FRANCE. Tax Free World Association says that it will host the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2021 in the glamour event’s traditional venue of Cannes, France from 26 to 30 September.
As reported, the 2020 edition of the flagship Cannes event had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Location and surface previously rented in 2019 by exhibitors is reserved for those companies, TFWA said.
TFWA will apply the same price policy as in 2019, i.e. frozen stand prices allied to a Loyalty Programme bonus for eligible companies. A bare stand will be available at €478 per square metre and a shell scheme stand at €781 per square metre.
TFWA President Jaya Singh said: “We’re delighted to confirm our preparations to ensure the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference can return later this year. It has been great to see the early excitement among our members and exhibitors around our return to Cannes, and we’re looking forward to telling you more about this exciting event in the coming months.”
TFWA deepens links with fellow trade associations
In related news, TFWA said that it is to widen representation within affiliate trade associations.
Following the recent election of new President Jaya Singh and the new Board, TFWA said that it aims to share the diversity and broad expertise of its Board members more effectively.
A more co-ordinated approach to relationships with other industry bodies will ensure that TFWA plays its part in enabling the industry to speak with one voice and with a common purpose, the association said.
Such an approach will also help to minimise duplication of effort as the industry’s leading associations work together to highlight the travel retail channel’s value across global and local economies, TFWA said.
• TFWA President Jaya Singh will represent TFWA on the Duty Free World Council Board
• TFWA Vice President Finance Frédéric Garcia-Pelayo will represent TFWA on the MEADFA Board
• TFWA Vice President Commercial Donatienne de Fontaines-Guillaume will represent TFWA on the ETRC Board
• TFWA Vice President Corporate Sam Gerber will represent TFWA on the APTRA Board
“I’m fortunate to serve on a very talented and experienced TFWA Board, and I’m keen that we share their experience and insights with our friends serving on trade bodies around the world,” said Singh.
“At this time of crisis, we place greater value than ever on industry outreach, and TFWA is determined to support the vital work being done on behalf of our industry by our sister associations.”
