The Singapore Gateway: Where the World’s Greatest Brands Drive the Future of Travel Retail

Join industry leaders for a dynamic panel discussing the future of travel retail, exploring how the evolving traveller profiles and shifting global dynamics are reshaping the industry. 

As the industry adapts to meet the demands of 2026's experience-driven, digitally native consumer, leading brands are innovating and forging new partnerships to stay ahead. The discussion will examine key structural changes, Singapore's unique role as a strategic hub for global brands, and the critical transformations needed to drive continued growth and expansion in the travel retail ecosystem. 

Bringing together leading voices from across the industry, the session will be moderated by Melissa Guan, Vice President and Head, EDB Consumer Industry Group. Panellists include Eva Yu, President, Global Travel Retail at L’Oréal; Ian McLernon, Group Chief Markets Officer at Rémy Cointreau; and Nina Patricia Da Costa, General Manager, Singapore, Malaysia, and Travel Retail at The LEGO Group, who will share insights on how brands are navigating this evolving landscape and positioning for future growth. Hosted and curated by Singapore Economic Development Board.