Nemiroff joins ARI to back Kiev conference

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Vodka brand adds its name to event’s premium sponsors

Delegates attending this year’s Eastern European & Baltic Travel-Retail Conference can expect a glamorous Kiev-style welcome from vodka brand Nemiroff. As premier sponsor the Ukrainian company promises a fine programme of entertainment not to be missed.

Aer Rianta International confirmed its support of the much-anticipated event earlier this week. ARI subsidiary Kyiv Duty Free has operated at Kiev Boryspil airport since 1992.

The Kiev Conference builds on the success of two previous events staged in Tallinn and St Petersburg in 2003 and 2005, respectively, helping to firmly establish the meeting as a must-attend for operators and airports serving the region.

With 80% of speakers already confirmed, the packed agenda boasts airport and retail decision-makers representing all the key states within the region, and is already attracting a large audience.

Speakers include JSC Terminal Commercial Director Vladimir Khalykharin, Prague International Airport Director Commercial Activities Marta Guthova, Sofia International Airport Commercial Director Vlad Gitsoaika, Riga International Airport Marketing Manager Arturs Saveljevs, Transimpex Duty Free Manager Yancho Yanez, Kyiv Duty Free General Manager Garrett Coogan, The Nuance Group Executive Vice President Strategy and Business Development Ivo Favotto, Comturist Import Manager Gabriela Grigoras, SSP CEO Central & Eastern Europe Johann Weinzettel, Inflight Service General Manager for Airport Shops Janusz Grabowski, Cadbury Scwheppes International Travel Retail General Manager Steve Brock, Foley Cooke Design Managing Director Michael Foley, Umdasch Export Manager Michael Ripfl and The Travel Business Partnership Director Nancy Cockerell.

To book your place contact Gerrard Kennedy on +44 (0)208 253 8607 or email gerrard.kennedy@metropolis.co.uk. To read more about the Baltic And Eastern European Conference click here.