ARI extends Montenegro presence with Tivat Airport opening MONTENEGRO. Aer Rianta International (ARI) today opened its new store at Tivat Airport, extending its footprint in Montenegro. It opened its first store at Podgorica Airport in April. As reported, the Irish state- owned travel retailer struck a five-year agreement to run the duty free retail concession at both airports last year. The new 100sq m store in Tivat features the core categories of beauty, liquor, sunglasses and travel essentials. ARI said the offer also includes a strong destination element, with a broad choice of wine, souvenirs, gifts and toys. The new store blends international brands and a strong destination offer in just 100sq m of space Montenegro Duty Free General Manager Deyan Fitzgerald said: “We are very proud to add Tivat to our portfolio, serving this fantastic and awe-inspiring tourist destination with a world-class duty free shopping experience. “The team in Montenegro, as well as our central colleagues in ARI have pulled out all the stops to make these two openings happen within a short space of time. It’s been a true team effort. I’d also like to thank Airports of Montenegro for all their support and efforts in making these openings possible.” Airports of Montenegro Member of the Board of Directors and Acting CEO Ognjen Jovovi? said: “We at Airports of Montenegro are very pleased to welcome Montenegro Duty Free to Podgorica Airport, which opened in April, and Tivat Airport which opened today. “We wish ARI well on its expansion, as they operate here in Montenegro for the first time, and I have no doubt that with its track record, it will spearhead the recovery in travel retail and achieve great success.”.