Women In Travel Retail+

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

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.

Osborne Networking Event in Miami
2026-04-15 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax)
WiTR+ held another delightful gathering in Miami on April 16 during the F&B@Sea event.
The event was generously hosted by Cathy Rolland, Global Travel Retail Manager at Spanish wines, spirits and gourmet foods company Osborne. About 20 WiTR+ members stopped by at the end of a busy day to sample some iconic Osborne wines and the company’s renowned ham, as they chatted and exchanged business cards, before proceeding to evening events.
Osborne Brand Ambassador Lucas Andrés Gailhac presented the romantic story about the founding of the French/Spanish company and held a tasting of two of Osborne’s most popular wines.
After a brief welcome on behalf of WiTR by Travel Markets Insider’s Lois Pasternak, Jessica McGratty Singer presented a rundown of the latest developments with WiTR+’s mentoring program.
We were delighted to welcome attendance by members of Starboard, Gebr. Heinemann, Carnival UK, Holland America, Effy & HFDF, CVH Spirits, Suntory Global Spirits, Travel Blue, DPT Antwerp, Any DI, Kroma Make up, Screaming Color, Brown Forman, and several other companies to this inaugural gathering at the Seatrade venue. We are looking forward to doing it again next year!

TFWA Asia Pacific Networking Event
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Singapore) | TFWA AP Lounge
Women in Travel Retail saw its biggest ever turnout at TFWA APEC in Singapore of close to 100. It was great to welcome so many members and see so much interest from other women who joined the group to network and make new connections at TFWA’s AP Lounge.
Inspired by the success of the recent series of meetings in Australia over the last 12 months, there was renewed interest in replicating that in Singapore where a significant number of companies in DF&TR are based.
Huge thanks to TFWA for hosting this event, and to all who joined.

Empower Her Wallet: Confidence Building For Women
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Join us for Empower Her Wallet: Confidence Building for Women, a webinar led by Sophie Hau. Gain practical insights and build confidence in managing your financial future.

Spring into Connection - hosted by Gebr. Heinemann
2026-05-26 16:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join us for Spring into Connection, a members’ networking event hosted by Gebr. Heinemann in Hamburg. Connect with peers and support the Morgan’s Army Foundation through a special raffle at this exclusive gathering.

WiTR+ networking event at Asutil in Punta Cana
2026-06-02 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | Paradisus by Melia resort
Join us for a dedicated networking event during ASUTIL in Punta Cana. Connect with industry peers, share insights, and strengthen relationships within the global travel retail community.

The Airport Trinity - Networking Panel Event
2026-06-09 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Diageo London Office
WiTR+ event 9th June 2026 London,UK – The Airport Trinity (Heathrow, Avolta & Diageo)- sponsored by Diageo, attended by over 100 guests.

Zurich Networking Event
2026-06-16
Join us for a networking event in Zurich, exploring AI-powered retail: the human touch in a digital future. Connect with industry leaders and peers at Zurich Airport for an evening of insight, discussion, and meaningful connections.

Brands at Sea - A New Retail Frontier
2026-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Join Women in Travel Retail+ for Brands at Sea – A New Retail Frontier, featuring insights from Susan Reid of Carnival Cruise Line, moderated by Irene Revilla. Explore emerging opportunities in cruise retail and connect with industry peers.

Re-engage With The New Chinese Traveller: A Woman Led Vision
2026-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Join Women in Travel Retail+ for Re-engage With The New Chinese Traveller: A Woman-Led Vision, led by Yilin Wang and moderated by Irene Revilla. Explore evolving traveller insights and strategies shaping the future of travel retail.

TFWA World Exhibition Networking Event
2026-09-29
Join Women in Travel Retail+ for a networking event during the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. Connect with industry peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships at one of the sector’s key global gatherings.

Navigating The Hiring Process In A New World
2026-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Join Women in Travel Retail+ for Navigating The Hiring Process in a New World, featuring Jill Brocklebank and moderated by Irene Revilla. Gain practical insights into evolving recruitment trends in travel retail.

Christmas Quiz
2026-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Join Women in Travel Retail+ for a festive Christmas Quiz, hosted by Gerry Munday. Test your knowledge, connect with industry peers, and celebrate the season with the travel retail community.
