THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER TFWA WORLD EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE 2017 NEW PRODUCT PREVIEWS11 SPECIAL REPORT THECONFECTIONERY LATEST LAUNCHESSo good you’ll want to share 0405 CONFERENCEMEADFA &CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS PROGRAMMEBringing together industry leaders from the Middle East Asia:and Africa Shaping the World 0608 NEWTFWA AND RETURNINGDIGITAL EXHIBITORSVILLAGE Major brands debuting inReports Singapore on the latest digital innovations 1922 LEISUREEXHIBITION ANDNEWS SOCIAL ACTIVITIESComprehensive coverage Fullfrom programme the show floor SEND TFWA A Scan this code MESSAGE ON FOLLOW US ON Sponsored by: to visit tfwa.com @TFWAnews TFWA WORLD EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER 2017 WELCOME MESSAGE INTRODUCTION THE HARD WORK THAT PAID OFF This week there has been retail as an essential element in EU. Both research studies have NOTES FOR YOUR DIARY: and forecasts as requested by much talk of the 70th their commercial mix. We wish all been compiled by travel indus- • Don’t forget to visit TFWA the management committee. anniversary of duty free and a happy 70th anniversary! try analyst ForwardKeys. Digital Village for an update He monitors the execution of travel retail. This is indeed We are living in turbulent times. It’s gratifying that we continue on the latest digital trends, the forecast budget through- a significant milestone, and Uncertainty in the Middle East and to share our success with innovative products, and out the financial year and one which we should be certain parts of Asia are troubling, people across the world high-tech services to help prepares the financial report very proud to have reached. particularly as both regions have who are less fortunate. The improve retail performance to be presented to the annual contributed significantly to our charities that are chosen to • Thank you to all those general meeting. Frédéric It’s fair to say, however, that industry’s growth in recent years. receive aid from our TFWA who’ve shared their news Garcia-Pelayo is Chief Operat- these sorts of achievements But we are also seeing some Care programme are selected and experience throughout ing Officer of Interparfums. don’t happen by accident, and it positive developments. Improve- from causes nominated by our the week here in Cannes on has taken much hard work for ment in many economies in members, so we know that they Twitter @TFWAnews The Vice-President Corporate us to get where we are today. Europe has to be welcomed, and are concerns that are dear to • Follow us on LinkedIn and is responsible for all matters Our industry is made up of we should remember that Europe our members’ hearts. Facebook to find out more regarding the respect of many talented and industrious remains a very important market TFWA is supporting four new about what’s going on this the association’s articles of individuals, and together we are for our business. charities this year. These week, and during the rest association and the rules and overcoming the difficulties we Our own association continues to are Folohaiti which works on of the duty free and travel regulations. She supervises have faced over the years. grow and evolve as our industry disaster relief after Hurricane retail year the administrative matters of We have all played a part in shifts. In 2017, we welcomed Matthew destroyed much of the association in collaboration keeping our industry on its 45 new companies. These the island of Haiti, Kampuchea The Vice-President Finance is with the Vice-President Finance, prosperous path. TFWA is an included 11 each in fashion, Balopp which provides free responsible for defining strategy and is also responsible for the association of brands that have accessories and leather goods, access to sports and group and monitoring the association’s administration of the process continuously developed products, fragrances and cosmetics, and activities to children in Phnom financial affairs. In collaboration required for new exhibitors and collections, retail concepts and wine and spirits. Geographically Penh, LittleBigHelp which with the Managing Director, members. Alessandra Visconti is displays that engage and inspire. our membership continues to aims to improve the lives of he prepares the annual budget Managing Director of Reflecta. These brands have evolved, expand, with new members slum children in Kolkata, and adapted, and raised their game from the Middle East, Asia and OneSight which has created when it comes to new lines that the Americas. a programme to equip local are perfect for the travel retail Our research programme, which authorities in developing environment and new ways of has always been an essential countries to establish ‘vision displaying their ranges that make benefit for our members, is centres’ within their existing the product ever more desirable. constantly being updated. healthcare systems. We would Retailers have provided The latest initiatives include like to thank all those who platforms for the industry that a report examining the Asia have taken part in fundraising are some of the most spectacu- Pacific outbound travel market, activities this week or during lar spaces in retail. They have and a study called A Year After the rest of the year for their invested substantially and fruit- the Brexit Vote, which takes a continued support. fully in improving service and closer look at UK inbound and As the week nears its end, we Frédéric Garcia-Pelayo Alessandra Visconti merchandising. Similarly, airport outbound markets a year after wish you the very best during Vice-President Vice-President authorities have fully embraced Britain’s decision to leave the the final days here in Cannes. Finance, TFWA Corporate, TFWA TFWA DIGITAL VILLAGE EXHIBITORS URGED TO HELP CARITAS The TFWA Digital Village, located at Gare Maritime, was officially opened yesterday morning, and is open for a further two full days Suppliers of fragrances, cosmetics, today and tomorrow. Portland Design will compere an Ideas Lab in the confectionery and other gifts are invited to support the Caritas Secours Catholique TFWA Digital Village from 09:00-10:00 tomorrow. Learn more about charity. During the show today, members the TFWA Digital Village on pages 8 and 9. of the Caritas team will distribute special bags marked with their logo to all companies who would like to donate Thank you to the Digital Village products to benefit disadvantaged people. TFWA Digital Opening Cocktail The bags will be collected from stands on Village Wi-Fi sponsored by: Friday morning. TFWA would like to thank sponsor: all those who participate in this scheme for their generosity. SODIP: NEW Please note that SODIP has a new stand TFWA ANNUAL STAND LOCATION location: Mediterranean Village N7. GENERAL CONTROL FOR ACCESS TO MEETING, TFWA’s partnership with Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has several advantages 09:00 TODAY for delegates attending TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. Pop-up THE EXHIBITION A reminder that the TFWA Annual experiential bars designed by TFWA Digital Village exhibitor Depack and TFWA Registration Pavilion General Meeting takes place this Please collect your badge at the located in Terminals 1 and 2 are welcoming arriving visitors and exhibitors morning at 09:00 in Auditorium K on before then passing through the security check on the with a complimentary glass of Freixenet rosé cava. The airport will give Level 4 of the Palais des Festivals. Parvis of the Palais des Festivals. AIRPORT delegates a special 10% price reduction across a selection of brands available in airport stores on presentation of their TFWA World Exhibition Attendance is for TFWA Members only. OFFERS & Conference visitor or exhibitor badges. Client : AEROPORT NICE Ref. 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Topics to be debated will include the HARIRI TO HEADLINE rapidly-changing, increasingly youthful consumer base in the AT MEADFA Gulf and the Levant, and the CONFERENCE future of duty free & travel retail in African airports. The MEADFA Conference will also be honoured by the presence of H.E. Avedis Haitham A. M. Al-Majali, President of MEADFA: “We are honoured to have an esteemed roster of industry leaders speaking at our event and have no doubt our Guidanian, Lebanon’s Minister This year’s MEADFA Conference, which is delegates will find their insight fascinating. We look forward to welcoming our guests of Tourism. Also speaking at to what I’m certain will be another successful conference.” managed by TFWA on behalf of MEADFA, the event will be one of the takes place at the historic Phoenicia pioneers of the regional indus- Once again, there will be to what I’m certain will be try, Phoenicia Trading Company numerous opportunities to another successful conference,” Hotel, one of Beirut’s landmark venues, Chairman Mohamed Zeidan; the network over three days. commented Haitham A. M. on 20-21 November. Yesterday, Haitham Secretary-General of ACI Africa Official host Beirut Duty Free Al-Majali, President of MEADFA. Ali Tounsi; and South African will welcome delegates to a Erik Juul-Mortensen, President A.