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EXHIBITION IS BACK!

The last year and a half have not been easy for anyone with the need to adapt to a world that has changed and is continuing to change. Flexibility is something that everyone has had to get used to and the TFWA Exhibition is no exception.

NEW DATES AND OPENINg HOURS

The changes to the TFWA show can be seen immediately by looking at the calendar and the times: the dates are from Sunday evening 24 October to Thursday afternoon, 28 October, giving exhibitors more time to prepare for the show after the summer break. Four days of show instead of five make it more compact, but the working day has been

After a long wait, Cannes is once again the venue for travel retail’s most important international appointment from 24 to 28 October

extended, with opening hours now from 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. (except for the last day, when the doors will close at 5.00 p.m.) so that delegates can achieve more by starting earlier and finishing later.

THE DIgITAL SIDE

TFWA i.lab goes 100% digital this year on the TFWA 365 platform, a year-round resources built on the three pillars of Discovery, learning and Networking, where the TFWA World Conference will be livestreamed, and where follow-up ONE2ONE meetings can be arranged up to 15 days after the event closes.

A SAFE SHOW

With the ease of restrictions imposed by the Covid 19 pandemic and growing confidence, TFWA World Exhibition is confident, as TFWA President Jaya Singh says, “that the return of this event is what the duty free and travel retail industry needs to help it back on its feet.” Every precaution is being taken to ensure a safe and successful show, as the President’s words confirm: “We’re working hard to make sure we deliver a safe, business-focused and impactful event that sows the seeds of future business success for delegates.” The city of Cannes is also working hard to provide a safe, business-ready environment with strict hygiene measures in hotels, restaurants and transport links. The Palais des Festivals, venue of the show, offers a 24-hour medical concierge service including online consultation with general or specialist doctors, leaving delegates free to focus on getting the most from their time in Cannes. Support from the industry for this year’s show continues to increase, with more than 200 brands and many major buying companies confirming their intention to attend the event, and more than 10,000 square metres of Exhibition floorspace secured in the Palais des Festivals. The presence of big brand names like Chanel, L’Oréal, Lacoste and Ermenegildo Zegna is confirmed as well as the participation of major travel retailers such as DFS Group, Dufry, Lagardère Travel Retail, Gebr. Heinemann, Dubai Duty Free and Qatar Duty Free.

There will be the usual opportunities to mix with colleagues and make new contacts, capitalizing on the great networking benefits the event is famous for. It’s back to business at TFWA Cannes 2021 with a format focused on the essentials and ambition of being more productive than ever this year for delegates.