VIETNAM. The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to reveal more high-profile names in a stellar speaker line-up for The Trinity Forum 2024. The event takes place on 5-6 November in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Trinity Forum, co-hosted by Airports Corporation of Vietnam and Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPPG), is the world’s most influential travel retail and airport commercial revenues conference. It is owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and organised in partnership with Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East and ACI World.
The latest confirmed speakers include Malaysia Airports Senior General Manager Commercial Services Hani Ezra Hussin and CAVU Head of Growth (Experiences) Rob Hassard.
Hassard is tasked with spearheading the expansion of CAVU’s airport lounges and private terminals while overseeing growth across the EMEA and APAC regions.
Notable accomplishments under his leadership include the introduction of Escape Lounges at Brisbane, Bristol and Edinburgh airports, as well as the upcoming opening of Aether, a private terminal at Manchester Airport.
Hassard said: “I’m excited to attend The Trinity Forum. I’m eager to learn from speakers and share best practices. It’s a great opportunity to gain insights, exchange ideas and connect with inspiring industry colleagues from all around the world.”
With over 25 years of experience in retail, marketing and branding, Hussin has been instrumental in transforming Malaysia Airports into one of Asia’s key travel hubs.
She has spearheaded the airport’s Commercial Reset initiative and has successfully managed more than 800 stores across 39 airports throughout Malaysia, playing a pivotal role in the growth of sales and the evolution of the country’s travel retail industry.
As previously announced, the powerful speaker line-up includes Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths; Heathrow Airport Retail Director Fraser Brown; Lagardère Travel Retail Chairman and CEO Dag Rasmussen; Avolta CEO Xavier Rossinyol; Qatar Airways Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh; Diageo Global Travel Commercial Director for APAC, MENA and India Sandra Tassilly; Mondelez World Travel Retail Managing Director Jaya Singh and Denver International Airport Senior Vice President of Concessions Pamela Dechant.
They are joined by Concession Planning International Managing Partner Susan Gray; Adani Airports Holding Chief Executive Officer Arun Bansal; Riyadh Airports Company Chief Commercial Officer Abdulaziz Al Asaker; and Possibilitarians Chief Executive Officer Mant Hawkins.
IPP Travel Retail CEO Phillip Nguyen will outline a myriad of positive developments in Vietnam within the wider travel and tourism ecosystem, with a special emphasis on the exciting new Long Thanh International Airport.
Smile Train, the global leader in world cleft care, was announced as the official charity of the event. IPPG is organising a unique, high-value auction at The Trinity Forum Gala Dinner to be hosted at Gem Center on 6 November to raise funds and visibility for the charity.
Delegates for the much-anticipated event are highly encouraged to sign up before the 10 September deadline to enjoy the attractive Early Bird offer of US$1,100 for ACI members, and US$1,300 for non-members. The registration fee rises to US$1,400 and US$1,600 respectively after that date. Click here to register.
The Conference & Gala Dinner will be held at the Gem Center, located at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s central business district.
The full event programme can be found here.
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