WEDNESDAY 14 MAY TFWA ASIA PACIFIC EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE 2014 22 SHOW OPENS Comprehensive news from the exhibition floor 04 CHILL-OUT PARTY Last night at the SkyPark, Marina Bay Sands 09 WATCHES & JEWELLERY The bold & the beautiful 28 NEW AND RETURNING EXHIBITORS Welcome to Singapore Scan this code to visit tfwa.com Sponsored by: T I R C Luxurious jewellery parure’s, expertly handcra ed in 18ct gold and containing the very rare Welsh gold, as used by British Royalty since 1911 Visit Clogau at stand C2 at the TFWA Asia Pacifi c Exhibition, Sands Exhibition Centre, Marina Bay, Singapore, 11th - 15th May 2014 www.clogau.com @Clogau www.facebook.com/clogaugold TFWA ASIA PACIFIC EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 WELCOME MESSAGE INTRODUCTION area of the website. Of celebrity diva Ting course, we are constantly Ting. It’s going to be a COMBINING CONTINUITY – considering ways to add fabulous evening – let’s to and improve these just hope the rain holds AND INNOVATION marketing tools; if you off this year! It starts at have any suggestions, 20:00, so do leave good please do let us know. time to get to the venue Marketing is an ever- meetings service, first 256 in total, as always ongoing with information You can contact us via from your hotel. changing subject; it is introduced seven years with a mix of categories provided through the [email protected]. I must also thank vital that we keep the ago. Last year some that reflects the nature of TFWA website, enews, The marketing team is our many and varied offer fresh and innova- 300 meetings were the travel retail industry. LinkedIn and dedicated also responsible for the sponsors for this week’s tive and constantly held between airports, We also strive to offer newsletter for TFWA social activities here social events, the strive to improve in all airlines, retailers and continuity in the market- members. Media remain in Singapore. For your Conference, the TFWA areas. In some depart- brands and in 2014 we ing tools provided to vital to us in communi- convenience, this year we Asia Pacific Bar and the ments, however, expect that figure to assist all participants to cating our messages and introduced a breakfast Golf tournament last continuity is key. In increase quite signifi- use this week’s event in alongside our busy press service at the popular weekend. We really do putting together all cantly by the end of the the very best possible service, the photo service TFWA Asia Pacific Bar, appreciate your support. the elements for TFWA week. These meetings way. From compli- is now well established which I do hope you As always, a complete Asia Pacific Exhibition offer real added value mentary WiFi onsite and used. have taken advantage review of this week will & Conference 2014, it to exhibitors and are for all, to touch screen This is also the second of… tomorrow is the last be on the TFWA website was crucial to ensure especially useful for information screens, to year of the TFWA opportunity! Otherwise shortly after the event, that continuity. new brands looking the smartphone and web Product Showcase which we remained consist- enabling you to relive for a foothold in this app, we do all we can to enables exhibitors to ent with our offer this the most memorable One of the great market- dynamic region. make your week as easy upload details of their year, knowing that highlights of what ing success stories of This year we welcome 60 ‘to navigate’ as possible! new launches online. It the venues work – but has undoubtedly been this show, for example, new and returning exhibi- Outside the exhibition, has proved to be a very introducing new and another very unique and has been the ONE2ONE tors to the event out of the work is, of course, popular and much viewed innovative themes! wonderful event. I do hope you enjoyed the theme at Sunday’s wonderful Welcom- ing Cocktail at Raffles THIS IS ALSO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE Hotel and are all ready for tonight’s Singapore TFWA PRODUCT SHOWCASE WHICH Swing Party at the ENABLES EXHIBITORS TO UPLOAD DETAILS historic Alkaff Mansion. We have a very thrilling OF THEIR NEW LAUNCHES ONLINE. IT HAS programme planned PROVED TO BE A VERY POPULAR AND MUCH for you tonight under the theme ‘Beauty and Carla Guiducci VIEWED AREA OF THE WEBSITE. Art’, including a perfor- Vice-President mance by the worldwide Marketing, TFWA Reminder of locations TFWA PRODUCT within the Marina NEW BREAKFAST SHOWCASE SERVICE Bay Sands Expo & The TFWA Product Showcase New this year is the breakfast service, which is available in is the ideal place for Convention Center: the TFWA Asia Pacific Bar today and tomorrow, 08:00-09:30. journalists and buyers to find Level 4, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center comprehensive details on the brand innovations being presented at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference. • Two exhibition levels: Basement 2 (as last year) and Level 1 (at street level) Many of the exhibiting brands PRESS CENTRE: have uploaded information on the latest launches across all • Registration desks and ONE2ONE Lounge: Level 1 LEVEL 1 product categories. Visitors can search for products by brand, company or product sector. Please note that the Press Centre this year has a new • Conference/Workshops & TFWA offices: Level 3 location on Level 1 of the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center. • TFWA Asia Pacific Bar: Level 4 • New sushi bar: Level 1 WiFi • Asian Bar: Basement 2 SERVICE • Western Bar: Basement 2 TFWA is pleased to provide free WiFi access within the exhibition halls. • Well-Being Area: Level 1 Scan the QR code or visit Please choose the SSID TFWA_APE&C and www.tfwaproductshowcase.com enter TFWA2014 as the password. 3 – TFWA DAILY CHILL-OUT PARTY TFWA ASIA PACIFIC EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 01 Alain Maingreaud, Managing 03 David Butler, In-flight 01 Director, TFWA, and Michael Sales Director, Travel Payne, Executive Director, Retail; Marianne Jensen, International Association of Travel Retail Regional Airport Duty Free Stores. Sales Manager, Group Export; Maria Højgaard, 02 Bo Keller, Export Manager; Marketing Manager, Hatthaya Santisettachai, Group Export and Travel Representative; and Jan Retail; and Julian Mullins, Jacobsen, Managing Director, Vice President, Travel all of Jacobsens Bakery. Retail, all of Pandora. 02 03 04 05 04 Thom Rankin, Vice-President Conferences & 06 Maria-Giulia Agnoli, Travel Retail Manager Europe 06 07 Research, TFWA; Philip Gerzon, Strategic Advisor South, Middle East & Major Accounts, and Vivian International Fashion Business Development, LS travel Li, Travel Retail Manager Asia Pacific, both Furla; retail; Sarah Branquinho, President, ETRC; and Erik Alessandra Visconti, Vice-President, TFWA; and Gerry Juul-Mortensen, President, TFWA. Munday, Global Travel Retail Director, Furla. 05 Michael Barrett, Executive Officer, APTRA; Kylie 07 Marine Obin, Marketing Manager, Interparfums; Watson, CEO, and Sarah Leonard, Sales & Marketing, Punk’s Katia Laroque; Frédéric Chapel, Export both Nutworks; Grant Fleming, Operations and Manager, Jacques Bogart; Estelle Santoro, Regional Marketing Director, LS travel retail Asia. Export Manager, PUIG; Alexis Vincienne, Export Manager, Interparfums; and Kara Saunders, Regional Business Director, CircleSquare. 4 – TFWA DAILY TFWA ASIA PACIFIC EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 CHILL-OUT PARTY CHILL- OUT PARTY From the 57th floor of the spectacular Marina Bay Sands Hotel the view is breathtaking, and last night that was the background for the Chill-Out Party, kindly sponsored by Tic Tac. The evening was a remarkable one that mixed relaxation with fun – featuring massages, scintillating games and socialising in a truly unbeatable setting. 5 – TFWA DAILY TFWA ASIA PACIFIC EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 DFNI AWARDS The 17th annual DFNI Awards for Travel-Retail in Asia-Pacific took place last night at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. THE WINNERS Savour BEST INFLIGHT TRAVEL RETAILER IN ASIA/PACIFIC DFASS Singapore Pte Ltd the wave BEST CRUISE/FERRY TRAVEL RETAILER IN ASIA/PACIFIC of tastes Star Cruises BEST TRAVEL RETAILER OPERATING IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY IN ASIA/PACIFIC King Power International Group – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport MIDDLE EAST TRAVEL RETAILER OF THE YEAR Dubai Duty Free ASIA/PACIFIC TRAVEL RETAILER OF THE YEAR DFS Group AIRPORT AUTHORITY WITH THE MOST SUPPORTIVE APPROACH TO TRAVEL-RETAIL Hong Kong International Airport BEST WEBSITE SERVING THE ASIA/PACIFIC TRAVELLING CONSUMER Korean Air – www.cyberskyshop.com BEST NEW SHOP OPENING IN ASIA/PACIFIC (SINCE APRIL 2013) DFS Group – Hong Kong International Airport MOST INNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCT (INTRODUCED IN YOUR OUTLET SINCE APRIL 2013) PUIG – Invictus by Paco Rabanne ASIA/PACIFIC SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR Estée Lauder Travel Retail AIRPORT TRAVEL RETAILER OF THE YEAR IN ASIA/PACIFIC DFS Group – Changi Airport Savour Guylian’s chocolate Sea Shells, marbled with 100% pure, silky smooth milk, dark and white Belgian chocolate. Each shell is fi lled with Guylian’s signature Hazelnut Praliné. Savour the wave of tastes. The World’s Favourite Belgian Chocolates www.guylian.com © 2014 Chocolaterie Guylian N.V., Belgium TFAP_Dailies_398x133,5mm.indd 1 06/05/14 18:25 TFWA ASIA PACIFIC EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 SOCIAL PROGRAMME PARTY TIME Tonight, 20:00, Alkaff Mansion TFWA ASIA PACIFIC BAR The Singapore Swing Party is always a highlight of the week. Guests will experience a night of Italian beauty Wednesday 14 May to Thursday 15 May and art, featuring stilt-walkers,