APTRA Networking Event
2026-03-26

Networking Event at The APTRA INDIA CONFERENCE 2026
2026-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Taj Hotel
Women in Travel Retail gathered on 26 March at APTRA in Bangalore, and enjoyed listening to guest speaker Shalini Rao, CMO from BIAL in conversation with Anne Kavanagh, Executive Director, APTRA. Shalini shared some really actionable thoughts on how women can progress in their careers, and her remarks triggered some energetic networking discussions.
Over 30 women joined the event, many who were new to WiTR+, and were joined by APTRA President Sunil Tuli – a long-time supporter of WiTR+.

Summit of the Americas Networking Event
2026-03-28
The 2026 IAADFS Summit of the Americas kicked off with a rousing gathering of the Women in Travel Retail + at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel in Orlando, Florida on March 28.
Travel Markets Insider Publisher Lois Pasternak welcomed the gathering, and spoke briefly about the organization’s mentoring program, and this year’s designated WiTR+ charity, Morgan’s Army.
The annual raffle in support of the charity raised more than $350, on top of the $2,500 donated by Essence Corp through its KickCancerThon event, also in support of Morgan’s Army.
One highlight of the evening was a “wheel of fortune” donated by Anne Dickhardt, founder & CEO of ANY DI Munich, who shared the story of her luxury accessory brand which has been very successful wherever it has launched in travel retail to date. Everyone attending had the opportunity to spin the wheel – all spinners won a prize from ANY DI. Another highlight were the non-alcoholic beverages provided by Catherine Restrepo Gallo’s SYZYGY Brands.

WiTR+ Breakfast at the DFNI Cruise Conference
2026-04-08 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
More details tbc

WiTR+ networking event at Asutil in Punta Cana
2026-04-09 16:30 - 2026-06-02 17:30 (America/Halifax)
República del Cacao will sponsor the coffee and light bites for the session.
More details tbc

Osborne Event in Miami
2026-04-15 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax)

TFWA Asia Pacific Networking Event
2026-05-12

Empower Her Wallet: Confidence Building For Women
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Speaker: Sophie Hau

Spring into Connection - hosted by Gebr. Heinemann
2026-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)

Panel event - The Airport Trinity
2026-06-09 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
Hosted by Heathrow and Diageo – more details tbc.

The Airport Trinity - Networking Panel Event
2026-06-09 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Diageo London Office

Zurich Networking Event
2026-06-16

Brands at Sea - A New Retail Frontier
2026-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Speaker: Susan Reid, Carnival Cruises
Moderator: Irene Revilla, The Moodie Davitt Report

Re-engage With The New Chinese Traveller: A Woman Led Vision
2026-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Speaker: Yilin Wang, Yilin Consulting
Moderator: Irene Revilla, The Moodie Davitt Report

TFWA World Exhibition Networking Event
2026-09-29

Navigating The Hiring Process In A New World
2026-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Speaker: Jill Brocklebank, Recruit GTR
Moderator: Irene Revilla, The Moodie DavittReport

Christmas Quiz
2026-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Question Master: Gerry Munday, Vice Chair, WiTR+
