QATAR/INTERNATIONAL. From trademark Qatari hospitality courtesy of Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free, to highly acclaimed conference sessions to superstar appearances from Sir David Beckham and Gary Barlow, this year’s Trinity Forum in Doha (5-6 February) was an unforgettable edition.
Here, we are pleased to present a selection of reactions from event delegates and speakers, generously shared on LinkedIn and (below) via email.
We hope they whet your appetite for The Trinity Forum 2027 in Milan, with our hosts SEA Milan Airports.
The Trinity Forum is owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and co-organised in partnership with Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific & Middle East, ACI World and ACI Europe.
You can read our pick of the Doha event’s highlights in words and images at this link.
LinkedIn reactions to The Trinity Forum
Qatar Duty Free Vice President Marketing Communications Augusto Deymonnaz
Three things that stayed with me from the conference sessions:
Airports with a real soul stand out
The best examples showed that localisation isn’t decoration; it’s identity. When culture, storytelling and design come together, airports move from being transit spaces to places people actually connect with.
Experiences work best when everything connects
Retail, lounges, F&B and digital can’t operate in isolation anymore. The strongest models are building joined-up ecosystems that engage passengers earlier, deeper and more meaningfully.
Long-term vision beats short-term thinking
Across partnerships, joint ventures and people development, the common thread was trust and shared ambition. That’s where real transformation comes from.
And a perfect full stop with an incredible closing gala dinner, great atmosphere, great conversations with great people and a lot of fun.
A very special edition of Trinity. Hard to top this one.
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PMI Global Travel Retail Vice President Beste Ermaner (pictured below)
Trinity once again delivered a high-quality agenda. From meaningful conversations to powerful insights on the future of global travel retail, every moment reflected the strength of our industry and the value of coming together as one community – relentless collaboration and powerful partnerships.
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Plaza Premium Group Chief Commercial Officer Jonathan Song
A fantastic opportunity to reconnect with leading industry experts and discuss the latest developments and trends in airport passenger experience and non-aeronautical revenue. Excited for what lies ahead.
Full post can be found here.
2.0 & Partners Senior Executive Vice President Marco Passoni
Events like last week’s Trinity Forum in Doha are an essential opportunity to bring the travel retail community together, share knowledge and exchange best practice that can elevate the whole market.
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Lima Airport Chief Commercial Officer Norbert Onkelbach
The conference was a great opportunity to reconnect with long-time friends as well as our industry partners with whom we have created the new travel retail experience at Lima Airport. Attending was a privilege and an amazing team experience.
The full post can be viewed here.
Keflavik Airport Director Commercial Thorrun Marinósdóttir (pictured below)
Leaving Doha with many new friendships, fruitful talks with the industry, valuable perspectives and ideas that translate directly into how we think about the future of KEF.
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Jessica’s Secret Business Development Manager Olina Xu
Very pleased to participate in The Trinity Forum in Doha as part of Women in Travel Retail. Encouraging to see strong female voices, diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations shaping the future of our industry. Grateful for the connections and insights shared.
Full post can be found here.
Gebr. Heinemann Director Corporate Communications & External Affairs Nina Semprecht
I truly valued the inspiring presentation and talks on future visions of travel retail, the passenger of today and tomorrow and about our business models. The Forum once again showed how critical collaboration across airports, suppliers and retailers is – particularly that commercial strategies need to go hand in hand.
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Düsseldorf Airport Head of Commercial Operations Pia Klauck
A personal highlight was seeing so many women on stage, bringing strong perspectives and inspiring voices – followed by a Women in Travel Retail gathering with a record number of participants. The energy, the solidarity and momentum in that room were a powerful signal for the future strength of our community.
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TAV Operation Services CEO Aude Ferrand (pictured below)
The Trinity Forum is always a breath of fresh perspective – and a timely reminder of topics we have been discussing for years yet still haven’t fully cracked.
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PMI Global Travel Retail Director External Affairs Banu Eksi
Energy, connections and insights. Three words for how I can sum up this year’s Trinity Forum. The last couple of days here in Doha have been a powerful reminder of the dynamic energy the travel retail industry offers its stakeholders.
Full post is here.
Lagardère Travel Retail Executive Vice President Strategy & AI Qihua Wang
These few days were more than a conference – they were a mix of inspiring conversations, genuine friendships and a reminder of why we love this industry.
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Gebr. Heinemann Chief Commercial Officer Inken Callsen
My sincere thanks to The Moodie Davitt Report and Qatar Duty Free for bringing the right people together and creating the space for real exchange.
Full post can be found here.
Hamburg Airport Commercial Director Lutz Deubel
The Trinity Forum to me is one of the most forward-thinking formats within the commercial non-aeronautical airport scene. Great organisation on the ground, superior hospitality, colourful topics on the agenda and the widest range of expertise on the stage and with the participants.
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Kinetic Consultancy Managing Director Martijn Steur (pictured below)
Great conferences don’t just share insights – they sharpen direction. Leaving Doha with a strong sense of momentum and a clear reminder that our next growth chapter will be defined by how well we create shared value across the ecosystem, truly rising the tide for everyone involved.
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Parfums Christian Dior Global Travel Retail Marketing Director Elodie Planchon
Thanks to The Moodie Davitt Report and Airports Council International for curating such an inspiring and impactful conference. And hats off to Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free for being exceptional hosts. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and redefining the future of travel retail together.
Full post can be read here.
Blueprint Partner Thomas Kaneko Henningsen
Thank you so much Trinity Forum for bringing the global travel retail community together and for spoiling us with world-class hospitality.
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Kreol Group CEO Lal Arakulath
Great experience at Trinity Doha 2026. Special thanks to Qatar Duty Free, main sponsor and host, for their exceptional hospitality and logistics – well done to the team.
The full review can be read here.
JTI Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager, Global Travel Retail Milika Kalyati
Huge thanks to the outstanding hosts, The Moodie Davitt Report and Qatar Duty Free, for once again bringing the global travel retail community together so seamlessly. The energy, insights and openness made it truly special.
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CapsuleTransit CEO Ryan Loo (pictured below)
A successful event bringing the industry together. Through it all, partnership emerged as the common thread – how airport operators, retailers and brands balance competition with collaboration to drive better outcomes.
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Riyadh Airports Chief Commercial Officer Abdulaziz Al-Asaker
It was a great pleasure to connect and share insights with distinguished industry colleagues and partners. I would also like to express my gratitude to all the speakers for their brilliant efforts in sharing their knowledge and vision with the industry.
Full post can be found here.
Le Clos Fine Wines & Luxury Spirits Operations Manager Carmen Rincon
Attending The Trinity Forum for the first time felt special. One of my biggest highlights was connecting with other women in travel retail. Honest conversations, shared challenges, shared ambitions. That sense of community matters.
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Birmingham Airport Commercial Manager Paul Stoddard
Great few days in Doha Qatar for The Trinity Forum 2026, from interesting panels to talking with colleagues from across the global industry. It’s been a real insight into how travel locations and the travel industry is moving forward.
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ARI Global Chief Operations Officer & ARI Middle East CEO Nuno Amaral (pictured below)
An excellent edition of The Trinity Forum in Doha. It was great to listen to some excellent thought-provoking interventions, to reconnect and meet with partners and friends, and most importantly, to see ARI so brilliantly represented on stage.
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Yilin Consulting Founder & CEO Yilin Wang
A big thank you to Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free for being such outstanding hosts – and to The Moodie Davitt Report team for curating a Forum that blends sharp insights, thoughtful pacing and real human connection.
Full post can be found here.
King Abdulaziz International Airport Commercial Director Matthew Drennan
Absolutely fantastic event held by The Moodie Davitt Report in Doha over the last few days. The Trinity Forum inspired many new ideas and connections that I will be able to bring back to Jeddah Airport to enhance our passenger journey and ultimately drive the commercial revenues.
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MMI & Emirates Leisure Retail Group CEO Tyrone Reid
I just returned from The Trinity Forum 2026 in Doha. It was an energising few days filled with valuable insights, inspiring ideas, great networking and opportunities for industry collaboration.
The full post can be read here.
Further reaction to The Trinity Forum
Mondelez World Travel Retail Vice President & Managing Director Joost Rosmuller (pictured below)
My sincere thanks to you and the entire Moodie Davitt team for organising such an impactful event. It was, as always, a truly invaluable experience, and we deeply appreciate the effort and dedication that went into making it a success.
KOSÉ Travel Retail President and CEO Hiroto Kitaki
As a first-time attendee, I can honestly say that these past two days have been the most impressive and productive experience I have had in recent years.
Morpho Travel Experience CEO Adriana Echandi
It was truly an honour to share Morpho Travel Experience’s vision of sense of place, our localisation-driven business model and our belief in the transformative power that authentic local culture brings to the travel retail industry.
Being part of this conversation is especially meaningful as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. As a woman CEO leading a Latin American company, I feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute our perspective to such a distinguished global audience. Moments like this reaffirm the importance of collaboration, cultural identity and purpose in shaping the future of travel retail.
L’Oréal Group Vice-President Communication & Engagement Delphine Nathan
Thank you again for hosting us for such a beautiful event! Great energy, great content, great speakers, great food and wonderful hosts!
More to follow in our full event review, coming soon. ✈
