GMR Airports joins APTRA India Conference as Gold Partner

INDIA. The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) has announced GMR Airports as a Gold Partner for the forthcoming APTRA India Conference in Mumbai (7-9 April).

GMR Airports CEO – Business Development and Commercial Rajesh Arora commented: “India is a vital market in the global travel retail and duty-free landscape. APTRA has been instrumental in providing the right platform for travel retail industry stakeholders to come together and engage on the most relevant issues pertaining to the industry.

“As a leading player in the Indian duty-free market, we look forward to participating in this year’s conference at Mumbai, India.”

In related news, Duty-Free News International (DFNI) has been appointed Media Partner for the second consecutive year.

Tuli added: “Having the expertise of the world’s second-largest private airport operator [by passenger numbers] will ensure valuable insights for our audience keen to understand the ambitions of GMR within the future direction of the Indian aviation market.

“We look forward to them sharing details of how they are accelerating spend per passenger in duty free and in F&B, including the upcoming full takeover of Delhi Duty Free, new F&B openings in Goa, and plans for extensive upgrades to Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2.”

“We are also grateful to DFNI who have offered their support as Media Partner for the conference for the second year running, and to Editor Kapila Ireland for agreeing to moderate several of the sessions.”

Delegate tickets are US$600 per person. The event is limited to 270 attendees.  Bookings can be made by clicking here.

Conference timings

Monday 7 April

Onsite registration from 2.30pm at the Trident Hotel, followed by networking afternoon and evening Welcome Cocktail Reception.

Tuesday 8 April

Conference sessions run approximately 0830-1600 with refreshment and lunch breaks. Gala Dinner evening hosted by Ospree Duty Free.

Wednesday 9 April

Conference sessions run approximately 0900-1400 with morning refreshment break and finishing with lunch and afternoon networking options before departure.