INDIA. The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) has opened registration for its India Conference 2027, taking place from 16-18 February in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Known as the ‘Pink City’, Jaipur is renowned for its distinctive architecture, rich heritage and UNESCO World Heritage landmarks.
Priced at US$750 per person, tickets cover the full conference and entertainment programme, offering delegates an immersive experience in Jaipur. Tickets can be booked via this website.
The conference programme will extend beyond the business agenda, with an exclusive City Palace experience on 16 February giving delegates an opportunity to discover Rajasthan’s royal heritage before dinner in the palace’s private quarters.
Guests will be welcomed with traditional ceremonial honours and a royal entourage before being escorted to dinner in a private courtyard.
As the City Palace remains an active royal residence, the evening offers delegates a rare opportunity to experience the historic setting.
The event is hosted by Ospree, Platinum Host Partner to the APTRA India Conference 2027.
APTRA has also announced the speakers for its North Asia Forum, taking place in Hong Kong on 12 November in partnership with Airport Authority Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport.
Bringing together airports, retailers and brands, the forum will address key opportunities and challenges across the region, with a particular focus on China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan and Korea.
The speaker line-up includes China Trading Desk Founder & CEO Subramania Bhatt; Kansai Airports Deputy Chief Commercial Officer Valerie Chuong; Regent Travel Group Founder & CEO Chim Esteban; Bluebell Group President & CEO, Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau Jenny Lai; Airport Authority Hong Kong General Manager, Retail Portfolio Esther Lui; m1nd-set Head of Business Development Anna Marchesini; Bangalore International Airport Chief Marketing Officer Shalini Rao; Blueprint Partner Karl Walter; Avolta Managing Director – North Asia Michael Wong; and Biosota Organics Founder & Managing Director Andrey Zubko.
Further additions to the speaker line-up will be announced shortly.
The APTRA North Asia Forum will feature an evening reception with cocktails, wines and canapés, supported by drinks partners Global Drinks and Pernod Ricard Travel Retail.
King Power Group and Changi Airport Group are also event partners. Registration is priced at US$150 per person to cover costs and is available via the registration link.
APTRA President and King Power Group (Hong Kong) Chief Executive Sunil Tuli said, “North Asia and India are moving at very different speeds and understanding how – and why – matters more than ever for our industry.
“That’s exactly what these APTRA events are designed to do; bring stakeholders together for open, honest conversation about what’s really driving each market. The APTRA team will be in Cannes for TFWA all week, and we’d love to meet delegates and partners there to talk through what’s ahead for both conferences.” ✈
