today (Monday September 5). Christian Davis reports from Cannes.
Absolut unveils Crystal Pinstripe in GTR
Absolut Vodka has launched Crystal Pinstripe, the next generation of its 2010-released Crystal bottle, to global travel retail.
Maxxium Travel Retail outpaces market growth
Maxxium Travel Retail’s sales grew by 11% last year, outpacing European travel retail growth of 8%, according to findings by International Wine and Spirits Research (IWSR).
ABInbev named Travel Retail Awards sponsor
Drinks International is pleased to announce that beer group ABInbev has joined Prosecco brand Follador as sponsors of this year's Travel Retail Awards.
Sparkling wine brand Follador has launched its premium range of Proseccos to travel retail.
Brown-Forman hires duty free quartet
Brown-Forman Duty Free has made four senior-level appointments, effective immediately.
Rémy dispatches 'nautical' Mount Gay
Rémy Cointreau has released a ‘nautical’ limited edition of its Mount Gay Eclipse Rum to global travel retail.
Jim Beam and Red Stag in travel retail push
Beam Global and Maxxium Travel Retail have ramped up travel retail activity in Europe.
Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail (GTR) has appointed Lynsey Eades as key account manager for Europe
Ian Macleod Distillers sets travel retail record
Malaysia: Ian Macleod Distillers has set a new sales record for the company and the Malaysian Travel Retail industry.
Edrington pushes Brugal in travel retail
US: Brugal rum brand-owner the Edrington Group, their distributors Rémy Cointreau Travel Retail Americas and retailer International Shoppes have combined forces to promote travel retail exclusive Brugal Extra Viejo Reserva and Brugal Añejo Reserva - starting in New York JFK.
Drinks International Travel Retail Awards open for entries
Entries are now open for this year’s Drinks International Travel Retail Awards. The awards will take place during the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.The magazine has announced a new venue for this year’s awards – the Bay Restaurant within the Palais des Festivals et des Congres complex.
Rémy Cointreau makes directorial changes
Rémy Cointreau has announced “important” director-level changes to its Global Travel Retail (GTR) team, in the shape of the appointments of Matthew Hodges and Simon Roffe.
Amsterdam: Johnnie Walker takes over Schiphol airport
Diageo has launched a Johnnie Walker campaign at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. The Step into the Circuit campaign is centred around the brand's Formula 1 sponsorship.
