SINGAPORE. The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) has announced the addition of ten new members, as it promotes its annual networking lunch for the fast-approaching Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition in Singapore.
The latest members are Blueprint, Four Pillars Gin, GMR Airports, House of Somrus, IRHPL Group of Companies, Mongoose Group, Neesh Perfumes, Sapphire Confectionery (Dugar Overseas), Voiceback Analytics and WHSmith.
APTRA President and King Power Group (Hong Kong) Group Chief Executive Sunil Tuli commented: “In the current economic climate, and with considerable uncertainty surrounding business planning for many organisations, we are delighted that so many notable companies are joining APTRA.
“This is a powerful endorsement of the role of the association in representing the interests of brands, retailers and landlords across a richly diverse region of opportunities and challenges especially in regulatory framework across 45+ very different markets and cultures.
“This is the biggest surge we have had in membership for many years and the range of business types adds depth to our already powerful member base.”
The APTRA Networking Lunch – open to all travel retail stakeholders – will take place on Sunday 11 May in the Padang Restaurant, Singapore Cricket Club (12-3.30pm).
Located in the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the venue is ten minutes by taxi from the MBS Expo Centre, Singapore. Tickets are available at US$120 per head and include a buffet lunch and drinks, including Champagne PIAFF from Loch Lomond Group.
Other sponsors include Absolu Beauty from Cosper, Changi Airport Group, Four Pillars Gin, Go Travel, Haribo and Lindt.
APTRA noted that in keeping with its status as a non-profit organisation, the tickets are priced to cover costs without profit.
You can book your place here. ✈
