The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) recently hosted a delegation from the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA), comprising senior leaders and key decision-makers from the global travel retail sector.
During the visit, the delegates were taken on a guided tour of the airport terminal, where they were introduced to NMIA’s design framework, passenger-centric planning and its evolving commercial ecosystem. The walkthrough offered a closer look at how the airport is being positioned not just as an aviation hub, but also as a significant retail and experiential destination.
Officials said the interaction provided an opportunity to showcase NMIA’s scale, infrastructure planning and readiness to accommodate global travel retail brands in the future.
The visit is seen as a step towards strengthening NMIA’s engagement with international stakeholders, particularly in the high-value travel retail segment, which plays a key role in modern airport ecosystems.
What is APTRA?
The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) is a leading industry body representing stakeholders in the travel retail sector across the Asia-Pacific region.
Travel retail typically refers to the sale of goods — such as perfumes, cosmetics, luxury items, electronics and confectionery — at airports and other transit hubs. APTRA works closely with airports, airlines, retailers and global brands to promote growth, policy alignment and business opportunities in this space.
For emerging airports like NMIA, engagement with organisations such as APTRA is significant, as it helps attract global brands, shape retail strategies and align with international best practices in passenger experience and commercial planning.
(Featured image: X handle of NMIA)
