Last year, tequila continued to show a clean pair of heels to other white spirits categories in global travel retail, growing by almost 10%, according to IWSR data. Indeed, the performance represented the fastest growth rate recorded in the channel by any white spirit.From a comparatively small base, the Mexican spirit is gaining traction beyond North America, thanks to growing consumer demand and investment in high-profile airport activations by leading players.Many have sought star power to stand out in an increasingly crowded channel, collaborating with music stars and celebrities to boost
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Joe has been a business journalist for over 20 years, specialising in the drinks, aviation and Global Travel Retail sectors; Duty-Free News International, IWSR Magazine, Drinks International and Whisky Magazine, among others.



