Leading retailers, landlords and distributors have confirmed their attendance at TFWA World Exhibition, held from 29 September to 3 October 2024, including international operators Avolta, Gebr Heinemann, Lagardère Travel Retail, CDFG, Dubai Duty Free, DFA and DFS.
International airports, airlines and cruise lines have also registered delegates at an early stage this year, while brand regional distributors such as Bluebell, Luxasia, Overseas Distribution, Eternal and Beauté Luxe Duty Free have confirmed they will send substantial delegations to Cannes.
Among this year’s suppliers are L’Oréal, LVMH Beauty and Estée Lauder in fragrances and cosmetics; Diageo, Pernod Ricard and Suntory Global Spirits in wine and spirits; and Hermès, Giorgio Armani and Zegna in fashion.
Other big names include EssilorLuxottica, Safilo and Thélios in the eyewear category; Swarovski and Thomas Sabo in jewellery; and Ferrero, Mars, Nestlé, Kusmi Tea and Fauchon in confectionery and fine food.
This year will also see the return of Philip Morris International after an absence.
During the conference on Monday starting at 09:00, and a workshop session entitled Reimagining Travel Retail which will run on Tuesday from 08:00, delegates will hear from a high calibre range of speakers. The exhibition halls will be open from Monday afternoon to Thursday.
The inspiring TFWA i.lab will offer exhibition visitors the opportunity to explore fresh ways to engage the travelling consumer, while the TFWA ONE2ONE meeting service will provide plenty of opportunity for exhibiting brands, key buyers, airports and trade agents to focus on the serious business of the week, TFWA said.
The networking programme will begin with a pétanque tournament on Sunday morning, sponsored by Haribo and Bloom Dead Sea Life.
Also on Sunday, a blind football and wheelchair rugby tournament will be organised by Stade Toulousain Wheelchair Rugby Association and m1nd-set.
This will be followed by the Nuit Blanche opening cocktail party held at the Carlton Beach from 19:00. The dress code is smart-casual with "a touch of white", TFWA said. Access to all networking events is complimentary for badge holders.
The TFWA Lounge will return with both after-work and night-time sessions taking place on Monday and Tuesday between 18:30-21:00 and 22:00-01:00.
A highlight of the week will be the Starry Night closing party to mark TFWA’s 40th anniversary, which will take place on Wednesday evening from 20:00-02:00. Attendees are invited to dress in their glamorous best with "a dash of gold".
TFWA thanked all sponsors of this year’s event, including the main partner of the TFWA Lounge, Qatar Duty Free, TFWA Lounge sponsor Mondelēz International, and product distribution sponsors Santa Margherita, Heineken, Crafter’s, Duty Free Global, Nemiroff Vodka, Perfetti Van Melle, Wonderful Pistachios and Seeberger.
TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen said: “In my final year as President, the delight of hosting such an inspiring event has not faded. I, like many others across the industry I’m sure, am very much looking forward to meeting with colleagues as we mark TFWA’s 40th anniversary.”
To see the full event programme, see: https://www.tfwa.com/programme/tfwa-world-exhibition-and-conference/2024.
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