Alternative sparkling wine (+6%) is outpacing champagne (-3%) in global travel retailPremiumisation and innovation is driving visibility and sales across airport, cruise and airline channelsBrands are investing in experience-led engagement and tailored activations such as lounges and tastingsEurope is key, but producers expect future GTR growth in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the USAs international passenger volumes return to pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels and consumer appetite for indulgence rises, fizz in all its guises is taking confident strides in global travel retail. From prosecc
How sparkling wine continues to squeeze champagne in global travel retail – Category Intel
Sparkling wine has been surging in the global travel retail channel as brands embrace premiumisation, innovation and experience-led strategies to capture consumers in what has been champagne’s traditional stronghold.

Henry joined Global Drinks Intel as a senior reporter in 2025, having spent two years writing news, features and analysis articles for Just Drinks and Just Food. He has gained WSET Level 2 qualifications both in wine and beer independently.



