Latest News Ochre Spirits extends its tasting rooms Launched in 2023, Ochre Spirits is set to open additional tasting rooms across major Indian cities, enhancing its footprint in the spirits market with sustainable, locally-sourced rums and vodkas. Targeting millennials and Gen Z, Ochre also plans Middle-East exports. By Spiritz Desk 27 May 2024
Latest News Radisson Hotel Gurugram appoints Shatrughan Tomar as GM Shatrughan Tomar, an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus with extensive hospitality experience, has been named General Manager at Radisson Hotel Gurugram Sohna Road City Center. His background includes significant roles at Radisson, The Langham, IHG, and Ascot. By Spiritz Desk 27 May 2024
Latest News Som Distilleries to sale beer in Telangana Som Distilleries & Breweries secures approval to distribute its beer in Telangana, anticipated to boost sales and expand market presence. This strategic move taps into the state’s significant beer market, enhancing the company's growth trajectory. By Spiritz Desk 27 May 2024
Latest News Diageo announces trial of paper-based bottle Diageo, in collaboration with PA Consulting and PulPac, trials a new paper-based bottle for Baileys during Barcelona's Time Out Festival. This initiative, featuring 2,000 mini bottles, aims to assess consumer response and the sustainability impact of transitioning from glass to paper packaging By Spiritz Desk 24 May 2024
E-Magazine Spiritz May '24 E-magazine This special edition comes across as a delightful blend of thought-provoking and captivating articles, curated to satiate your appetite for substantive journalism. By Spiritz Desk 10 May 2024
Latest News Radisson Sector 29, Gurugram promotes Bhupendra and Parul Radisson Hotel Sector 29, Gurugram, promotes Parul Trehan to Learning and Development Manager and Bhupendra Tomar to Food and Beverage Manager. With rich careers in top hotels, they aim to boost staff training and culinary offerings, reflecting Radisson's commitment to internal talent development By Spiritz Desk 23 May 2024
Alert Kerala introduces draft guidelines for alcobev sale Kerala introduces draft guidelines for alcohol sale at tourist spots: Restaurants can obtain a three-month license for Rs 1 lakh to serve beer and wine, while three-star hotels can offer fresh toddy. The guidelines also allow for the production of wine from local fruits, independent of state corporation sales By Spiritz Desk 23 May 2024
Latest News Fast&Up releases Reload RTD Fast&Up launches Reload Ready-to-Drink for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, providing a healthier alternative with 20X less sugar and 2X faster hydration than water. Free from caffeine and artificial additives, it includes vitamins for muscle recovery and is available across multiple platforms in India By Spiritz Desk 23 May 2024
Latest News Bacardi’s latest creation At the 2024 TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition, Bacardi introduced Dewar's Double Double 21 Year Old Stone Toasted. Initially exclusive to China Duty Free Group, this premium Scotch, priced at $440, features two 75cl expressions and will be available globally starting June 2024 By Spiritz Desk 23 May 2024
Cover Story GTR Creates New Benchmarks Bacardi's Leila Stansfield outlines strategies to improve duty-free shopping, focusing on digital integration and customer engagement to boost sales of premium spirits like Patrón Tequila. She highlights the importance of personalized experiences and educated staff to transform travel retail into a more dynamic sector By Spiritz Desk 23 May 2024
Cover Story Duty-free Stores Need 'Freedom' Amidst a surge in international travel, Ospree Duty Free's CEO, Avishek Bambii Das, explores the evolving airport retail landscape. He emphasizes the impact of increased passenger flow on duty-free shopping and proposes enhancements such as biometric immigration to optimize the retail experience and expand product allowances for travelers. By Spiritz Desk 22 May 2024
Cover Story New-gen World Travellers add to GTR Growth Rising disposable incomes and new airports boost India's airport retail, especially in luxury spirits. Ashish Chopra discusses how duty-free shops cater to this trend with exclusive offerings...[.] By Spiritz Desk 22 May 2024
Cover Story The Booming Bazaar A Look at the Future of Indian Travel Retail The travel retail market is set for significant growth, particularly in Asia-Pacific, led by China and India. With an expected $108 billion value by 2029, the sector benefits from high tourism, increased disposable incomes, and expanding airport infrastructures. India's market alone is anticipated to reach $5.4 billion, propelled by rising travel and consumer spending By Spiritz Desk 22 May 2024
Alert Court directs to fix limit on serving liquor at bars Following a deadly crash by a 17-year-old, a Maharashtra court orders bars to set liquor limits; three restaurant managers arrested for serving minors By Spiritz Desk 22 May 2024
Latest News China threatens retaliatory tariffs on EU wines In a potential trade retaliation, China could target EU wine imports, affecting an $800 million market in response to EU anti-subsidy probes. This follows China's pattern of using trade measures in disputes, reminiscent of the 2014 EU wine probe and high tariffs on Australian wines By Spiritz Desk 22 May 2024
Latest News Tilaknagar Industries’ net profit surges in Q4 Tilaknagar Industries sees a 20.9% increase in net profit and a 10.9% rise in EBITDA for the March 2024 quarter, with revenues reaching Rs 358.8 crore. Sales volumes slightly increased, and the company significantly reduced its debt, aiming to eliminate net debt by FY25 By Spiritz Desk 22 May 2024
Latest News It is raining awards with Malhar John Distilleries' Malhar craft gins have garnered international acclaim, securing multiple awards in 2024. Malhar Citrus received a gold medal in San Francisco and was a top scorer in the UK's Gin Guide Awards, while Malhar Classic Dry won silver and bronze at various global spirits competitions By Spiritz Desk 22 May 2024