North America News

(15-Jul-2006) Luggage label Samsonite has signed a deal with one of the UK's best-known fashion designers, Alexander McQueen, to produce a luxury collection of travel bags, luggage and travel accessories

(15-Jul-2006) FRANCE. Lyon airport plans to extend its duty-free area as part of an expansion of terminal one to be completed by 2009, although the initiative will depend on the amount of investment allocated to the refurbishment

(15-Jul-2006) US bag supplier Travelon plans to enter the European airport market after it acquired the rights to the brand in the region

(12-Jul-2006) The Canadian border operator has moved into a permanent outlet after a long and tangled three-year process

(7-Jul-2006) Vancouver has enhanced its retail portfolio with a number of new additions to meet passengers' demands over the summer

(4-Jul-2006) The pre-bid conference to launch the duty-free tender at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International airport welcomed representatives from most leading Americas travel retailers

(1-Jul-2006) A new nicotine drink is on trial at Los Angeles International airport (LAX) before being rolled out to 50 US airports. The lemon-flavoured beverage NIC Lite aims to alleviate the cravings experienced by passengers unable to smoke inflight

(1-Jul-2006) Miami-based electronics supplier Solar Style is preparing to open its first travel-retail store. The company will sell its own brand of solar-powered chargers for handheld devices such as PDAs, mobile phones and digital cameras

(1-Jul-2006) US carrier Delta Air Lines has developed a range of ready-to-drink cocktails in partnership with Nantucket-based firm Stirrings. The drinks will be served on all domestic and international flights of more than 450 miles during the summer

(1-Jul-2006) Bacardi has announced the second annual Bartender & Chef Cruise Competition after the inaugural contest last year attracted 17 entries from cruiselines and ferry operators worldwide