The Trinity Forum makes a welcome return to China. Click on the image to learn more about the event.

HONG KONG, CHINA. The Trinity Forum 2023 is set to be a blockbuster edition, notable for a stellar speaker line-up, as it returns to China on 25-26 October 2023 in Hong Kong SAR.

Partner support is also encouragingly robust, reflecting the importance of the event and travel retail’s strong and acclerating recovery.

The Trinity Forum, the industry’s most influential airport commercial revenues event, created by The Moodie Davitt Report in 2003, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

The event is co-organised with Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and ACI World. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the host for 2023.

The event’s return to China for the first time since 2018 (when it was held in Shanghai) is particularly timely as Hong Kong’s vital travel and tourism sector rebounds.

As reported, HKIA’s passenger traffic figures in June reached 60% of pre-pandemic levels and with the recovery set to accelerate, HKIA seeks to reinforce the airport’s status as one of the world’s premier international aviation hubs.

The conference programme will revolve around the central theme of collaborating in a consumer-centric, values-driven and innovation-led tomorrow.

Day 1 details

The Trinity Forum 2023 kicks off on 25 October with a welcome and update from Airport Authority Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer Fred Lam on the latest developments at HKIA’s Airport City and the extraordinary opportunities in the Greater Bay Area. His presentation will be followed by a special address to be revealed in coming days.

In a powerful follow-up panel themed ‘Meeting consumer needs in the post-COVID landscape’, Airport Authority Hong Kong Executive Director Commercial Cissy Chan and L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific Managing Director Tao Zhang will be joined by Dufry Asia Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer Freda Cheung; Alipay Greater China International Business Chief Executive & General Manager Venetia Lee; and Humphrey Ho, Managing Partner, Americas, Hylink Group.

Dufry Chief Executive Officer Xavier Rossinyol will join The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie in an exclusive conversation and share his views on a fast-evolving travel retail landscape across all channels from duty free to convenience retailing and food & beverage.

What promises to be an enthralling session headlined ‘Tomorrow’s Airports Today’, will feature Qatar Duty Free Senior Vice President Thabet Musleh; Kansai Airports Corporate EVP, CCO Non Aeronautical Stephane Geffroy; Zurich Airport Head Commercial Centers Heidi Köpple; with one more speaker to be named soon.

In line with The Trinity Forum’s pledge to focus on people, planet and principles, SSP Group Head of Sustainability Verity Lawson will lead a key session  alongside other speakers to be revvealed soon.

Several CEOs of leading travel retailers are also joining the programme. Full details, including the Day 2 line-up, to be revealed in coming days.

As reported, the event has garnered tremendous industry support with Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail joining as a Diamond Partner and Beam Suntory Global Travel Retail, CAVU, DFS Group, Diageo Global Travel, L’Oréal Travel Retail, Nestlé, and Qatar Duty Free all signing as Platinum Partners.

New partners welcomed onboard

Today we are delighted to announce independent 360-degree business development agency Blueprint Business Development as the Day 2 Lunch Partner and  iClick Interactive and Intelligent Track Systems as Exhibition Partners.

Blueprint Partner Thomas Kaneko Henningsen said, “It is a great privilege to support The Trinity Forum. The event helps the industry explore global travel retail opportunities from sustainability, digitalisation to the influx of Gen Z consumers. These opportunities require global solutions that are powered by the industry, particularly during these extraordinary times.”

“We are excited that The Trinity Forum is returning to Hong Kong this year. The event is a perfect platform to interact with travel retail stakeholders to share trends and opportunities after the pandemic,” said iClick Interactive President, International Business Frankie Ho.

Intelligent Track Systems Managing Director Morten Pankoke said, “Following the successful introduction of our intelligent trolley service in Europe and MENA, our focus in 2023 has turned towards Asia Pacific.

“Intelligent Track Systems is delighted to be participating in this year’s Trinity Forum in Hong Kong as it offers us the opportunity to introduce our digital personal assistant to airports, retailers and advertisers from the Asia Pacific region.”

Registration at early bird rates is available through 15 August at this link: https://trinityforum.events.

Preferential rates at the official hotels Regala SkyCity Hong Kong and Marriott SkyCity are available at https://trinityforum.events/travel-information-2023/

Delegates are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.

For enquiries, please contact The Moodie Davitt Report’s Asia Bureau Chief and Head of Marketing & Events, Jeannie Wong at jeannie@moodiedavittreport.com.✈

Committed to collaboration via the Trinity concept: (Left to right) Intelligent Track Systems Managing Director Morten Pankoke, iClick Interactive President, International Business Frankie Ho Frankie Ho and Blueprint Partner Thomas Kaneko Henningsen

INTERNATIONAL. Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail has signed as a Diamond Partner for The Trinity Forum, which takes place on 25-26 October in Hong Kong.

The French drinks group, whose glittering portfolio ranges from Absolut to Aberlour, Martell to Mumm, Ballantine’s to Beefeater, plus Chivas, Havana Club, Jameson, Malibu, Martell, Mumm, Pernod, Perrier-Jouët, Ricard, Royal Salute, The Glenlivet and many more, will also provide the exclusive wines & spirits offer at the Gala Dinner.

Pernod Ricard is a long-time supporter of the world’s leading airport commercial revenues conference, which is owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and co-organised with ACI World and ACI Asia-Pacific. The Forum is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and will be hosted by Hong Kong International Airport.

Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail Vice President Marketing Liya Zhang said: “We are delighted to continue our long-standing support of a cornerstone event in the industry calendar.

“The Trinity Forum is renowned for bringing all stakeholders together to deconstruct and analyse the most pertinent topics and challenges for our unique and dynamic marketplace. It is critical that our industry prioritises and values the importance of diversifying our network of partners and stakeholders to ensure a truly collaborative and holistic approach to serving our consumers.

“This will enable us to collectively foster growth. We look forward to more honest and fruitful conversations at this year’s event in one of Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail’s heartlands, Hong Kong.”

The Forum will feature a compelling programme, including a dedicated focus on the role of women in the industry Trinity amid a wider focus on people, planet and principles.

Registration is open for The Trinity Forum, with early bird rates available until 15 August at this link: https://trinityforum.events

Pernod Ricard joins a stellar list of partners for this year’s event, including Platinum Partners L’Oréal Travel Retail, Beam Suntory, CAVU, DFS Group, Diageo Global Travel, Qatar Duty Free and Nestlé. Further major announcements will be made in coming days.

INTERNATIONAL. Beauty powerhouse L’Oréal Travel Retail has become a Platinum Partner for The Trinity Forum 2023, which takes place in Hong Kong on 25-26 October.

The key airport commercial revenues event – owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and co-organised with ACI World and ACI Asia Pacific – is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The 2023 edition will be hosted by Hong Kong International Airport.

The Forum will feature a compelling programme, including a dedicated focus on the role of women in the industry Trinity amid a wider focus on people, planet and principles.

Click on the image to learn more about The Trinity Forum 2023

Registration is open for The Trinity Forum, with early bird rates available until 15 August at this link: https://trinityforum.events

L’Oréal Travel Retail joins a stellar list of partners for this year’s event, including fellow Platinum Partners Beam Suntory, CAVU, DFS Group, Diageo Global Travel, Qatar Duty Free and Nestlé. Further major announcements will be made in coming days. 

INTERNATIONAL. Leading global premium spirits company Beam Suntory has signed up as a Platinum Partner for the Trinity Forum 2023, which takes place in Hong Kong on 25-26 October.

The key airport commercial revenues event – owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and co-organised by ACI World and ACI Asia Pacific – is celebrating its 21^st anniversary this year. The 2023 edition will be hosted by Hong Kong International Airport.

“We are thrilled to once again be supporting the influential Trinity Forum – this time as a Platinum Sponsor,” noted Beam Suntory Brand Marketing Director Global Travel Retail Manuel Gonzalez.

“After weathering a difficult period, the industry is now entering a new era. To fully capitalise on all the opportunities available – and overcome the accompanying challenges – it is vital that the travel retail community unites to innovate, inspire and engage.”

Gonzalez added: “We believe that sustained collaboration is the only way forward, and are proud to renew our support for a platform that advocates such valuable discussion and debate.

“As a responsible brand owner with the ambition to become the world’s most admired premium spirits company, we are proud to be associated with The Trinity Forum 2023, and look forward to sharing our vision for the future, and exploring new and innovative ways to achieve commercial excellence.”

Registration is open for the conference, with early bird rates available until 15 August at this link: https://trinityforum.events

Beam Suntory’s wide portfolio includes Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Basil Hayden and Knob Creek bourbons; Japanese whiskies including Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki; and leading Scotch brands including Teacher’s, Laphroaig and Bowmore. Beam Suntory also produces brands such as Courvoisier Cognac, Tres Generaciones, El Tesoro and Hornitos tequila, Roku and Sipsmith gin, Canadian Club whisky, and is also a leader in ready-to-drink cocktails. ✈

QATAR/HONG KONG. Qatar Duty Free, the multiple-award winning travel retailer at Hamad International Airport in Doha, has signed as a Platinum Partner for The Trinity Forum 2023, which takes place on 25-26 October in Hong Kong.

The event is owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and is co-organised by ACI World and ACI Asia Pacific. This year’s 21st anniversary edition is hosted by Hong Kong International Airport.

QDF Senior Vice President Thabet Musleh said: “Qatar Duty Free is delighted to be a Platinum Partner of the world’s leading airport commercial revenues event.

“Our extraordinary success of recent years has been very much built on the collaborative principles that the Trinity concept espouses. We are extremely proud of our brand relationships and partnerships which have seen Qatar Duty Free bring new and exciting concepts in airport retail and food & beverage time and again to our travelling guests.

“As a previous host of The Trinity Forum in 2019, we know full well the value of the event as a platform to champion excellence and innovation in our industry and to share knowledge with our peers from around the world.” ✈

Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free received The Trinity Awards for Commercial and Consumer Offer of the Year 2022 in recognition of the outstanding transformation and evolution of the retail and food & beverage proposition at the national gateway. The Trinity Awards, launched in 2022, highlight outstanding examples of vision, creative and positive thinking, investment and execution. Qatar Duty Free Senior Vice President Thabet Musleh, who has driven that transformation, is shown with the two awards.

The extensive food & beverage offer, including travel retail’s first Oreo Café, complements the outstanding retail proposition

Expansive passenger avenues create a suitable ambience for Qatar Duty Free’s roll-call of famous luxury brands at Hamad International Airport

HONG KONG, CHINA. DFS Group has signed as a Platinum Partner for The Trinity Forum, which takes place on 25-26 October in Hong Kong.

The event is owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and is co-organised by ACI World and ACI Asia Pacific. This year’s 21st anniversary edition is hosted by Hong Kong International Airport.

This will be the fifth time The Trinity Forum has been held in China and the second in Hong Kong after a highly successful event in 2015

DFS Chairman & CEO Benjamin Vuchot  shown receiving The Trinity Award 2022 for Breaking Boundaries  from The Moodie Davitt Report Chairman Martin Moodie at DFS HQ. The accolade recognised DFS’ entry into the Metaverse and its brilliant application within the acclaimed Annual Beauty Campaign.

DFS Group Chairman & CEO Benjamin Vuchot said: “DFS is proud to be a Platinum Partner for The Trinity Forum 2023 as it returns to Hong Kong, where our journey began over 60 years ago.

“As pioneers in the travel retail industry, we are steadfast in our commitment to deliver unparalleled experiences for travellers worldwide. Our customers are at the center of our endeavors, and the reason for our constant innovation.

“With global travel recovery underway, unity within our community is imperative as we seek to do more and better for our customers. The Trinity Forum is a commendable and important platform for collaboration and transformative change.

“We are honoured to be a part of this timely conversation, and look forward to celebrating our heritage while shaping the future of travel retail together with our colleagues from the industry.”

Registration is open for the conference, with early bird rates available until 15 August at this link: https://trinityforum.events

Click on the image to learn more about The Trinity Forum 2023

HONG KONG, CHINA.  The newly opened Regala Skycity Hotel has been named as the official conference venue and hotel for The Trinity Forum taking place on 25-26 October in Hong Kong.

Exclusive room booking links offering preferential rates for event delegates will be made available in coming days. Alternative accommodation will also be available nearby at Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel. Full details to follow.

The Trinity Forum, the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference, is hosted by Hong Kong International Airport. The event is owned by The Moodie Davitt Report and co-organised with Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Asia-Pacific.

Regala Skycity Hotel is ideally positioned for international visitors flying in for The Trinity Forum

The Grand Ballroom offers an outstanding setting for the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference

The Regala Skycity Hotel is situated in Hong Kong International Airport’s acclaimed SKYCITY development, directly connected to AsiaWorld-Expo and 11 SKIES.

With easy access to Hong Kong-Zhuhal-Macao Bridge and Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link, the hotel provides unrivalled connectivity to the Greater Bay Area and Macau via land and sea, and the rest of the world via air.

Early Bird registration (closing 15 August) for the event can be made through the event website.

Stay tuned also for further announcements on the spectacular venues for the Opening Cocktail and Gala Dinner (to be held in Kowloon and in Hong Kong Island, respectively) generously hosted by Hong Kong International Airport.

Manchester Airports Group-owned CAVU, DFS Group, Diageo and Nestlé have signed as Platinum Partners with further big-names to be revealed in coming days.

Dubai Duty Free returns once again as a Silver Partner; Nestlé as a Coffee Break Partner; and Lacoste and Travel Food Services as Additional Partners. ✈

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HONG KONG, CHINA. Registration is now open for The Trinity Forum 2022, to be held on 25-26 October n Hong Kong.

Early bird rates are available until 15 August. Online registration is accessible here: https://trinityforum.events

The Trinity Forum is the world’s leading travel retail and airport commercial revenues conference and is hosted this year by Hong Kong International Airport.

The event was created by The Moodie Davitt Report in 2003 and celebrates its 20^th anniversary this year. Today, The Trinity Forum is co-organised with Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Asia-Pacific. The event’s first return post-pandemic was in Singapore last year, hosted by Changi Airport Group.

Click on the image for details on The Trinity Forum 2023

The Trinity Forum promises to deliver a stimulating and uplifting programme dedicated to the key issues and opportunities facing the global travel retail sector. Delegates will also have ample opportunity to network at the Opening Cocktail and Gala Dinner hosted by Hong Kong International Airport.

Details of the venues and official event accommodation options will be announced in coming days.

As reported, leading food & confectionery company Nestlé has signed as a Platinum Partner to the event. A series of other key partnership agreements have also been struck and will be revealed this month.

The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie said: “We are confidently expecting a blockbuster attendance at The Trinity Forum 2023 and are very excited to see the event return to Hong Kong and play an important role in the fast-accelerating recovery of the business travel market.

“As will be revealed soon, we have had tremendous reaction from sponsors and speakers so we can promise a suitably celebratory and significant event. The Early Bird pricing is attractive and we urge attendees to take advantage of the offer.

“Never has the need for closer collaboration between sector stakeholders – the essence of the Trinity concept since the event’s launch in 2003 – been greater. Our sector must engage with and delight the traveller as never before and we are confident The Trinity Forum can play a key role in delivering that mission.” ✈

INTERNATIONAL. Leading food & confectionery company Nestlé has signed up as a Platinum Partner for The Trinity Forum 2023, which takes place in Hong Kong on 25-26 October. The company – a long-time supporter of the event, renews its Platinum sponsorship agreement from 2022.

The Trinity Forum, the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference, is co-organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, ACI World and ACI Asia-Pacific. It will be hosted by Airport Authority Hong Kong.

Nestlé International Travel Retail General Manager Stewart Dryburgh said: “Nestlé is delighted to once again be a Platinum Sponsor for the Trinity Forum in 2023 following the success of the event last year. While the industry is getting back on track post-Covid at an impressive rate, there are still many challenges we face to create sustainable long-term growth. Never has it been more important for the Trinity partners (airport, retailer, and brand) to proactively collaborate to create solutions.

“The Trinity Forum provides the industry with the perfect opportunity for this as it has always stood out for its high-level debate, discussion and innovative thinking. For this reason, we see it as a vital conference for our industry and are delighted to be renewing our association and playing a key role in its success.

“At Nestlé we’re strongly committed to building a solid future for travel retail and believe that the wider food category alongside strong regenerative and sustainable values can play an integral role in achieving that goal. We look forward to bringing the Trinity audience up to date with our ambitious – but achievable – mission to make food the number one most purchased category in global travel retail; and there is nowhere better to do that than at The Trinity Forum.”

As reported, the 2023 edition of The Trinity Forum marks the 20^th anniversary of the event, first held in London in February 2003. This will be fifth time The Trinity Forum has been held in China and the second in Hong Kong after a highly successful event in 2015. ✈