Whyte & Mackay is to sponsor the 2025 APTRA India Conference, set to take place in Mumbai on 7-9 April, which will bring together stakeholders in the travel retail industry to explore the potential of the Indian market.
As a Gold Sponsor, Whyte & Mackay is committed to progressing the conversation around the Indian modern luxury consumer.
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| Whyte & Mackay's portfolio includes The Dalmore Scotch whisky |
Whyte & Mackay Regional Director Global Travel Retail Clarisse Daniels will once again take to the conference stage to share her insights. Last year at the inaugural event, Daniels participated in an insightful panel discussion that highlighted Indian consumers’ taste for single malt – and the significant growth potential in travel retail for both this demographic and this category. This year Daniels will address the luxury experience expectations of Indian modern luxury consumers, in order to drive footfall and conversion.
“I am excited to be partnering with APTRA once again, and look forward to engaging with industry partners to share our insights, learnings and ideas on how we can drive headline growth together in the region,” said Daniels. “Whyte & Mackay continues to experience significant and category-leading growth in the Middle East and India, which is underpinned by Indian consumers seeking high-quality and great-tasting single malts.”
She added: “However, we know that what brought us this far won’t take us to the next level. We are therefore continuing to invest in understanding the consumer journey, building shopper and category insights, and obtaining real clarity about how best to optimise them. We recognise that our best route to growth is to grow the whole category, and we want to share our thoughts on the high value spirit opportunity – and the consumers and shoppers it serves.”
Whyte & Mackay’s brand portfolio includes award-winning brands such as The Dalmore, the fastest-growing luxury malt brand (according to IWSR 2019-2023 sales by volume), Jura, Fettercairn and Tamnavulin.
Daniels concluded: “Last year’s inaugural APTRA India Conference was a true eye-opener, revealing the immense potential for growth this region holds. The intimate setting allowed for meaningful discussions with customers and suppliers. I look forward to strengthening those connections as we work together to seize the great opportunities ahead of us all."
