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THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER TFWA WORLD EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE 2016 NEW PRODUCT PREVIEWS11 SPECIAL REPORT THECONFECTIONERY LATEST LAUNCHESReasons to be different: 1, 2, 3 05 MEADFA CONFERENCE Bringing together industry leaders from the Middle East and Africa 0408 CONFERENCETFWA &INFLIGHT WORKSHOPS PROGRAMMEFOCUS Asia:WORKSHOP Shaping the World Full report from yesterday 0609 NEW AND RETURNINGTFWA EXHIBITORSRESEARCH MajorWORKSHOP brands debuting inKey Singapore findings from two in-depth reports 1922 LEISURE ANDEXHIBITION SOCIAL NEWS ACTIVITIESComprehensive coverage Fullfrom programme the show floor SEND TFWA A Scan this code MESSAGE ON Sponsored by: to visit tfwa.com @TFWAnews TFWA WORLD EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER 2016 WELCOME MESSAGE INTRODUCTION DOING RIGHT BY OUR BUSINESS Today, TFWA members will help them in their day-to-day and figures about our history and a community care centre for I am certain that as we move into have an even greater say business. The TFWA Handbook, growth over the years. street children in Cap-Haitien, this next chapter in our history, in how their association which is available to members Since the association’s inception, Haiti. There’s more informa- the new team will champion our is run. 2016 is an election only, is now in its second lending a helping hand to those tion about these and the other industry and those that work year, and the TFWA Board edition. Packed with useful less fortunate than ourselves has worthy causes we support on the within it with the same passion election is taking place at background on the industry, always been an essential part TFWA Care website, which was and enthusiasm that has shaped this morning’s AGM, after together with a comprehensive of TFWA’s remit. In 2016, our launched last year. our last 30 years. the Management Committee who’s who of the key players in TFWA Care initiative supported We always like to hear from our election on Wednesday. the sector, the handbook is not 12 charities nominated by TFWA members – whether that’s to only essential reading for those members and selected by the make sure we continue to meet Whatever the outcomes, our new to duty free & travel retail, TFWA management commit- their needs, or simply to hear philosophy of ‘by the trade for but also a powerful reference tee. Each year, we assess the their news and find out how the trade’ is the starting point tool for those who’ve been in nominated causes according to a their week at Cannes is going. of all that we say and do here the business for decades. number of strict criteria, including Huge thanks to all those who at TFWA. This commitment is The TFWA activity report, which the tangible benefits they bring shared their experiences on as strong today as it was when can be found at www.tfwa.com, to people in need. This year, we Twitter with @TFWAnews, and our association was founded contains all the key information are supporting two new chari- to those who have followed us • over 30 years ago. about TFWA – from details on ties – The Hope Foundation, which on LinkedIn during the year to Of course, central to that focus all our members, profiles of our rescues children from the streets keep up-to-date with the latest Frédéric Garcia-Pelayo is providing our members with board and information about our and slums of Kolkata, India, and information about TFWA’s events Vice-President support and resources that will management committee, to facts Streethearts, which provides and services. Finance, TFWA ONE2ONE MEETINGS SERVICE TODAY AND TOMORROW New this year at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is the ONE2ONE pre-arranged meetings service. The service is a tailormade opportunity for exhibiting brands, key buyers, airports and trade agents to meet face-to- face. TFWA’s ONE2ONE team will assist you during the event to organise meetings and to ensure that you make the most valuable use of your time. Meetings will take place directly on exhibitors stands, today from 09:00 to 18:00 and tomorrow from 09:00 to 12:00. 215 meetings were pre-scheduled, and more meetings are being organised onsite. TFWA WINS AWARD TFWA has been recognised as ‘Best Exhibition Organiser’ at the 2016 Singapore Tourism Awards, in recognition of TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2015. TFWA ANNUAL GENERAL EXHIBITORS URGED TO HELP CARITAS MEETING, 09:00 TODAY Suppliers of fragrances, cosmetics, confectionery and other gifts are invited to support the Caritas Secours Catholique charity. During the show today, members of the Caritas team will distribute special bags marked with their logo to all A reminder that the TFWA Annual General Meeting takes place this morning at 09:00 in Auditorium K on Level 4 of the Palais des Festi- companies who would like to donate products to benefit disadvantaged people. The bags will be collected from stands on vals. Attendance is for TFWA Members only. Friday morning. TFWA would like to thank all those who participate in this scheme for their generosity. 3 – TFWA DAILY TM - MEADFA2016 - Annonce Presse «Identite» pour DAILY AP - Format : 250 x 353 mm - Format utile : 230 x 333 mm TFWA WORLD EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER 2016 MEADFA Vice Chairman and CEO, Dubai MEADFA Duty Free, will then discuss the opportunities ahead at a time of change. Lagardère Travel CONFERENCE Retail CEO Dag Rasmussen will talk about how the Middle East ON TRACK plays a vital role in the retailer’s development plans. “MEADFA is a region of FOR SUCCESS tremendous opportunities,” said Staunton. “We have an exciting mix of industry experts from operators and suppliers speak- This year’s MEADFA Conference, which is ing at the conference, from all corners of the MEADFA region. managed by TFWA on behalf of MEADFA, We wish to share a balanced takes place at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel conference agenda and will also have thought-provoking speak- & Conference Centre, close to Dubai Sean Staunton, MEADFA President: “We’re delighted to be bringing some ers from outside the industry, truly fascinating speakers to Dubai at the end of November and we’re International Airport, on 28-29 November. such as Vrinda Singh, Industry certain that this event will provide much food for thought for all those who Yesterday, Sean Staunton, MEADFA President, Analyst, Travel – Google.” are looking to develop their business in this exciting market.” He added that there will be provided an update on the agenda. “insights into the vital Millennial – will provide an update on sponsored by Dufry Sharjah takes generation of shoppers”. The issues including the defence of place on 27 November, and the With pre-registration addressing tourism and travel ‘Millennials in the Middle East’ air passenger rights, packaging Gala Dinner sponsored by Dubai figures looking healthy, next trends, along with the latest session will examine how the regulations, and tobacco and Duty Free will be on 28 November. month’s MEADFA Confer- retail developments. behaviour, choices and priorities liquor restrictions. The session “We’re delighted to be bringing ence in Dubai is shaping up Following a welcome address by of Millennial travellers differ will feature MEADFA President some truly fascinating speakers to be a highly successful MEADFA President Sean Staun- from those of their parents. Sean Staunton and Sarah to Dubai at the end of November event. A record attendance ton, UNTWO Regional Director Google’s Singh will be joined in Branquinho, ETRC President and and we’re certain that this of over 600 is anticipated. Middle East Amr Abdel Ghaffar the session by Elena Nikolova, Corporate Communications & event will provide much food for will speak about travel trends creator of an award-winning External Affairs Director, Dufry. thought for all those who are The conference will offer and how the tourism business blog for Muslim Millennials. The event will also feature looking to develop their business invaluable insight into a region is vital for prosperity and peace. Another important session – several networking opportuni- in this exciting market,” Staun- undergoing significant change, Colm McLoughlin, Executive ‘Confronting industry challenges’ ties. The Welcome Cocktail ton concluded. Discover our Heritage Collection Votre r hocolatie Maître C depuis Visit us at TFWA Cannes, Blue village D24 EXHIBITION NEWS TFWA WORLD EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER 2016 characteristic of the Pommery style. Presented in a stunning turquoise BLUE SKY bottle with textured glass, Royal Blue Sky comes in standard 75cl and larger DRINKING 1.5-litre magnum sizes retailing at €60 and €120. It will be launched as an Vranken Pommery, one of the oldest and exclusive offer with Aelia in Paris Charles most innovative of champagne houses, is de Gaulle in December followed by a launching Royal Blue Sky or ‘Pommery programme of activations in Europe, the sur glace’ at TFWA World Exhibition & US, and the Nordics. Conference this week. Spotting a differ- “This is one of our most exciting ence in the way people drink champagne, launches since Pommery broke the or indeed any fizz, in hot weather adding mould with POP in 1999 in a 20cl bottle Outstanding Contribution to the Industry: ice at any time of the day, Pommery’s for those on the go,” exclaimed Myriam Erik Juul-Mortensen, TFWA President cellar master created this line extension Renard, Deputy Export Director, Vranken to meet this need. He found the right Pommery Monopole. balance so that when ice is added the wine is given a freshness and vivacity Red Village H22 2016 FRONTIER AWARDS WINNERS Partnership Initiative