Latin America And Caribbean News

(15-Apr-2005) As Latin American trade association ASUTIL prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary, president Samuel Kauffmann and secretary general José Luis Donagaray talk to John Rimmer about past and present challenges for the regional industry

(15-Apr-2005) John Gallagher talks to Falic Group president Leon Falic in Panama about the company's plans to consolidate and grow its business throughout the Americas

(15-Apr-2005) A new, more international passenger profile is changing the duty-free business in Brazil, where dominant retailer Brasif is determined to take advantage. John Rimmer reports

(15-Apr-2005) The Caribbean is one of the world's most dynamic tourist markets

(15-Apr-2005) AMERICAS. UK airports group BAA will seek to strengthen its retail management business by seeking new locations in the US and throughout the Americas

(15-Apr-2005) Retailers may consider it a chore, but keeping an eye on regulatory changes is critical to the industry, as IAADFS Washington lobbyist Jon Kent tells DFNI

(15-Apr-2005) Competition in the Mexican duty-free market is intense, with international operators Aldeasa and Dufry Group vying for supremacy with local specialists. The result is a vibrant business characterised by strong growth and regular renovation, reports John Gallagher

(15-Apr-2005) San Juan International airport concessionaire Bared Group enjoyed the best year in its history in 2004. Record sales have enabled the operator to implement an extensive renovation programme and the outlook for 2005 looks bright. John Gallagher talks to president Luis Bared Sr and his son Jorge

(15-Apr-2005) Ferry company Buquebus, which operates routes linking Argentina and Uruguay, has benefited not only from the improving spending power of Latin Americans but also from increased international tourism to the region. John Rimmer gets an update on progress from onboard concessionaire and port store operator Zeinal Hermanos

(15-Apr-2005) BRAZIL. Leading Brazilian duty-free retailer Brasif Duty Free Shop plans to relocate one of its departures outlets at São Paulo International airport in a bid to improve penetration rates