Trade gathers for Global Travel Retail Summit

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Ian Cesa

21-Jun-2006

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The fourth Global Travel Retail Summit begins in London tonight as delegates gather for a cocktail reception with a difference

Delegates arrive in London today for the fourth Global Travel Retail Summit, to be held at London's Millennium Gloucester Hotel. The two-day conference will feature addresses from some of the industry's most progressive companies, including The Nuance Group, World Duty Free, Dufry Group, Abu Dhabi Duty Free, Malaysia Airports (Niaga), Hochtief Airport, BAA USA, Hellenic Duty Free Shops, HMS Host and SSP.

Among the key themes to be addressed include retail branding, space optimisation, the role of commercial activities in airport management and the future role of emerging markets. Delegates at the Summit will also hear analysis of purchasing behaviour among travelling consumers, while a senior officer from the World Tourism Organization will present data on the next decade of worldwide travel.

Official proceedings begin tonight with a welcome cocktail with a difference. Kindly sponsored by Heineken, the reception will celebrate the football World Cup, with delegates invited to watch the mouth-watering Netherlands-Argentina game while enjoying a glass of beer. Attendees without a taste for beer or football are assured that other entertainment will also be on offer.

A full day of presentations at the Summit begins on Thursday June 22 at 0830, followed by a gala dinner sponsored by Diageo and Sand. A half-day of presentations will follow on June 23.

The Summit is also supported by Bijoux Terner and Portland.

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