Women in Travel Retail (WiTR) raised €24,800 ($28,700) during its October meeting at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes. The money raised will be used to purchase musical instruments for children at Hand in Hand for Haiti’s Lycée Jean- Baptiste Pointe du Sable.

 

The original target of €15,000 ($17,300) was exceeded in part thanks to three significant contributions – from TRBusiness and guests at the Travel Retail Awards in Singapore; from Shiseido, and from Steffen Brandt of InnoTRI.

 

As has become customary, many companies generously provided items for a silent auction and raffle at a WiTR meeting during the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes.

 

Olivier Bottrie, President and Co-founder, Hand in Hand for Haiti commented: “Haiti’s rich musical culture has inspired many across generations. Thanks to WiTR’s incredible generosity and support, every child in our school will have the opportunity to discover the joy and confidence that comes from the beautiful gift of music.”

 

THE GIFT OF SELF-CONFIDENCE

Gerry Munday, Vice Chair of WiTR commented: “Playing an instrument gives a child self-confidence and encourages teamwork as part of a band or orchestra. The difference this money will make to the children is incredible.”

 

 

“This was the biggest meeting ever of Women in Travel Retail, building on the successful launch of WiTR’s website and membership drive,” commented Sarah Branquinho, Chair WiTR.

 

“All women in travel retail are invited to join WiTR; next year’s charity will be decided by WiTR members.”

 

“Thanks go once again to TFWA for its ongoing support, Follador for the wonderful prosecco that added sparkle to our meeting, and to Rob and his team at QuestExhibits for their help with the logistics,” added WiTR.