Singapore 13 March 2025 The Travel Retail and Duty Free industry from India and beyond will convene at The Trident Hotel, Nariman Point in Mumbai, 7-9 April, for the second APTRA India Conference, following its inaugural success in Delhi in 2024.

Organised by the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association, this pivotal and unique annual event is designed to help brands, retailers, distributors and airport teams harness the full potential of India’s aviation boom into a sustainable and resounding commercial success, as the industry establishes itself as a luxury shopping channel.

Airport owners such as The Adani Group, GMR, Bangalore Airport Limited and Changi Airport Group will join retailers from India and beyond including Ospree, Delhi Duty Free, Hyderabad Duty Free, Flemingo, Avolta, Heinemann, King Power Group, ARI, Lagardere and Qatar Duty Free. The conference programme is a designed to share detailed insights into this dynamic market with key note speeches and panel discussions from senior industry executives. The alcobev market is well represented amongst delegates and sponsors, including Aspri Spirits, Aperol, Campari, Himmaleh Spirits, House of Somrus, Suntory and Whyte & Mackay.

Sunil Tuli, President of APTRA and Group Chief Executive King Power Group (Hong Kong) comments: “India Travel Retail is fast establishing itself as a permanent priority market in the global industry with year on year growth driven by investment from retailers, airports and brands keen to maximise the shop window and brand-building potential of this unique channel and its valuable consumer base. It’s fantastic to see how Indian brands are bringing innovation, excitement and positive disruption to the market in India alongside success in growing listings in key airport locations across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and beyond.”

Advance bookings are essential and can be made on the registration site as the conference is expected to sell out. Delegate passes are priced at US$600 and include full access to the conference plenary sessions, Welcome Reception on the evening of 7 April, Gala Dinner hosted by Ospree on 8 April, lunch and tea refreshments. The conference is open to the travel retail industry and companies wishing to enter the market. Sponsorship opportunities are available via events@aptra.asia

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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