AUSTRALIA. The complete agenda for the highly-anticipated 2025 Australian Airports Association (AAA) Retail & Commercial Forum in Sydney on 21-23 July has just been published.
It features an exciting mix of insightful keynote presentations, engaging discussion panels and bespoke research and white papers commissioned for the event. Click here for the full programme or to register your attendance.
Now in its fourth year, the Forum is a collaboration between the AAA, The Mercurius Group and The Moodie Davitt Report. It serves as the leading platform for promoting the growth of retail and commercial revenues at airports across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region. The event runs from 21-23 July at Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth hotel.
The all-day Ground Transport Forum takes place on 21 July. This will tackle a variety of subjects critical to the ground transport sector. These include the use of Advanced Air Mobility in ground transport; the role of technology in enhancing the value of car parking and a discussion of parking demand and yield generation.
Presentation of a white paper on the car rental market will be another core focus, as will discussions about the future for taxi, rideshare and public transport options at airports.
The Retail & Commercial Forum runs on 22 and 23 July, with two keynotes kicking off the agenda.
Mastercard Australia Vice President, Digital & Retail Partnerships Leah Rocheleau will offer insights into spending trends among leading inbound nationalities with a focus on emerging visitor groups from South Asia.
Prescient Properties Research Director David Grant will then speak to the theme, ‘Sentiment and Spend: How Traveller Experience Drives Commercial Outcomes’.
A further standout moment will come on 23 July, with the keynote delivered by Hungry Jack’s Founder Jack Cowin, before a detailed discussion of food & beverage at the region’s airports.
Other topics to be covered include duty free spend intentions among Indian travellers in Australia/New Zealand, airport hotels, integrated terminals, landside commercial master planning and retail fitout costs.
Host Sydney Airport will update delegates on its commercial plans, performance and outlook.
The Forum sessions will also be complemented by video showcasing best practice in commercial activities around the world, produced by The Moodie Davitt Report.
The conference is complemented by a superb extra-curricular programme that includes a Sydney Harbour cruise, a ground transport tour of Sydney Airport, a Welcome Cocktail, a Heinemann Oceania-led Trinity-in-Action Breakfast, a Gala Dinner & Awards, an After Party and a retail tour of Sydney Airport Terminal 1.
The AAA Retail & Commercial Forum website can be accessed here. ✈
