Latin America And Caribbean News

(28-Feb-2004) Argentinian duty-free operator InterBaires claims its new store will revolutionise the destination products sector

(13-Feb-2004) CHILE. Spanish duty-free operator Aldeasa is to open an 80sq m (860sq ft) duty-paid outlet at Antofagasta airport in northern Chile later this month.

(13-Feb-2004) URUGUAY. Duty Free Uruguay, the new duty-free operator at Montevideo Carrasco airport, has reported an encouraging first month of operations as tourist traffic to Uruguay improves.

(13-Feb-2004) Pernod Ricard World Trade (PRWT) has boosted the profile of its Cuban rum brand Havana Club with the introduction of a new reference, enhanced packaging and an additional bottle size.

(3-Feb-2004) Dutch brand Oilily is poised to increase its duty-free fragrance presence across the Americas.

(3-Feb-2004) US/BOLIVIA. Inflight concessionaire Duty Free Air and Ship Supply has won a long-term contract to operate duty-free onboard Bolivian flag carrier LAB Lloyd Aereo Boliviano.

(24-Jan-2004) Inflight concessionaire Duty Free Air and Ship Supply has won a long-term contract to operate duty-free onboard Bolivian flag carrier LAB Lloyd Aero Boliviano

(8-Jan-2004) Corporacion America, led by the Argentinean entrepeneur, is to take over management of Simon Bolivar International airport next month after bidding highest in the tender for the 15-year contract

(13-Dec-2003) ARGENTINA. Economic recovery and strong tourism numbers have boosted passenger numbers at flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas and duty-free operator InterBaires

(13-Dec-2003) MEXICO. Mexican airports operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) has reached an agreement with incumbent tenants to vacate Cancún International airport's satellite terminal, which will mean the renovation of all the commercial outlets in the facility