Among the 441 stands that have been confirmed thus far at the annual event, which opens in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on 20th October, are 46 companies that are either new to the forum or returning after a short break.
“The range and diversity of brand-owners who choose to exhibit at TFWA World Exhibition is always tremendous and every year we are delighted to welcome more major international companies to the floor. Some are at the beginning of their foray into duty free and travel retail, others are established, but all bring new products, ideas and excitement to an already rich and vibrant trade floor,” commented TFWA Vice President Corporate, Alessandra Visconti.
“TFWA World Exhibition is the largest and the most influential event in the calendar of this dynamic industry and, in my view, the best just gets better every year. If you want to succeed in duty free and travel retail – either as a supplier or as a retailer – you really ought to be there.”
Among the 441 stands that have been confirmed thus far at the annual event, which opens in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on 20th October, are 46 companies that are either new to the forum or returning after a short break.
Included in this line-up of new exhibitors are internationally renowned brands such as Versace, Coach, Burberry Fragrances, Haribo, Ritter Sport, Agatha, Armagnac Janneau, Distell, Napapijri and Paul & Shark. Among the companies returning after a short break are Philips and Paton’s.
They join an impressive catalogue of ‘big name’ exhibitors of which 27% are from the fragrances & cosmetics sector, 21% are wines & spirits companies, 18% fashion & accessories, 12% jewellery & watches, 10% confectionery & fine food, 5% gifts and 2% electronics suppliers.
A challenging conference will launch business proceedings at TFWA World Exhibition 2013 on Monday 21st October from 09.00 to 11.30. The trade floor will open from 11.30 on Monday until 18.00, 09.00-18.00 Tuesday through Thursday, and 09.00-12.00 on Friday 25th October.
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