March 25
Gala Evening caps off IAADFS Show with eleganceThe 2015 IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas' Gala Evening capped off an eventful week of business and pleasure with a fun night of entertainment.Read More
IAADFS Show key for travel retail exposureNo matter the size of booth or the type of product —liquor, perfume, tobacco, accessory, or clothing — exhibitors said the IAADFS Show is the undeniable lead show for exposure in the space.Read More
IAADFS Women in Travel chapter raises more than $3,700 for children in Haiti, GuatemalaNearly 120 women attended the annual Women in Travel (WIT) breakfast Tuesday morning, which doubled as a fundraiser for Hand in Hand for Haiti, an organization the IAADFS chapter of WIT has partnered with since the catastrophic earthquake that struck the country in 2010.Read More- Duty Free Shoppers scoops DFNI Americas Travel-Retailer of the Year awardDuty Free Shoppers won the top prize of Travel Retailer of the Year in the 2015 DFNI Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence in the Americas.Read More
U.S. tourism grows fast as LATAM market toughensLast year's 74 million international visitor record to the United States was a milestone. This tremendously positive influx of international tourism is not only long overdue, but evidence that gates are truly opening to test the country's vast tourism market potential and its influence on the rest of The Americas.Read More
Clogau looks to break into the Americas marketClogau, the No. 1 gold brand in the United Kingdom, is now ready to introduce itself to the Americas. There is no better place to do that than the 2015 IAADFS Show, said Aran Turner, Clogau's international customer service manager.Read More
Prestige showcases eight brands of Italian winesPrestige Wine Imports, a New York-based subsidiary of Gruppo Mezzacorona, is bringing its distinguished and diverse portfolio of high-quality Italian wines, from the Italian Alps to Sicily, to booth 437 at the 2015 IAADFS Show.Read More
OneSimCard seeks to broaden customer base at IAADFS ShowOneSimCard aims to save international travelers money, and the IAADFS Show provides the perfect channel to reach those travelers. Read More- Hot product newsSee hot products on display at the Trademarket at the 2015 Duty Free Show of the Americas.Read More
March 24
Buyers on the prowl for new productsAs the Trademarket floor opened on Monday, buyers from around the world checked out the nearly 200 exhibitors and their lines of products.Read More
Will 2015 be a year of contradictions in travel retail in the Americas?Travel retailers in the Americas have started the year facing a slew of contradictory conditions. Read More
BUCO offers colorful, laser-cut handbags"Our collection comprises lightweight handbags in vibrant color assortments with elegant laser cut details,” said Sharon Persaud, director of sales for BUCO Handbags.Read More
Yon Smart Blanket set to roll out brand in OrlandoEveryone enjoys traveling in comfort, yet comfort is difficult to maintain. The Yon Smart Blanket is the perfect solution.Read More- Hot product newsSee hot products on display at the Trademarket at the 2015 Duty Free Show of the Americas.Read More
March 23
Six exhibitors return to IAADFS Show after hiatusSix exhibitors took a break from exhibiting at the IAADF Show last year, but have returned this year. The reasons for their absence are as varied as their products, but one thing is clear: They are all glad to be back.Read More
A warm welcome to OrlandoAttendees of the 2015 IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas officially kicked off yet another show during Sunday's Opening Reception.Read More
IAADFS Fun Run/Walk gets off to strong startNearly 60 IAADFS Show attendees hit the pavement Sunday morning to help the same number of street children in Guatemala.Read More
Golf tournament continues to growAfter getting close at last year's IAADFS golf tournament, Philip Morris Duty Free went for the top spot this year and got there.Read More
IAADFS tennis tournament spurs friendly competitionThe participants in this year's IAADFS Tennis Tournament couldn't wait to get started. Well before the 9 a.m. start time on Sunday, 10 of the 14 participants were already in the middle of a match. Read More
Karma Tequila comes around at 2015 IAADFSWhat goes around, comes around. That's the theme behind Karma Tequila, which hopes its good fortune is realized as it debuts its brand of tequila at booth 2617 at the 2015 IAADFS Show.Read More
Big changes are coming to the travel retail industryIt feels like the travel retail industry is at a tipping point.” That observation, made by one of the channel's most seasoned retail CEOs to me as we chatted in late 2014, struck me as right on the money.Read More
Motta re-elected IAADFS presidentIAADFS President Alberto “Pancho” Motta, Jr. was re-elected by the association's Board of Directors during a meeting Sunday.Read More
Thank you, IAADFS staffSteven Antolick, IAADFS associate executive director, and Christie Frey, convention manager, have been an essential part of the IAADFS team for many years.Read More
Urbani Truffles USA makes IAADFS debutAfter experiencing success in its native Italy, Urbani Truffles is expanding into the United States, at booth 1400a.Read More- Hot product newsSee hot products on display at the Trademarket at the 2015 Duty Free Show of the Americas.Read More
March 22
Duty Free Show of the Americas opens today with Sports Day activitiesThe 2015 IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas kicks off today with a new event that is generating a lot of excitement — the inaugural 3K Fun Run/Walk.Read More- Welcome to the 2015 Duty Free Show of the AmericasOn behalf of IAADFS and the association's Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2015 Duty Free Show of the Americas. Read More
- Bienvenido a la Exposición Duty Free de las Américas 2015En representación de la IAADFS y de la Junta Directiva de la asociación, es un placer darles la bienvenida a la exhibición internacional Duty Free Show of the Americas 2015. Read More
- Stay connected with the 2015 Duty Free Show mobile appEnhance your experience before, during and after the show with schedules, a personalized agenda, exhibitor listings, interactive floorplan, product listings, and more at your fingertips.Read More
Time to shineMake no mistake about it, the U.S. and the wider Americas region is proving to be a land of opportunity for travel-retailers and suppliers.Read More- Hot product newsSee hot products on display at the Trademarket at the 2015 Duty Free Show of the Americas.Read More