VIETNAM. Mondelez World Travel Retail Managing Director Jaya Singh is the latest big name industry figure to join the powerful speaker line-up for The Trinity Forum set to take place on 5-6 November in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The event, to be co-hosted by Airports Corporation of Vietnam and Imex Pan Pacific Group, is the world’s most influential travel retail and airport commercial revenues conference.

The Trinity Forum is owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and organised in partnership with Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East and ACI World.

Singh has served with immense distinction for more than 30 years at Mondelez International in several global leadership positions spanning both domestic and travel retail markets. As reported, he will retire at the end of January 2025.

One of travel retail’s most-respected, forward-thinking and influential figures, Singh is a passionate advocate for travel retail and the role of confectionery in the channel.

He played a pivotal part in supporting the industry during and post-COVID, taking on the role of President of the Tax Free World Association during a critical period in 2021.

Singh has held several other influential positions within a variety of industry trade associations, sitting on the board of the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association from 2009 until 2018, as Treasurer for six years and President between 2013 and 2017. He also served on the board of the Duty Free World Council from 2013 to 2017.

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Singh said: “It’s a privilege to once again be present at The Trinity Forum, our channel’s leading platform to drive industry conversations, highlight the latest innovations, and forge stronger partnerships. On behalf of Mondelez WTR, I look forward to sharing insights and exploring emerging trends that will shape the future of travel retail.”

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As reported, The Trinity Forum promises to deliver an outstanding conference programme with a stellar line-up of speakers, including Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths; Heathrow Airport Retail Director Fraser Brown; Lagardère Travel Retail Chairman and CEO Dag Rasmussen; Avolta CEO Xavier Rossinyol; Qatar Airways Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh; Adani Airports Holding Chief Executive Officer Arun Bansal; and Riyadh Airports Company Chief Commercial Officer Abdulaziz Al Asaker.

The latest confirmed speakers also include Possibilitarians Chief Executive Officer Mant Hawkins; Concession Planning International Managing Partner Susan Gray; and Denver International Airport Senior Vice President of Concessions Pamela Dechant.

They will be joined by IPP Travel Retail CEO Phillip Nguyen, who will outline a myriad of positive developments in Vietnam within the wider travel and tourism ecosystem, with a special emphasis on the exciting new Long Thanh International Airport.

The near-finalised programme line-up will be published in coming days.

The Conference & Gala Dinner will be held at the Gem Center, located at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s central business district.

The full event programme can be found here.

Discounted Early Bird rates are now available to delegates. Click here to register.