ASIA PACIFIC. Some 260 brands have confirmed their participation in this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, which will be staged in the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore from 10-14 May.
This is the 20th edition of the event and registration is now open.
Among the new companies confirmed are Moët Hennessy, Beam Suntory and SABMiller in the liquor category; Radley London, Diesel and Lollipops Paris in fashion; Favarger, Galler and Leonidas in confectionery; MTG Japan, Nivea and Rituals in fragrances & cosmetics; Altimetre in gifts & toys; Misaki and Ogon in jewellery & watches, and KT&G in tobacco.
Some exhibitors, including Calvin Klein Jeans and La Prairie, have increased their exhibition space significantly, noted TFWA, which added that Changi Airport Group is also returning this year.
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The TFWA Asia Pacific will take place once again at the Marina Bay Sands |
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Last year saw a total of 261 exhibiting companies on the trade floor |
In 2014 there were over 250 stands at the show and nearly 2,700 visitors, 37% of whom were described as “key buyers from airports, airlines, ferries, cruiselines, downtown and cross-border stores”.
Following a Welcoming Cocktail on Sunday evening, the 2015 event will get underway formally on Monday 11th with a business conference and workshops.
Networking opportunities will include a poolside Chill-Out Party, a Singapore Swing Party, a golf tournament organised in partnership with Interparfums, a Tai Chi session sponsored by Pandora, the TFWA Asia Pacific Bar also sponsored by exhibitors and the ONE2ONE pre-arranged meetings service.
Further details can be found at www.tfwa.com
