APTRA INDIA CONFERENCE, JAIPUR, 16-18 February 2027
APTRA NORTH ASIA FORUM,HONG KONG, 12 November, 2026
Two Essential APTRA Events for 2026–27
India and North Asia are evolving at very different speeds, and for our industry, understanding how and why has never been more important. Our upcoming events in Jaipur and Hong Kong bring together airports, retailers and brands for open, candid discussion of the forces shaping each market. Secure your place today.
APTRA India Conference 2027 – Jaipur
Join senior industry leaders in Jaipur for our fourth India Conference, featuring the latest insights on industry dynamics and valuable networking. A UNESCO World Heritage city, Jaipur is one of the world’s most celebrated destinations for tourism, weddings and culture.
A royal evening at the City Palace: On 16 February 2027, our Platinum Host Partner Ospree invites delegates to an exclusive evening of royal splendour. Guests will receive a traditional ceremonial welcome with full royal honours before dinner in a magnificent private courtyard within the royal family’s private quarters. As the City Palace is still an active royal residence, access like this is exceptionally rare.
Tickets: US$750 per person, including all conference sessions and entertainment across three evenings. Preferential accommodation rates are available only until 16 November 2026, so book early.
👉 Click here to Register for APTRA India Conference 2027
APTRA North Asia Forum – Hong Kong, 12 November 2026
In partnership with Airport Authority Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport, this forum brings together airports, retailers and brands for candid, curated conversations on opportunities and challenges across China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea.
Speakers include:
- Subramania Bhatt, China Trading Desk
- Valerie Chuong, Kansai Airports
- Chim Esteban, Regent Travel Group
- Jenny Lai, Bluebell Group
- Esther Lui, Airport Authority Hong Kong
- Anna Marchesini, m1nd-set
- Shalini Rao, Bangalore International Airport Ltd
- Karl Walter, Blueprint
- Michael Wong, Avolta
- Andrey Zubko, Biosota Organics
More speakers will be announced soon.
The day closes with an evening reception of cocktails, wines and canapés, with drinks provided by Global Drinks and Pernod Ricard Travel Retail. The forum is also supported by King Power Group, Changi Airport Group, China Trading Desk and m1nd-set.
Tickets: US$150 per person (cost recovery only)
APTRA NORTH ASIA FORUM, HOPE WELL HOTEL, HONG KONG
12th November 2026, 2.00 pm to 10 pm
Conference, cocktails & canapés
12 November 2026, 2-10pm
USD150 per person
TICKETS NOW ON SALE HERE
The APTRA North Asia Forum will take place on 12 November 2026 at the Hopewell Hotel in Hong Kong.
We are extremely grateful to the Airport Authority Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport for their support as Platinum Host Partners. In addition, we are pleased to welcome King Power Group Hong Kong as a Gold Partner.
Consumer insights from the region will be a key focus during the conference sessions, with presentations from Research Partners m1nd-set and China Trading Desk. Delegates will also benefit from landlord, retailer and category perspectives on the opportunities and challenges in key markets in the region, including Hong Kong, China, Japan and Korea.
Sunil Tuli, APTRA President and Group Chief Executive, King Power Group (Hong Kong) comments, “North Asia is one of the most complex travel retail regions in the world right now, and that’s exactly why we’re bringing the APTRA North Asia Forum to Hong Kong. Hong Kong International Airport has just delivered its fastest passenger recovery since 2022, and mainland Chinese travelers are moving again in huge numbers, yet Korea’s duty free sector has fallen to levels last seen a decade ago, and Japan is navigating its own headwinds. Understanding those diverging realities, market by market, is essential if our industry is to capture the opportunity in front of it.”
Alby Tsang, Director of Retail and Property Development at Hong Kong International Airport, adds, “We are delighted to partner with APTRA in hosting the North Asia Forum. At Hong Kong International Airport, we are committed to innovating concepts and experiences to meet the evolving expectations of global passengers. The Forum provides an invaluable platform for industry leaders to discuss retail innovation, passenger engagement and sector challenges brought by evolving market conditions. We look forward to engaging with other industry participants to share perspectives on travel retail’s future development.”
The event format runs from 2.00 p to 10.00 pm. The format is an afternoon conference followed by cocktails and canapés.
Tickets are limited and on sale now @USD150 per person and can be booked on the registration site: Click here to Register
APTRA has negotiated preferential rates for a limited number of hotel rooms at the Hopewell Hotel; these can be booked through the registration site. Please direct any questions on bookings to Rajiv Malhotra, APTRA General Manager, Events & Membership: rajiv.malhotra@aptra.asia
More details will be announced in the coming weeks and we look forward to welcoming the APTRA community to Hong Kong in November.
We are pleased to announce the new APTRA Board of Directors
for the period 2025-2027, effective 14 May 2025
| Company name | Representative |
| Auckland Airport | Lucy Thomas |
| Avolta | Freda Cheung |
| Chanel | Hervé Ducros |
| Changi Airport Group | Chandra Mahtani |
| Delhi Duty Free Services | Ashish Chopra |
| Heinemann | Rajshree Dugar |
| King Power Group Hong Kong | Sunil Tuli |
| Lacoste | Erin Lillis |
| Lindt | Susana Hueso |
| Loch Lomond Group | Luke Maga |
| Pernod Ricard | Antonio Duva |
| Tax Free World Association | Philippe Margueritte |
APTRA ANNOUNCES EAST ASIA FORUM FOR HONG KONG
3-4 December 2025
Singapore 26 May 2025 – The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association is delighted to announce it will be hosting the first APTRA East Asia Forum in Hong Kong on 3-4 December 2025.
Sunil Tuli, President of APTRA and Group Chief Executive, King Power Group (Hong Kong) remarks, “Following the popularity of the APTRA India conference and, in response to requests from several members, it is timely for us to shine the spotlight on the eastern region of Asia Pacific. With significant geo-economic turbulence and trade shifts, it is an especially relevant time to support our members navigate these conditions and understand multiple dynamics, including the evolution of the Chinese consumer, the influence of emerging markets and the fact that tourism figures in the surrounding region are out-pacing retail growth.
“APTRA is on a mission to support our members and the wider industry through opportunities and through challenging times. As an organisation spanning over 45 markets, our intention is to continually build on the service we offer across the entire region by sharing insights, research and experience, coupled with valuable networking opportunities.”
The APTRA East Asia Forum will be open to the travel retail industry and further details will be announced in mid-June. In keeping with APTRA’s not-for profit status, tickets for the event will be priced to cover costs.
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