On location at the ASUTIL Conference in Punta Cana : Moodie Davitt Report

LATIN AMERICA. A sold-out ASUTIL Conference 2026 is taking place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this week from 2 to 5 June.

This year marks the 25th ASUTIL Conference and is themed FLOW, which ASUTIL says symbolises sharper content, stronger business moments and a clear focus: understanding where the industry is moving and how to capture that growth.

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The Moodie Davitt Report, which is Official Media Partner for ASUTIL 2026, is being ably represented by Publisher Irene Revilla and much-respected travel retail journalist John Gallagher, both pictured above at the Welcome Cocktail held this evening at the magnificent Plaza Colonial. We will be bringing you regular updates over the course of the event.

**Click to open the June 2026 edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, dedicated to Latin American travel retail, the official title for the event**

**A beautiful sight as night falls in Punta Cana while guests enjoy the balmy 28°C temperature**

(Left) No ASUTIL Conference would be complete without the presence of hugely respected travel retail industry veteran, Avolta Global Public Affairs Director Pedro Castro, pictured in a selfie with the dazzlingly dressed Irene Revilla; (Right) Pictured from left are Icône Brands Owner Tito Gonzalez, Flor de Caña Rum Global Travel Retail Managing Director Rodrigo Bazán; and SEVA IBP, Duty Free and Travel Retail Managing Director Laura Klingeman

Pictured left to right enjoying the Welcome Cocktail are Kalli Trade International Senior Trader Martina Salas Sabez; VSPT Wine Group Export Manager Global Travel Retail; Silvina Romani; Irene Revilla and Flor de Caña Latam Travel Retail Sales Manager Yaosca Baldovinos

Over 40 delegates attended the Women in Travel Retail+ meeting today. Women in Travel Retail is an outstanding organisation; not only does it promote equity and advancement for women in our industry, but over its 20-year history has supported numerous outstanding causes. In the process it has raised vital monies to help those causes – always nominated by by Women in Travel Retail members – fund particular identified projects.

This year’s chosen Women in Travel Retail beneficiary is Morgan’s Army, a fine Welsh charity founded in February 2023 by Natalie and Matthew Ridler following the passing of their son Morgan from cancer at just three years old.

Morgan’s Army supports families across South Wales affected by childhood cancer, with a particular focus on the often overlooked siblings of young cancer patients. It was nominated by The Moodie Davitt Report Publisher Irene Revilla and our late Chief Operating Officer Sinead Moodie.

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