Images of the Day: Lagardère to light up Lima Airport’s new terminal with duty-free and dining concepts

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PERU. Our latest image choices come courtesy of Lagardère Travel Retail Peru CEO Cyril Letocart, who’s celebrating the completion of the retailer’s duty-free and F&B outlets at the new terminal in Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.

Building on its successful entry into Peru with the launch of multiple Aelia Duty Free stores three years ago, the retailer is set to open a 4,000sq m Aelia Duty Free outlet, featuring an extensive offer of products across key categories.

Another highlight will be the launch of a 3,300sq m food hall under the brand ‘Nación Sazón’, meaning ‘The Land of Flavours’ or ‘The Land of Seasonings’ in Spanish.

As reported, the dining venue reflects the company’s aim to offer travellers a true sense of Peru’s vibrant gastronomic heritage, featuring local top chefs to offer world-famous dishes such as ceviche (cured fish platters), while also providing plenty of healthy grab-and-go, coffee and comfort food choices.

To leverage Peru’s culinary recognition on the international stage, Lagardère Travel Retail’s team in Latin America has forged key partnerships with some of South America’s top chefs. They include Mitsuharu Tsumaru, Chef at Maido, ranked sixth in the ‘50 Best World Restaurants’ list; and Jaime Pesaque, Chef at Mayta, ranked 47th in the ‘50 Best World Restaurants’ list.

Active commercial space in the new terminal spans around 27,000sq m, with 19,000sq m dedicated to retail, dining and other services, plus 8,000sq m to lounges.