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Slow but optimistic recovery underway “We are optimistic with regard to the Looking ahead – arrivals store and a
in Paraguay short-term future. We have new airlines, new brand
The recovery has been slow in other airlines who operated before have Luryx is continuing to grow where
the southern part of Latin America. In returned and we have seen that some airlines it is already present, and is continually
Paraguay the recovery has been slower already operating are looking to increase looking for new opportunities, says
than in other countries as the return of its frequencies. We are happy to report that Betancur.
main travel partners has also been slow. consumption is increasing and demand is “Only this month DINAC, the
International traffic numbers are still more growing in line with, and sometimes in Paraguayan airport authority, has confirmed
than 20% below 2019. excess of, our expectations,” he says. to us the exact location of the arrivals store
at Silvio Pettirossi, and we have our team
working on the final designs and plans
and we hope to commence construction
shortly.”
Top Brands also says that it is
developing some new projects and will
continue to expand throughout the region.
It also has plans to open new single brand
and multi-brand stores in the Caribbean and
in South America as it looks to consolidate
its position as one of the leading retailers in
Latin America.

The new Luryx store in Asuncion airport features
“a superb offer in make-up and skincare, as
well as a great range of accessories and a huge
selection of chocolates and sweets, alongside a
growing range of luxury and lifestyle brands.”

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