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Ferrero’s Sweet Ticket to Youth: Tic Tac TWO X Ticketmaster Promo Electrifies Airport Shoppers

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14 October 2025
  • New Tic Tac TWO launch: Ferrero Travel Market has rolled out Tic Tac TWO, a sugar-free, double-layered Tic Tac flavor (Strawberry & Lime; Spearmint Fresh & Mild) designed to appeal to Gen Z/Millennial tastes [1] [2]. Each box contains 38 Tic Tac TWO mints (twice the size of classic Tic Tacs) delivering two flavors in one pill [3] [4].
  • Partnership with Avolta & Ticketmaster: In a high-profile travel-retail campaign, Ferrero has teamed with global retailer Avolta and ticketing giant Ticketmaster [5]. The promotion runs mid-September through October in high-traffic Spanish airports (Barcelona, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca), targeting young travelers [6].
  • Contest details: Shoppers enrolled in Avolta’s Club loyalty program who buy two Tic Tac TWO packs are entered into a draw to win a Ticketmaster voucher up to €300 (US$347) [7] [8]. Each location has 10 winners, blending candy purchase with the chance to attend music festivals or concerts.
  • Marketing push: The campaign is amplified via email newsletters and mobile push notifications to Club Avolta members, marrying digital engagement with in-store activation [9]. Ferrero Travel Market General Manager Sergio Salvagno says the campaign “showcases innovation in product development” and delivers “an engaging, relevant experience for today’s travellers” [10].
  • Target audience: The prize draw and music tie-in lean into Tic Tac’s long-standing association with festival culture, specifically crafted to excite Gen Z and Millennials – the fastest-growing travel segment [11] [12]. Recent research confirms Millennials lead travel-retail spend (~$151 per trip vs. $128 avg.), while Gen Z is set to become the largest flying generation by 2028 [13] [14]. Brands are urged to embrace “experiences, service and digital-first” strategies to win over these groups [15].
  • Travel context: The timing coincides with a surging travel boom. U.S. carriers and IATA project 5.2 billion global air passengers in 2025 (up ~6–7%), fueling record airline revenues [16]. Analysts note leisure travel spending is growing (~+1.9% in 2025) as consumers “continue to prioritize travel” [17]. In short, travel demand is very strong, setting a bullish backdrop for airport retailers.
  • Market pressures: Yet travel retail has headwinds – Kearney reports that despite record traffic, global travel-retail sales (US$74.1 bn in 2024) still lag 13% below 2019, as passengers spend less per trip [18]. Promotions like Tic Tac’s help counter waning spend-per-passenger by reinvigorating interest and targeting value-conscious young shoppers.

Ferrero’s initiative reflects a broader trend of making travel retail more experiential. As Salvagno notes, Tic Tac TWO’s launch “represents an exciting new chapter” and a way to “better connect with different consumer profiles” by blending innovation and fun [19]. Industry experts say this approach is timely: m1nd-set CEO Peter Mohn emphasizes that Millennials currently dominate spending, but Gen Z will soon lead. “With the right mix of experiences, service and digital-first approaches, retailers can harness Millennial spending today while building loyalty with Gen Z tomorrow,” he explains [20]. In other words, Tic Tac’s pairing with Ticketmaster and mobile loyalty messaging taps directly into the preferences of these cohorts.

Forecast & Analysis: In the near term, Tic Tac TWO sales at airports are expected to get a boost from the campaign. Analysts forecast that if travel demand holds, travel retailers will see solid year-end results. (Delta CEO Ed Bastian has called the industry “well-positioned” for a record season [21].) Ferrero’s campaign also plays on the premium-travel trend: carriers have cut capacity, pushing up airfares and travel revenues [22], meaning airport shoppers may still have discretionary budgets for treats and prizes.

Stock performance: In line with positive travel/entertainment demand, key stocks are strong. Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV, parent of Ticketmaster) closed around $153.86 on Oct 13, 2025 [23] (analysts rate it a “Strong Buy” with ~+11% upside) [24]. Swiss retailer Avolta (DUFRY AG), formed from Dufry and Autogrill’s combined travel retail business, closed about 42.22 on Oct 13 [25]. (For comparison, these retailers were trading in similar ranges and generally rising as travel and luxury demand recover.) These trends suggest investors see growth in concert ticketing and duty-free retail.

Looking ahead, experts warn that travel retail must stay agile. Kearney notes that digital tools and price transparency are cutting into duty-free’s edge [26], so inventive promotions are key. Ferrero’s Tic Tac TWO campaign – sweetening travel with concert tickets – exemplifies such innovation. If executed well, it could help reverse the slide in per-passenger spend by turning a simple purchase into an adventure. As travel rebounds continue, watch for similar tie-ups (for instance, Carriers & Cruise lines are exploring loyalty perks for Gen Z). For now, Tic Tac TWO x Ticketmaster gives young travelers a novel reason to hunt for candy at duty-free.

Sources: Ferrero, Avolta and Ticketmaster press releases and trade press [27] [28] [29]; travel industry reports [30] [31]; marketing research [32] [33]; market data [34] [35]; expert analyses [36] [37].

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