Record tourist arrivals in Europe - 747m in 2024 - are boosting sales of regional spiritsIn-airport tastings and shop-in-shops aim to target demand for ‘memorable experiences’Consumers are trading up for premium expressions with strong heritage storiesThere is a focus on travel retail exclusives and educational activations in areas of slower growthThe consumer appetite for authentic gifts and souvenirs is giving regional spirits a new lease of life in global travel retail as international visitors flock to Europe.Record tourist arrivals in Europe recently are boosting the sales of regi
Rising traveller numbers bode well for speciality spirits in global travel retail – Category Intel
In 2024, France received 100m international visitors, while second-ranked Spain had almost 94m – nearly double its own population.

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.



