Singapore 25 March 2025 With 14 days to go until the APTRA India Conference 2025, all tickets are now sold, with delegates attending from across the industry in India, Asia Pacific, Europe, USA and the Middle East. APTRA is pleased to announce several additional partners for the second in a planned series of annual conferences focused on India.

Spencer Sheen, Chief Development Officer – International, WHSmith Travel, explains why the retailer has decided to support the conference; “WHSmith is delighted to support the Asia Travel Retail Association (APTRA) India Conference. We know that India will play an increasingly important and exciting role in travel retail both throughout the country and on a global stage. We are looking forward to meeting our industry friends and colleagues in Mumbai, the conference will be a great opportunity to discuss insights and initiatives as growth in travel retail accelerates throughout India.”

Meanwhile, the House of Somrus is continuing its support for the second year running as Official Delegate Bag and Bottle Partner. Managing Director Global Business, Guy May remarks: “The dynamic Indian Travel Retail channel is a critical part of our global strategy at the House of Somrus. We thank our Indian retail partners for helping make Somrus a global brand inspired by India. We look forward to attending the APTRA India Conference and reconnecting with our industry colleagues.”

Sven Adriaenssens, Senior Channel Manager, Travel Retail & Duty Free, Guylian, is leading the company’s partnership for the conference. “Guylian is very much looking forward to a fantastic industry gathering next month. The dynamic character of the Indian market, which is hugely exciting, translates into a great energy when all representatives of the business come together for this event. We are thrilled to partner with APTRA and cannot wait to see everyone in Mumbai soon.”

Sunil Tuli, APTRA President & Group Chief Executive, King Power Group (Hong Kong), comments: “The Travel Retail industry is demonstrating its wholehearted support for APTRA and the importance of our India Conference. We are thrilled that the event has sold out 14 days before it starts, with delegates flying in from across the world. We are very grateful to our partners, including WHSmith, House of Somrus and Guylian, for helping us deliver this pivotal, specialist focus on India and we will soon announce details of a strong line-up for the plenary sessions and speakers.”

Conference Timings at A Glance

Monday 7 April 2025: Onsite registration from 2.30pm at the Trident Hotel, followed by networking afternoon and evening Welcome Cocktail Reception

Tuesday 8 April 2025: Conference sessions run approximately 0830-1600 with refreshments and lunch breaks. Gala Dinner evening hosted by Ospree Duty Free

Wednesday 9 April 2025: Conference sessions run approximately 0900-1400 with morning refreshment break and finishing with lunch and afternoon networking options before departure

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APTRA (the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association) is a non-profit membership organisation whose purpose is to strengthen, nurture and protect the duty free and travel retail industry in the Asia Pacific region. APTRA’s membership comprises landlords, retailers, food & beverage operators and brands. APTRA’s territory spans over 45 countries in Asia Pacific offering strategic support for members with research, knowledge sharing, networking opportunities and advocating for the industry when facing regulatory challenges and issues.