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Ezeiza set to open state-of-the-art new departures terminal

A new 50,000-square-meter passenger 24 baggage drop off areas available for and Terminal C will be demolished to make
terminal will be inaugurated at Ezeiza passengers using online check-in. After way for the new Arrivals Terminal, the final
International Airport in Buenos Aires check-in, passengers will be controlled by stage of Ezeiza’s modernization program.
in mid-April. Argentina’s president the latest generation security equipment Dufry, anchor duty free operator at
Alberto Fernández will cut the tape of using biometric facial identification. Ezeiza, will open a new departures store,
the new departures terminal, which will Checked bags and hand luggage located immediately after immigration and
accommodate all airlines using Buenos will also be scanned with technologically security control in the new terminal. As
Aires’ biggest international gateway. advanced tomographs, ensuring the highest the new store opens, the company’s iconic
The new departures terminal will levels of security Flagship Store 22 will close temporarily
become operational immediately with Airport manager Aeropuertos for a major facelift to take account of the
Aerolineas Argentinas operating the first Argentina 2000 (AA2000) is now planning new airside traffic flows in the renovated
flights. Other airlines will do so on a to use Terminal A as a domestic terminal airport.
gradual basis during the next few weeks. JG
The airport has invested US$230
million in the new terminal, which
will effectively replace Terminal A and
Terminal C. Construction started on the
new terminal in 2019 but was delayed due
to an industrial accident and subsequently
the COVID-19 pandemic.
The terminal will be one of the most
modern in Latin America with five check-
in islands and 150 check-in counters.
There are also 72 self-check-in spaces and

2023 ASUTIL Conference returns to Buenos Aires in partnership with

TFWA

Registration is now open for the 2023 our industry together in South America once Buenos Aires,” says Erik Juul-Mortensen,
ASUTIL Conference that will take place again, for what promises to be some great and TFWA President.
June 7-8, at the Hilton Hotel in Puerto worthwhile days in Buenos Aires. The event
Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina. will provide an opportunity for all attendees Speakers announced
The event is being managed by to gain an understanding of the current forces The ASUTIL Conference is presenting
TFWA. within the market in the region and how they a strong line-up of industry leaders
The 2023 ASUTIL Conference will will shape our industry’s future. Alongside speaking on the dynamics shaping the
begin on Wednesday, June 7 with three the compelling conference content, buyers Latin American duty free and travel retail
conference sessions between 09:00 and and brands will have ample networking time industry today.
12:30. A lunch and networking session will together, as always at ASUTIL events. The Speakers will include: ASUTIL
follow from 12:30 to 19:00. The first day ASUTIL Board and I are very excited that the President and CEO of Dufry Brazil
will close with a cocktail night at the Hilton Conference is back and we look forward very Gustavo Fagundes; CEO of Dufry Group
sponsored by Colonia Express. much to seeing our friends and colleagues Xavier Rossinyol; Corporacion America
Day 2. Thursday, June 8, will start reunited in Buenos Aires,” says Gustavo CEO Martin Eurnekian; CEO of m1nd-set,
with a networking session in the morning, Fagundes, ASUTIL President & CEO Dufry Peter Mohn; regional economist Carlos
followed by lunch and in the afternoon a Brazil. Melconian; Director of Sales at Meta
range of expert speakers will give their “The ASUTIL Conference is returning PanLatam, Daniella Valeriano; Executive
insights in four conference sessions to South America and at TFWA we are Director and CEO of Alta, José Ricardo
between 14:30 and 18:30. The conference proud to be lending our support and to be Botelho; CCO of Guarulhos Airport,
will close with a Gala Dinner and party a part of the growth of the industry in this Gustavo Figueiredo; General Manager
sponsored by Interbaires. vibrant region. Many people always looked TRA at Pernod Ricard, Gregory Ford;
On Friday, June 9, attendees will be forward to this event and I am delighted it President & CEO LATAM at DUFRY,
able to take part in a full day of social is restored to the industry calendar, and in Enrique Urioste; Director of Global Sales
activities and excursions sponsored by one of the great cities of the world. We look WTR at Mondelēz International, Carlos
Colonia Express. forward to welcoming ASUTIL and TFWA Granados Moyano.
“I am thrilled that ASUTIL is bringing members and their business partners to More details will be announced soon.

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