Kapila Ireland is Editor at DFNI-Frontier, which has been informing, connecting and inspiring travel retail executives & buyers, brands, landlords and distributors for almost 40 years. With 20 years’ experience as a journalist, Kapila leads the editorial content strategy across a portfolio of print, digital, research and events at DFNI-Frontier. She has spoken and moderated discussions at many industry events, including the DFNI Cruise Conference since its inception in 2018. She joined DFNI in 2013 as Digital and Deputy Editor. In 2018, as Editor, she successfully oversaw the merger of the DFNI and Frontier brands, bringing together the magazines and events, including the annual DFNI Conference and renowned Frontier Awards, under one roof. Prior to joining DFNI, Kapila gained considerable experience as a business journalist in the financial sector at posts in London, New York, Hong Kong and Cape Town.