Images of the Day: Ospree Duty Free marks second anniversary with #TWOgether carnival-themed celebrations

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INDIA. Our latest images come on location from Mumbai as Ospree Duty Free marked its second anniversary in vivacious style on Tuesday (24 March).

The travel retailer invited selected guests – including The Moodie Davitt Report – to the most vibrant of celebrations under the #TWOgether theme.

It began at Princess Dock, one of Mumbai’s historic maritime hubs – which doubles both as a centre for ferry transport and a lively early morning wholesale fish market – where guests embraced ocean views and the carnival-themed atmosphere created by Ospree.

Click on the video for highlights of a thrilling evening courtesy of Ospree Duty Free

Towering achievements: Ospree Duty Free CEO Gaurav Singh creates a time-honoured toast to success with Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial, and (right) celebrates the moment in trademark cutting-edge style. Below, he salutes the many partnerships that made the evening happen. 

Enjoying the anniversary are (above) The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt with Flemingo Duty Free CEO Atul Ahuja. (Below) Davitt pictured with (from left) Whyte & Mackay Regional Director Travel Retail EMEIA & Americas Clarisse Daniels; Diageo Global Travel Commercial Director for APAC, MENA and India Sandra Tassilly; and Suntory Global Spirits – Oceania Managing Director Ashish Gandham, who moves on from his role as Managing Director, Global Travel Retail on 1 April to become Managing Director Suntory Global Spirits – Oceania.

Dermot Davitt with (from left) travel retail entrepreneur Manishi Sanwal and Sentipede Technologies Promoter and CEO Sheel Vora
Navi Mumbai Airport Head Commercial Rahul Sahni (third from right) and fellow members of the brilliant Adani Airports commercial team join Dermot Davitt for a collective selfie

Reaching the serene Maharashtran coastal escape of Mandwa-Albaug, with its clear blue waters and pristine beaches, the party kicked into full action, with DJs and dancers complementing high-class food and drinks from leading local and global brands.

Ospree Duty Free CEO Gaurav Singh told guests: “We appreciate that you came all the way here. We said last year we would change the way we do things and we will co-create the way we work in future. We believe in these commercial relationships with you.”

More from our visit to India, including coverage of the APTRA India Conference, will appear in coming days.

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