The organisers of ISPY (Travel Retail Training Ltd) are launching a new tradeshow, which will combine inflight retail and catering. “Many companies service both, so it seemed to make sense to bring them together, under one roof,” says Christine Martin MD of TRT.

“We have a great track record of organising tradeshows at ISPY and everyone comments on how helpful we are, our attention to detail and the positive atmosphere we create. We will be asking suppliers who want to exhibit to complete a short application form, so we can ensure we have the right balance of retail and catering companies present.”

Martin says that the ‘buzz word’ for 2014 is innovation. “We want to provide airline buyers and concessionaires with innovative products to consider. Therefore, we are encouraging attendance from suppliers that are new to inflight retail with our very affordable ‘Display Table and Shell Scheme Stands’ packages. Suppliers who want to host meetings and make this an ‘order writing opportunity,’ there are a number of private showrooms available.”

TRT says accommodation will be complimentary (terms and conditions apply), as well as after dinner entertainment, and lots of additional networking opportunities. The dates are 16-18th September and the venue is the Hilton Hotel London Gatwick.