Women In Travel Retail+

Mission Impossible: Juggling Career And Personal Life In Travel Retail
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Zoom
Speakers

Beste Ermaner – PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL

Moderators

Gerry Munday

WiTR+ Christmas Quiz 2025
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Zoom
Speakers

Gerry Munday – WiTR+

Kindness Walk
2025-12-03
Join Steering Committee member Erin Lillis on a “Kindness Walk” to visit a past WiTR+ project “IMPACT HK” and afterwards for drinks and networking and much more at the Mondrian Hotel, Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.
Numbers are limited, so if you are interested to join – please contact Erin Lillis – email: elillis@lacoste.com

Singapore Networking Event
2025-12-12 12:30 - 14:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Allora Ristorante and Bar, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (Level 1), Singapore, Singapore
The WiTR+ networking event held in Singapore was a successful gathering that brought together more than 40 members and professionals from the travel retail trade. Sponsored by Visual Studio Singapore and co-hosted by Changi Airport Group, the event provided a valuable platform for industry connection, reflection, and collaboration.
The evening began with a warm welcome to attendees, followed by an introduction to WiTR+, outlining its purpose, mission, and ongoing activities. Guests were briefed on how WiTR+ supports its community through networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and initiatives aimed at fostering inclusion, professional growth, and industry engagement within travel retail.
Participants then took part in open discussions and informal networking, exchanging reflections on the past year. These conversations highlighted shared experiences, challenges, and achievements across the travel retail sector, while also offering insights into emerging trends and opportunities. The relaxed and collaborative atmosphere encouraged meaningful dialogue and strengthened professional relationships among members.
The event concluded with continued networking, allowing attendees to deepen connections and explore potential collaborations. Overall, the WiTR+ networking event successfully reinforced the sense of community within the travel retail industry and reaffirmed WiTR+’s commitment to providing a supportive and engaging platform for its members.

Navigating Growth, Culture & Opportunity in the Middle East - A Woman's Perspective
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Speaker: Tonya Tan World Future Enterprises.
Moderator: Irene Revilla, The Moodie Davitt Report

Miami Networking Event
2026-01-14
A networking event in Miami where Avolta once again joined forces with Pernod Ricard and Women in Travel Retail (WiTR) to co-create another great industry moment at Pernod Ricard’s beautiful Miami office. Other partners also poured their support into the experience, with L’Oréal again offering updated professional headshots after great feedback from last year and Essence contributed thoughtful takeaway gifts for everyone attending.
Now in its second year, attendance nearly doubled from the first event, which was both exciting and a reminder of how much appetite there is for opportunities like this to connect.
To enrich the experience, a guest speaker led a thoughtful session on “The Silent Load.” Her message centered around four meaningful takeaways:
• Pause before committing: A brief moment of reflection before saying “yes” leads to more intentional decisions.
• Breathe: Conscious breathing helps regulate stress and avoid emotional overwhelm.
• Delegate: Sharing responsibilities is a strength, not a weakness.
• Be proactive, not reactive: Responding intentionally rather than urgently results in healthier communication and outcomes.
To help keep these reflections alive beyond the event, attendees received small keepsakes, including a place to jot down intentions and choose their personal word of the year.

WiTR+ Event at the Trinity Forum, hosted by MoodieDavitt Report
2026-02-05 18:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Qatar) | St Regis, Doha
Just before the Trinity Forum Opening Cocktail in Doha, Qatar Duty Free and The Moodie Davitt Report hosted WiTR+ at a truly special gathering, bringing together nearly 80 women from across the globe – from Australia and Asia to the Middle East, Europe and South America.
It was a pleasure for us to welcome WiTR+ members, women in senior leadership positions who had contributed on stage at the Forum, and many women attending a WiTR+ event for the first time. The room was filled with energy and connection, with the buzz of conversation reaching new heights and strong interest shown in the WiTR+ mentoring programme.
We were also delighted to welcome Beth, a Qatar Airways flight captain, who added a new and inspiring dimension to the evening by sharing what motivated her to achieve her impressive four-stripe status.
Amid the noise and chatter, the room fell completely silent as Irene Revilla, Publisher at The Moodie Davitt Report, spoke about WiTR+’s chosen charity for 2026, Morgan’s Army Charitable Foundation – nominated by Irene on behalf of Sinéad Moodie, who sadly passed away on February 1 following an aggressive cancer. This small charity in South Wales provides therapy and special experiences for children affected by cancer, including siblings who so often sit quietly in the background, being brave, being patient, and being “the strong one” while their world has been turned upside down.
In this deeply poignant moment, Qatar Duty Free astonished us all by announcing an extraordinary US$10,000 donation to Morgan’s Army – taking WiTR+ well on the way towards its €15,000 fundraising target to support 500 children, a target we will now proudly revise upwards.
Our heartfelt thanks to The Moodie Davitt Report, to Katie Kiddle, Head of Loyalty, Sponsorship and Events at Qatar Duty Free, and her team, and to the inimitable and big-hearted Tab Musleh, Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer, who made this remarkable donation on behalf of the Qatar Airways Group.

Sydney Networking Event
2026-02-24 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Nigel Love Building, Nigel Love Building, Level 8, Sydney, Australia

Sunglasses - How does the consumer differ in domestic vs travel retail, or do they?
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Speakers: Louise Porte, Mondottica
Moderator: Charlotte Turner, Pernod Ricard

Summit of the Americas Networking Event
2026-03-28
Prior to opening cocktail – further details tbc

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

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

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
More details tbc

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+
