DFA, Motta win Tocumen airport concessions
Both Duty Free Americas and Motta Internacional won bids for retail space at Panama’s Tocumen International Airport. Three blocks of space, each with a 10-year term...
Massive airport investment turns sour
Viracopos airport concessionaire wants out of contract after expected passenger numbers didn't materialize.
Billion dollar expansion announced for Lima airport
Lima's airport will undergo a massive expansion and renovation beginning in 2018.
Fraport Brasil appoints CEO
Fraport AG officially signed concession agreements with the Brazilian government for the operation and management of two airports, and appointed a new CEO for the projects.
Latin airlines continue steady growth pace
Airlines in Latin America and the Caribbean continue passenger growth for the 69th consecutive month.
Aerolineas Argentinas sets passenger record
More than six miliion passengers flew the airline in the first half of this year.
Strong growth for Dufry Latam stores
Dufry released its first half results earlier this week, showing continued growth in Latin America stores.
DFA continues growth in Brazil
Duty Free America’s expansion into Brazil continues with the recent opening of two duty free stores in Salvador’s international airport.
Mexico’s Interjet expands in Canada
Mexico’s Interjet Airlines announced new a service between Toronto Pearson Airport and two Mexican destinations.
Edrington buys out WEBB
Edrington and WEBB have agreed to terms that will see Edrington assume full ownership of its travel retail business in the Americas. Edrington Americas Juan Gentile, senior vice president for Latin America and Travel Retail said, “The joint venture with WEBB, led by Andy Consuegra as chief executive officer, proved exceptionally successful, delivering high double digit growth.”
Pablo Raffo joins TLAR
The Latin America Report announces the appointment of Pablo Raffo as Director of Marketing. Raffo brings many years of experience in the duty free sector to the position. He has previously worked with Imperial Tobacco, Mondelez and Pramsa Distributors. Raffo is based out of Montevideo, Uruguay. “I am delighted that Pablo has joined us,” says The Latin America Report editor Wendy [...]
Dufry secures contracts with Mexico airport and cruise line
Dufry adds space in MEX and onboard four cruise ships.
Craigellachie named world’s best single malt
Craigellachie 31 Years Old has been awarded the World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2017 presented by Whisky Magazine.
