Singapore, 26 February 2025 APTRA is pleased to announce GMR Airports Limited as a Gold Partner for the APTRA India Conference in Mumbai, (7-9 April 2025), and DFNI as Media Partner for the second year running.

Rajesh Arora, CEO GMR Airports Limited comments, “India is a vital market in the global travel retail & duty-free landscape. APTRA has been instrumental in providing the right platform for travel retail industry stakeholders to come together and engage on the most relevant issues pertaining to the industry. As a leading player in the Indian duty-free market, we look forward to participating in this year’s conference at Mumbai, India.”

Sunil Tuli, President APTRA and Group Chief Executive, King Power Group (Hong Kong), adds his welcome: “”We are delighted to welcome GMR Airports Limited as a Gold Partner, showing their continued support for the APTRA India Conference 2025, following their invaluable participation in 2024. Having the expertise of the world’s second largest private airport operator* will ensure valuable insights for our audience keen to understand the ambitions of GMR within the future direction of the Indian aviation market. We look forward to them sharing details of how they are accelerating spend per passenger in duty free and in F&B, including the upcoming full takeover of Delhi Duty Free, new F&B openings in Goa, and plans for extensive upgrades to Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2.”

“We are also grateful to DFNI who have offered their support as Media Partner for the conference for the second year running, and to editor, Kapila Ireland for agreeing to moderate several of the sessions.”

Kapila Ireland, Editor DFNI commented: “DFNI is thrilled to continue our media partnership with the APTRA India Conference for the second year running. As a leading voice in travel retail, we are committed to supporting platforms that drive critical conversations and foster meaningful connections within our industry. I look forward to moderating sessions that will highlight the dynamic opportunities within the Indian market and showcase the innovations and insights that are shaping the future of travel retail across Asia and beyond.”

Delegate tickets are US600 per person and the event is limited to 270 attendees. Bookings can be made on the registration site.

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 refreshment 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

* by passenger number

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MEDIA ENQUIRIES: anne.kavanagh@aptra.asia

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.