Travel Retail Index Launched Digital Industry Platform
The new searchable directory helps companies connect across the global travel retail sector.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Travel — General
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Travel Retail Index has debuted a digital platform designed to help organizations identify and connect with partners throughout the global travel retail industry. Founded by Mirabela Lauterbach, the directory categorizes participants into retail channels, brands, products, and service providers.
Why it matters
The platform was developed to streamline networking and business identification for firms operating within the complex global travel retail market. By providing a centralized, reviewed database, it aims to foster clearer communication between industry stakeholders.
The platform requires a mandatory review process for all entries to ensure categorization. Future membership pricing includes a €500 annual fee for Featured status and €1,000 annually for Partner access.
The players
Travel Retail Index
This is a digital platform and organization that maintains a searchable directory for the travel retail sector.
Mirabela Lauterbach
She is the founder of the Travel Retail Index platform.
The details
The site categorizes participants into four distinct areas: retail channels, brands, products, and industry stakeholders. All directory entries undergo a formal review process before they appear on the live platform to maintain categorization standards.
Timeline
The Travel Retail Index platform launched on October 5, 2026.
The free membership beta period is scheduled to conclude in January 2027.
An executive panel will be hosted in Davos on January 18, 2027.
Roadmap
The platform functions as a vertical-specific version of the LinkedIn professional networking platform tailored for travel retail. It follows the pattern set by LinkedIn by centralizing professional connectivity, but it narrows the focus to specific industry stakeholders.
Industry partners currently have access to free Community listings until the end of the beta period in January 2027. After this date, organizations must choose between the €500 Featured or €1,000 Partner membership tiers to remain listed.
The takeaway
Centralizing industry data through digital platforms reduces the friction often found in navigating international supply chains. Professionals can utilize these directories to identify potential service providers and brand partners more efficiently.
What happens next
The company will hold an executive panel on January 18, 2027, in Davos.
Further reading
Learn more about developments in the sector via the Travel — General section.
More information
Explore the full directory on the Travel Retail Index platform.
Source note: This article includes information reported by DFNI.
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