The meeting will take place on Viking Line’s M/S Gabriella 16 September, 11.00 – 15.45 (Local time) in the harbour of Helsinki. The theme of the meeting wil be “Opportunities”.
NB: Attendees are requested to meet up around the NTRG banner at the ground floor in the terminal no later than 10.45.
Please register at info@nordictravelretailgroup.com no later than Friday, 10 September. The limited number of seats for this meeting is allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Agenda
| 11.00 | Guided tour of Viking Line’s M/S Gabriella. Tax Free Manager Kim Engblom will present the Tax Free Shop and Category Manager Eva Rehnström will present the new Travel Express Spa. |
| 12.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 | Welcome by NTRG Chairman, John Baumgartner |
| 13.10 | ”Global Blue – tax free shopping – the essential tool for business and key service for foreign customers”. What are the benefits of offering tax free? Global Blue Finland tax free figures: market update. By Anne Paula, Country Manager, Global Blue Finland |
| 13.45 | “Logistics – opportunities or challenges?” By Matti Kokkala, Director, ME Group |
| 14.30 | Coffee and networking |
| 15.00 | ”Pay attention and how to be heard among lots of stakeholders.” Ongoing issues, authorities’ view on our industry and how to help lobbying for a better appreciation by the authorities. By Hans Ahlström, Assistant Managing Director, Finnish Shipowner’s Association. |
| 15.45 | End |
The full address of the venue
Viking Line Terminal (Katajanokka)
Katajanokanlaituri 8 (Mastokatu 1)
00160 Helsinki
Finland