Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The Trinity Forum 2027 is the leading conference dedicated to airport commercial revenues and travel retail, taking place on 17-18 March 2027 at Milano Malpensa Airport in Ferno, Italy. This event will bring together over 550 senior decision-makers from airports, retailers, brands, and consultancies, fostering high-quality conversations and partnerships.
Attendees will gain actionable insights and forward-thinking content to drive growth in their organizations. The Trinity Forum - The Global.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The Trinity Forum 2027 takes place on 17-18 March 2027 at Milano Malpensa Airport, Ferno, Italy.
- 2Scale and Focus: This influential conference gathers over 550 attendees from 53 countries, focusing on airport commercial revenues and travel retail.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by The Moodie Davitt Report in partnership with Airports Council International.
- 4Buyer Authority: Senior decision-makers from airports, retailers, brands, and consultancies will be in attendance.
- 5Entry: Registration is available online with early bird pricing until 15 January 2027.
Why visit
Attendees will benefit from unparalleled networking opportunities with industry leaders, gaining insights into the latest trends and strategies in airport commercial revenues. This influential conference gathers over 550 attendees from 53 countries, focusing on airport commercial revenues and travel retail.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of decision-makers, enhancing brand visibility and fostering valuable partnerships. The event is organised by The Moodie Davitt Report in partnership with Airports Council International. Senior decision-makers from airports, retailers, brands, and consultancies will be in attendance.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Airport commercial and concessions directors
Travel retail operators and duty-free buyers
Brand managers for airport retail categories (beauty, liquor, confectionery, fashion, electronics)
Airport food and beverage and passenger-experience leads
Consultancies advising airports on commercial revenue
Travel retail media, technology and data suppliers
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Duty-free and travel retail brand owners
Airport concession operators and F&B franchise groups
Travel retail technology, POS and data-analytics vendors
Airport commercial design and shopfitting contractors
Ground transport, lounge and passenger-service providers
Logistics and distribution partners for airport retail supply
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Duty-free and travel retail merchandise
Airport F&B and beverage concessions
Travel retail digital and loyalty platforms
Airport retail fit-out and store design
Passenger-experience and lounge services
Concession data, analytics and pricing tools
Location & Facilities
Venue
Milano Malpensa Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport, Ferno, Varese, Lombardy, Italy
Facilities
Parking
Milano Malpensa Airport in Ferno typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Milano Malpensa Airport in Ferno typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Milano Malpensa Airport for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
General admission
ACI Member Full Delegate Pass (Early Bird)
$1,100.00General admission
ACI Member Full Delegate Pass (Regular)
$1,400.00General admission
Non-ACI Member Full Delegate Pass (Early Bird)
$1,300.00General admission
Non-ACI Member Full Delegate Pass (Regular)
$1,600.00
Who runs the show
Organisers
The Moodie Davitt Report
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
Visitors
550
New this edition
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The forum is built around airport commercial income rather than general airport operations: duty free and travel retail concessions, F&B, digital commerce and passenger experience. Expect the 2026 edition to have carried the same framing. Marked as an estimate - no 2026 session list was captured, so confirm against the organiser recap before quoting agenda detail.
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The value of the format is that airport commercial teams, concession operators and consumer brands sit in the same room, which is why the passes are sold by ACI membership tier. Participant counts for 2026 were not captured, so treat the mix as directional only.
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The 2027 edition runs over two days (24-25 February), consistent with the forum's short, single-track conference pattern instead of a multi-hall trade fair. Venue build and space details for 2026 were not captured; verify the agenda structure with the organiser.
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Ferno, Italy
Why it matters
On 2027-02-24 to 2027-02-25, The Trinity Forum - The Global Airport Commercial Revenues Conference in Ferno covering Airport retail solutions, Travel retail products, Commercial services for airports, Digital marketing solutions for trav gives trade buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Milan
Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale, then Metro M1 (red line) to Rho Fiera.
~45 km to Fiera Milano / Rho
to venue
40–55 min off-peak
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
4-star
Milano Malpensa Airport (Ferno)USD 150–190 / night
Airport conference hotel listed in venue captures as a meeting space and event venue in Ferno; on-airport location makes it the closest option for a two-day Trinity Forum.
sourceHoliday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG
3-star
Milano Malpensa Airport (about 2.3 km from the terminals)USD 95–122 / night
Google Hotels capture lists free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, airport shuttle and restaurant.
ibis Milano Malpensa Aeroporto
3-star
Milano Malpensa Airport (about 3.4 km from the terminals)USD 95–122 / night
Captured amenities: free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, fitness centre, bar and restaurant; eco-certified.
Airport Motel Malpensa
4-star
Milano Malpensa Airport (about 4.7 km from the terminals)USD 150–190 / night
Captured amenities: free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, restaurant, airport shuttle.
The B & B Malpensa Flowers
Guesthouse / B&B
Ferno / Malpensa areaUSD 150–202 / night
Small property returned in the Malpensa-area hotel capture (guest rating 4.5).
MEININGER Milano Garibaldi
3-star
Milan city, Garibaldi districtUSD 95–122 / night
City-centre option in the Milan hotel capture; free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, paid parking, bar and breakfast, suited to delegates who prefer Milan over the airport zone.
B&B Hotel Milano Sesto
3-star
Milan, Sesto San GiovanniUSD 95–122 / night
Captured with free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning and breakfast; budget-oriented base with road access toward Malpensa.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
train
Estimated costEUR 10-22 airport or regional rail single journey
Best forMalpensa Express: Milano Malpensa Airport to Milan city stations
Official airport site lists a dedicated train service between the airport and Milan; check current fares and timetable on the operator page.
regional rail
Estimated costEUR 10-22 airport or regional rail single journey
Best forFerno to Milano Malpensa Airport
Ferno has a rail connection to the airport on the Malpensa line; Rome2rio lists timetable options for the short hop.
bus
Estimated costEUR 2-5 single metro journey (contactless)
Best forMilano Malpensa Airport to Milan and regional destinations
Official airport by-bus page lists coach operators serving the terminals; fares depend on operator and destination.
taxi / ride-hail
Estimated costEUR 35–85 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forMilano Malpensa Airport to Ferno
Uber publishes an MXP to Ferno route page; airport-zone hotels are within a few kilometres of the terminals.
hotel shuttle
Estimated costIncluded with selected airport hotels
Best forAirport-zone hotels to Milano Malpensa terminals
Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport and Airport Motel Malpensa both list an airport shuttle in the captured hotel data.
taxi
Estimated costEUR 95-110 (fixed-fare taxi to central Milan)
Best forMilan (MXP) to Milano Malpensa Airport
40-55 min off-peak typical drive; Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale, then Metro M1 (red line) to Rho Fiera.
metro
Estimated costEUR 2.20-2.60 single journey (ATM contactless ticket)
Best forMetro M1 (red line) to Rho Fiera / Fiera Milano
Direct metro from central Milan to the fairgrounds; frequent service during show week.
Weather
Lombardy in late February is still winter: expect cold mornings and cool days around the Malpensa plain, and check a short-range forecast before travelling. The captured Open-Meteo air-quality forecast for the Ferno coordinates showed low particulate levels (US AQI around 30, PM2.5 about 1.8 µg/m³, PM10 about 3.8 µg/m³) - a public API forecast, not an on-site measurement; sensitive travellers should still check local advisories.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Italy.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Airport district, not a city centre
Ferno is a small Lombardy municipality wrapped around Milano Malpensa Airport. Plan transfers around the terminals and the Malpensa rail/coach network rather than assuming a walkable downtown.
Milan as the urban base
Delegates who want restaurants and evening options after the sessions typically pair an airport hotel with a Milan city stay and the Malpensa Express between them.
Winter show timing
Late February in the Varese province is cold and can be damp; a warm layer and waterproof shoes make the airport-to-hotel walks more comfortable.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: MXP
Capture rows are Google Flights queries priced in EUR for departure on 24 Feb 2027 and return on 28 Feb 2027; treat fares as indicative snapshots and re-check at booking. Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney searches showed 'price fetching' or 'price unavailable' states on several itineraries, so confirm live quotes. London searches also surfaced a cheaper alternate-airport option from Luton.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Milan (MXP): 40–55 min off-peak. Allow road or rail time to Milano Malpensa Airport; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Milano Malpensa Airport: Milano Malpensa Airport (Ferno): Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre; Milano Malpensa Airport (about 2.3 km from the terminals): Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport by IHG; Milano Malpensa Airport (about 3.4 km from the terminals): ibis Milano Malpensa Aeroporto.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Ferno; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Two rail layers serve the Ferno / Malpensa venue district: the Malpensa Express links Milano Malpensa Airport with Milan city stations, and Ferno itself has a stop on the airport line, so a hotel in Milan can pair a city train leg with a short regional rail hop. Coach services from the airport to Milan and regional towns are listed on the airport's by-bus page; confirm timetables for the 24-25 February 2027 show days.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Milano Malpensa Airport; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February 2027
Temperature: Late February in the Lombardy plain around Ferno typically brings cold mornings and cool daytime conditions; check a short-range forecast before departure.
Seasonality: Winter is a wetter part of the year in Lombardy and the airport plain can be foggy or damp; pack for possible drizzle on transfer days.
Packing: Bring a warm mid-layer, a waterproof outer shell, closed shoes for airport and hotel walks, and a compact umbrella; the show runs only two days, so a small carry-on wardrobe works well.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at The Trinity Forum - The Global Airport Commercial Revenues Conference usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Lock the delegate pass: captured rates list ACI Member Full Delegate at USD 1,100 early bird and USD 1,400 regular, non-member at USD 1,300 early bird and USD 1,600 regular. Confirm which tier your organisation falls into and that the membership number is on the booking. — Prices come from the captured ticket data for the Trinity Forum; the early-bird cut-off was not published in the crawl, so confirm the deadline with the organiser before paying.
T-2
Book the flight into Milan Malpensa (MXP), the airport on Ferno's doorstep, rather than Linate (LIN) or Bergamo (BGY) unless the fare gap justifies an extra 50-95 minutes by road. — Ferno sits in the Malpensa airport district, so MXP keeps the arrival leg to a few kilometres.
T-3
Decide the hotel base: airport-zone properties (Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport, ibis Milano Malpensa Aeroporto, Airport Motel Malpensa) or a Milan city hotel paired with a Malpensa Express leg. — Captured hotel searches used a 24-25 February 2027 window; extend to 23-26 February to cover arrival and departure nights.
T-4
Confirm badge collection and airport-side access rules with the organiser, and carry photo ID in case landside access at a working airport is checked. — Access-control details for the Ferno venue were not published in the captures; verify directly with the host.
T-5
Load offline the Malpensa Express timetable, the Ferno regional rail hop and the airport coach list, so the airport-to-hotel leg does not depend on live search on arrival day. — Train and bus guidance is published on the Milan Malpensa Airport official site; the airport-zone hotels with shuttles remove the leg entirely.
T-6
Prepare your commercial questions for the forum floor: duty free and travel retail concessions, F&B and menu economics, payments and data/analytics for passenger spend, and passenger-experience metrics. Note which agenda items map to your airport's next concession round. — The Trinity Forum is an airport commercial-revenue event, so arrive with non-aeronautical revenue numbers from your own airport to benchmark against peers.
T-7
Check the late-February forecast for the Lombardy plain and pack for cold mornings with a coat that works for both the airport zone and central Milan. — Winter conditions persist into late February; the captured Open-Meteo air-quality forecast near Ferno showed low particulate levels (US AQI around 30, PM2.5 about 1.8 µg/m³), a public API forecast rather than an on-site measurement.
T-8
Reconfirm the transfer plan (hotel shuttle, taxi or Ferno rail hop) and keep the hotel confirmation and return ticket to hand for any airline document check. — Airport-zone taxi runs to Ferno are short; Milan city to the airport is the long leg and should be timed against the Malpensa Express timetable.
T-9
Re-check flight status and build a buffer if you connect through a hub such as DXB, DOH, IST, HKG or BKK. — Captured long-haul searches showed an air traffic disruption notice at the time of capture; a two-day forum leaves no slack for a missed connection.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Milano Malpensa Airport
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2The Trinity Forum - The Global Airport Commercial Revenues Conference registration concourse
Milano Malpensa Airport
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Milano Malpensa Airport
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · General admission
USD 1100 / per person
organiser_published
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | USD 1100 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether The Trinity Forum - The Global Airport Commercial Revenues Conference fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For The Trinity Forum - The Global Airport Commercial Revenues Conference, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Airport retail solutions and Travel retail products solutions and benchmarking suppliers at The Trinity Forum - The Global Airport Commercial Revenues Conference in Ferno.
Min. budget
$1,994.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Airport retail solutions and Travel retail products products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$8,973.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Ferno show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Where is The Trinity Forum 2027 held?
The captured event identity places the 2027 edition in Ferno, Italy, in the Milano Malpensa Airport district of Lombardy. Airport hotels such as the Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre publish meeting and conference space in Ferno, so plan your hotel around the Malpensa terminals.
Which airport should I fly into for The Trinity Forum 2027?
Milan Malpensa (MXP) is the airport serving the Ferno venue district. Captured flight searches from Dubai, New York, London, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney all priced to MXP, and the airport's own site publishes by-car, by-train and by-bus arrival guides.
How do I get from Milan city centre to the Malpensa venue area?
Use the Malpensa Express train between the airport and Milan city stations, or the coach services listed on the airport's by-bus page. For the final few kilometres, Ferno has a rail stop on the airport line and airport-zone hotels run shuttles.
Which hotels are closest to the venue?
Captured hotel data shows the Malpensa airport zone at about 2.3 km (Holiday Inn Express), 3.4 km (ibis Milano Malpensa Aeroporto) and 4.7 km (Airport Motel Malpensa) from the terminals, plus the on-airport Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre.
When should I book travel for the 24-25 February 2027 dates?
The captured flight searches already return fares for a 24 February departure and 28 February return, and Google flagged New York pricing as currently high for that window. Booking earlier and comparing a Milan city hotel against an airport-zone hotel usually gives the widest choice.
Glossary
- MXP
- IATA code for Milano Malpensa Airport, the international gateway serving Ferno and the wider Varese province.
- Malpensa Express
- Dedicated rail service linking Milano Malpensa Airport with Milan city stations, listed on the airport's official by-train page.
- Ferno
- Italian municipality in the province of Varese, Lombardy, adjacent to Milano Malpensa Airport and the captured 2027 host location.
- Malpensa airport zone
- The cluster of hotels and conference facilities within a few kilometres of the MXP terminals; captured properties range 2.3-4.7 km from the airport.
- Trinity Forum
- The event brand hosted on trinityforum.events; the captured 2027 edition is dated 24-25 February 2027.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- travel retail conference
- Ferno Italy events
- The Trinity Forum - The Global Airport Commercial Revenues Conference
- The Trinity Forum 2027
- The Trinity Forum Ferno 2027
- The Global Airport Commercial 2027
- The Global Airport Commercial Ferno 2027
- Revenues Conference 2027
- Revenues Conference Ferno 2027
- Airport retail solutions
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