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March
3, 2009 |
Covering the Americas & the Caribbean
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Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 11 |
Punta Cana Airport set to make its mark on Caribbean travel
Duty Free Americas,
who won the concession to operate the duty free shops in the Dominican
Republic's new Punta Cana airport, reports that sales have far exceeded
their expectations since
Feb. 10, when they opened
for business in a temporary store. The airport handles flights from
Central and South America to Russia, and the high-end Punta Cana resort
caters to a wealthy traveler who has money and is willing to spend it,
says DFA President Leon Falic. The company will open a 450 sq. meter
permanent store this summer.
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It was a tough start to the week, with the fall out from February's
economic slowdown producing grim numbers all around the globe.
International air traffic was no different, as IATA reports a
deepening year-on- year demand slump for January.
Nevertheless, a brand new terminal opened at Punta Cana airport in
the Dominican Republic, near the resort area of the same name. Punta
Cana, one of only two airports in the Caribbean hosting direct
flights to Russia, is poised to become one of the busiest airports
in the islands. DFA is the new duty free operator in the airport.
People News dominates this issue of TMI. See Remy Cointreau's new
structure, following Remy's departure from the Maxxium distribution
network. Promotions are also ahead for two senior personnel at DFASS,
which has added at least four new airlines to its rapidly growing
portfolio over the past 12 months.
In more People News, William Grant & Sons Master Blender and Malt
Maker David Stewart was recently awarded one of the top honors in
the whisky business; while Pernod Ricard's Luis Rios has joined
Godiva as trade marketing manager. Stila Cosmetics has also
introduced its new international team. Chicago's Mayor Daley makes
some announcements relevant to duty free operators throughout the
region.
In an important development on the Supply Side, Brown-Forman will
begin listing four of its biggest brands with one of Europe's
largest travel retail buying pools.
Airport Retail.
The Paradies Shoppes takes top honors at the Airport Revenue News
awards ceremony last month as Best Airport Retailer. This is the
14th consecutive win for the Atlanta-based airport retailer.
All this and
more, Inside Insider.
Kind regards,
Lois Pasternak, Editor/Publisher
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