PERU. The programme for the 2025 ASUTIL Conference to be held in Lima Peru from 3 to 5 June will be revealed next week, with the event shaping as a smash hit.
Attendees are encouraged to register now, with places filling fast.
“We couldn’t be more energised by the incredible momentum building around this year’s edition,” ASUTIL said.
The association said this year’s event has generated “unprecedented” registration levels. “Only 75 spots remain – and we’re still more than 75 days out,” it commented. “Buyer participation is soaring. We’ve seen an +82% increase in buyer registrations, with confirmed participation from top retailers.”
Top retailers to have already confirmed their participation include Avolta, Bah Freeshop, Baklizi, Bernabel Brasil Free Shop, Carilux Duty Free, Central Free Shop, Colonia Express, Duty Free Americas, Freeshop Mauá, Lagardère, Mapy, Motta International (Attenza), Neutral, New York Free Shop, Oprha Free Shop, ProviMex, Siñeriz, The Place Free Shop and Top Brands.
On 1 April a top-tier speaker line-up will be announced, including:
🔹 The Chairman & CEO of a leading global duty-free retailer
🔹 The President & CEO LATAM & Caribbean of a major international retailer
🔹 The GM Americas of a top French beauty house
🔹 The Managing Director Global Travel Retail from a company crafting iconic brands since 1795
🔹 The VP Americas TR from a French luxury powerhouse
🔹 The TR Director Americas of a renowned Italian beverage group
🔹 The GM Americas of the world leader in premium wines and spirits
Building on the success of the Bogotá event in 2024, this year’s conference, titled Nexus, will enhance the experience by delving deeper into evolving trends and challenges within the duty-free and travel retail sectors.
The event will highlight Lima’s modern airport infrastructure as a key growth driver for the industry.
Suppliers can also engage in networking opportunities with key operators from the Latin America and Caribbean region.
“ASUTIL Nexus 2025 is on track to be our most impactful edition yet,” the association concluded. “Stay tuned – Lima is calling.” ✈
