Registration has opened for the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, which runs from 12 to 16 May at the Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore.
Event passes are now available through the TFWA website, with registration to remain open until 4 April.
Among the brands to have confirmed their attendance are Hermès, Shiseido, Kering Eyewear, SK-II Group, La Prairie, Lacoste, Swarovski, JTI, Beam Suntory and many more.
Similar to previous TFWA events, this year’s gathering will feature conference sessions and networking opportunities throughout the week.
For the first time, the exhibition will kick off on the Monday (13 May) afternoon.
TFWA i.lab Asia will take place on level 1 of the Marina Bay Sands, allowing delegates the opportunity to explore innovative industry concepts.
The event will begin with a welcome cocktail at the Flower Dome in Gardens by the Bay.
The networking will continue on Monday and Tuesday (13 and 14 May) at the TFWA Asia Pacific Lounge held in partnership with Qatar Duty Free on level 4 of the Marina Bay Sands, and will culminate with a finale at the Singapore Social Club in Sentosa on Wednesday (15 May).
More details on the programme are available on the TFWA website.
TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference is officially hosted by Changi Airport Group, while China Duty Free Group is a diamond sponsor of the event.
Other high-profile sponsors include the city of Singapore, the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, Avolta, Mondelēz International and Qatar Duty Free. The TFWA Conference is also supported by Nestlé, Lindt and Skross.
Products are offered at the TFWA Asia Pacific Lounge by Duty Free Global, Liviko-Crafter’s, Heineken, Santa Margherita, Mondelēz International, Wonderful Pistachios and Perfetti Van Melle.
TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen said: “This year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference is certainly shaping up to be another unmissable event. Interest is already high, and an encouraging number of brands and retailers have firmed up their plans to join us in Singapore.
“TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference is the regional summit of the duty free and travel retail community – and we’re certainly looking forward to bringing the industry together in Asia once again.” ✈
