The US aviation industry is facing a fresh challenge as air traffic levels exceed those in the peak year of 2000. Despite the figures, however, most airlines still struggle to make a profit. The Center for Airport Management managing director Stephen Freibrun explores why

New York John F Kennedy airport terminal four operator JFK IAT recently extended DFS Group's retail contract for five years, and store upgrades and brand expansion are planned. Eluned Woollven talks to JFK IAT chief financial officer Mike Sibilia and vice-president of marketing and business development Janice Holden about the fightback since September 11

Growth in tourism in Central and South America reached double figures for the second year running in 2005. Sandra Newman reviews developments in the region's key emerging markets

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past three months

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past three months

Pernod Ricard and Beam Global Spirits & Wine both insist that last year's sale of Allied Domecq will be good for duty-free operators in the Americas. But some retailers are not so sure. Joe Bates talks to the main protagonists in the biggest shake-up of the liquor category in years

Despite troubled economies, increasing health awareness and under-investment in the category, cigars are an important part of the mix at many duty-free outlets in the Americas. Recent product developments and improved distribution of big brands should ensure continued growth, writes Gavin Lipsith

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past three months

The US aviation industry is facing a fresh challenge as air traffic levels exceed those in the peak year of 2000. Despite the figures, however, most airlines still struggle to make a profit. The Center for Airport Management managing director Stephen Freibrun explores why

British Airways suffered a turbulent year in 2005 with strike action diminishing the effects of innovative retail and marketing schemes. Lorna Strickland assesses the airline's performance in the past 12 months

Airlines are cutting back on food service, customers are demanding fresh food fast and airports are insisting on high street pricing. The result is that North America's food and beverage concessionaires are facing unprecedented challenges. Dermot Davitt reports

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past three months

In a country where the shopping mall is king, design company Grid2 International president Martin Roberts explains how a retail revamp at New York JFK terminal one is attempting to harness the designer-led shopping psychology of the US consumer

Shopping in Buenos Aires was once prohibitively expensive but in recent years the Argentinian capital has enjoyed a retail boom. Since the country's currency lost parity with the US dollar the number of malls has grown rapidly. John Gallagher visited the city recently and discovered that it offers a wealth of bargain-hunting opportunities

On a recent visit to Argentina, TRI talked to a few local entrepreneurs about their growing involvement in travel-retail. Many are seeking new listings in South America and the most ambitious are looking towards Europe and the Middle East. John Gallagher reports

Growth in tourism in Central and South America reached double figures for the second year running in 2005. Sandra Newman reviews developments in the region's key emerging markets