Essential Communications

04/07/2025

Hats off to this lovely promo lady at South - she was very proactive but not pushy with travellers - we even bought a bottle of rhubarb & ginger - ’s best selling flavour.

11/06/2025

This September, in the run-up to the TFWA (Tax Free World Association) World Exhibition, and all its agencies (, , Essential Communications PR, and Underlined) are taking on a major endurance challenge — cycling 828 miles.

Being done on exercise bikes in our offices. That’s the equivalent distance from our UK headquarters all the way to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.

But this is more than just a fitness challenge. We’re proud to be doing it in support of our chosen charity, , a charity whose work is vital to millions of people and families across the country.

Cancer affects 1 in 2 of us in our lifetime. It’s a disease that doesn’t discriminate — touching lives regardless of age, background or circumstance. The breakthroughs driven by Cancer Research UK have helped double cancer survival rates in the UK over the last 40 years, but there is still so much more to be done.

By supporting this initiative, you’re helping fund groundbreaking research into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment — research that gives people more time, better outcomes, and, ultimately, hope.

From September 1st, we’ll be pedalling towards our goal and sharing our progress along the way. Whether you’re able to donate or simply help spread the word, every bit of support means a great deal to us and the cause.

Donation link: https://lnkd.in/e4Qgyqx5
Thank you for helping us make every mile matter.

02/06/2025

The Ritter Sport team are out in force at this year’s TR Consumer Forum as an Associate Sponsor. Some great colour coordination going on from Krueger!

02/06/2025

Thank you to Nestlé for sponsoring today's coffee break at the TRBusiness Forum! ☕
Great opportunity to sample their TREX exclusive products featuring Sustainably Sourced Cocoa - demonstrating how innovation meets responsibility in travel retail. It's inspiring to see brands leading the way in sustainable sourcing while delivering premium experiences for travellers.
The perfect fuel for productive networking and insightful discussions!

16/05/2025

Our client hosted an amazing event yesterday at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, to celebrate its exceptional collaboration with internationally renowned artist Artist Kapoor, who has created a limited-edition Rémy Martin XO decanter by, and an exclusive artwork that sits within his recent body of painted mirror works.
 
Following cocktails, and a welcome speech by Kapoor and CEO Jean-Philippe Hecquet, guests were treated to the sensorial Opulence Revealed food and XO cognac pairing experience, alongside a private view of the artist’s stunning sculpture.
 
Thank you to our GTR media friends who joined us for this memorable occasion!
 

15/05/2025

A quick TFWA AP roundup of EC client press events and socials through the week. As always huge thank you to our media friends for your support - it’s much appreciated. More pix to come and watch out for our next newsletter!

12/05/2025

launches its range of organic makeup that’s safe enough to eat to travel retail at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific

12/05/2025

Friends and flowers at the Flower Dome ! Lovely cocktail to kick off TFWA Asia Pacific 2025 at the MBS.

12/05/2025

Lovely to catch up with friends and colleagues at the APTRA lunch here in Singapore ahead of TFWA AP this week. Thanks to Sunil Tuli and the team for a lovely afternoon!

14/03/2025

Hello everyone! This year The Travel Retail Consortium is raising funds for Alzheimer's Research UK I (and members of the TRC) am taking part in two Alzheimer’s Research 'Walk For a Cure' events in September: the Peak District on September 13 and Cotswolds on September 20.

My daughter Katarina and her partner Ally are joining me on the 13th for the PD walk and, in their infinite wisdom, have decided that we are doing the full 26 mile (42k) walk. If I am still alive, I’ll be doing the 21k walk the following week.

If you are able to find a few quid to support me/us that would be amazing. The link to donate is:
https://walk.alzheimersresearchuk.org/fundraisers/rowenaholland/hike-carsington or
https://walk.alzheimersresearchuk.org/fundraisers/rowenaholland/hike-cotswolds
(Please ignore the my team button!)

Alternatively you can support The Travel Retail Consortium as a collective by donating here:

https://walk.alzheimersresearchuk.org/fundraisers/otravelretailconsortium

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity, dedicated to finding a cure. Research is the only chance of stopping dementia in its tracks and offering hope to the many families affected.

Your donation will fuel cutting-edge research that could uncover new life-changing treatments, bringing us closer to a cure.

Thank you advance for your support. Alzheimer's Research UK

I’m supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK and their search to find a cure for dementia. Research is our only chance of stopping dementia in its tracks. Together we will get there, please join me.🧡