Essential Communications

29/01/2026

We are so lucky to work with some of the loveliest clients in the business!

Thank you very much for this super generous collection of sweet treats to brighten the endless grey days of January.

These look (almost!) too pretty to eat. And we are loving the new oh-so-portable Duo Pack presentation - perfect for the travel retail channel!

22/01/2026

Hello everyone out there - family, friends and colleagues. Yes, I am on the scrounge again for donations - this time for The Royal Marsden Cancer hospital. This year's challenge - on May 2 - is another marathon walk (26 miles) in one day, this time from Brighton to Eastbourne via the gruelling Seven Sisters and Firle Beacon. There are few of us who have not been affected by cancer one way or the other and The Royal Marsden is leading the field in research, diagnosis, treatment and care. I'm doing it for all those I have known, loved and lost or celebrated with for beating this terrible disease. However, this year it's also part of the wider GTR industry initiative - the joint brainchild of The Moodie Davitt Report's Sinead Moodie and Martin as a global effort to raise awareness of cancer and support charities around the world. Sinead - a young mum of two- has been diagnosed with NUT Carcinoma Lung Cancer, an ultra-rare, very aggressive variant of the disease. You can read more about her story in the link below. I know times are tough and money is tight, but if you are able to donate a little to sponsor me and thus help The Royal Marsden in its tireless efforts to find new ways to combat cancer, helping Sinead and thousands of others...please please do. The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
https://www.justgiving.com/page/rowena-holland-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=FB&fbclid=IwY2xjawPe6MlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7ketpVylql1qqT8ERdKquL-voZSJLBkL-565wPIVDs16j_r6oyV8_QLXKZo_aem_zXYSwSW15_AMTB9p_B-12A

Help Rowena Holland raise money to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

17/12/2025

Thank you for hosting us as your VIP guests Winter Townhouse - a beautifully curated festive showcase that brings the magic of the Surrey Hills at Christmas right to the heart of Soho.

Visitors can enjoy Martini Masterclasses, seasonal cocktails, carol singers, and even a special screening of The Holiday in the cosy cinematic hideaway.

What a treat to pause, sip, shop and celebrate the season in this unique experiential Winter Wonderland!

20/10/2025

A brilliant afternoon learning all about the story of Bushmills Irish Whiskey - shout out to Andy the brilliant tour guide! Even better a chance to taste 5 wonderful whiskies from 10-21 years old

01/10/2025

EC Cannes snapshot Day 3: launches collab; a masterclass of cocktails with ; the new wine powerhouse that is and an unphorgettable evening with

01/10/2025

EC Snapshot Day 2: ITR launches new category strategy: elevenses with ; tastings with .freixenet and Advini; cocktails and product launches and celebrates its GTR return in Cannes.

30/09/2025

Cannes Day 1 snapshot: press events for plus the kao cocktail

29/09/2025

Super Sunday at the ODC cocktail and TFWA cocktail in Cannes. Lovely to catch up with so many friends and colleagues. Based on the turnout it’s going to be a busy busy week!

20/09/2025

Massive congratulations to everyone from the Travel Retail Consortium + friends, family and colleagues for completing the second today in the Cotswolds. Amazing news - during the 21k walk the £18k target was met and passed! Thanks to all the guys and gals who joined and lovely media friends Jill Sayles and Thanks to everyone who donated - it would not have been possible without the generosity of so many. .hawkins is suggesting parachute jumping as a fund raiser for 2026 😬if you’re game do contact her! .genest

14/09/2025

Yesterday saw the first Travel Retail Consortium in aid of . Members, family and friends walked 13/21 or a massive 42k in the beautiful Peak District in Sun, rain, wind and yes - more rain. The next walk is in the Cotswolds on September 20th and the £18k goal has almost been reached! .hawkins

09/09/2025

Thanks to Silent Pool Gin, the Ascot Racecourse team and our media friends for a great day racing at the Food, Drink & Racing festival last weekend. Silent Pool is the official gin of Ascot Racecourse/Royal Ascot for 3 years.

07/09/2025

Thanks to everyone at , the amazing team at and our lovely media friends for making Saturday such a great day! .wates.1