TFWA

New brands driving travel retail are coming to Cannes.

A new wave of exhibitors will join TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes for the first time this year.

From Perfumes & Cosmetics to Wines & Spirits, Confectionery & Fine Food, Fashion & Accessories, Jewellery & Watches, Electronics, Gifts and more, discover a selection of the new exhibitors making their debut on the exhibition floor.

Swipe through for a first look at the names to discover in Cannes. 👀

📍 Cannes, 27 September - 1 October 2026
➡️ Register now and discover all exhibitors via the link in bio.

📸 Anne-Emmanuelle Thion

Join the travel retail community at the Opening Cocktail for an evening of networking and conversations at the iconic Carlton Beach, marked by a fireworks display, courtesy of the City of Cannes.

📍 Carlton Beach
📅 Sunday 27 September
🕖 From 19:00
👗 Dress code: Cocktail attire

🎟️ A valid TFWA World Exhibition & Conference badge is required to attend.

📸 @‌anneemmanuellethion
➡️ Discover the full programme via the link in bio.

Registration is now open for the 2026 MEADFA Conference.

This year’s conference will welcome the travel retail community to Rabat for the first time, while celebrating 25 years of MEADFA DUTY FREE ASSOCIATION with Avolta confirmed as Official Host.

📅  15 -17 November, 2026

📍 Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr

Secure your Early Bird registration via the link in story.

✨ Every great networking space is made possible by great partners.

The TFWA Lounge is where delegates come together to meet, reconnect and recharge throughout the week in Cannes.

A huge thank you to our Main Partner, Qatar Duty Free, and to our sponsors Santa Margherita, Liviko Crafter’s, Heineken, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (with its Drink More Water campaign), Storck, Wonderful Pistachios, Pringles, Haribo and Seeberger, whose products and support help make the TFWA Lounge experience even more enjoyable.

We look forward to welcoming you all in Cannes.

Qatar Duty Free Santa Margherita Wines Liviko Distillery | Tallinn, Estonia Heineken Pernod Ricard Travel Retail Drink More Water Wonderful Pistachios Seeberger Snacks: GeNuss seit 1844 Pringles

📸 Anne-Emmanuelle Thion
👉View the full programme in our link in bio.

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health, consume with moderation.

Two initiatives. One shared purpose. 💙
This year, TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is bringing our community together to make a real difference.

🚴 Join and help turn every kilometer cycled into a donation to support a cancer research programme at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
📍During Exhibition hours, Parvis in front of the Palais des Festivals

♿ Take part in “Yes We Cannes”, our inclusive wheelchair sports initiative including rugby, blind football and a hand-bike challenge, organised by TFWA in partnership with m1nd-set, supporting Stade Toulousain Handisport. Whether you ride, play or cheer from the sidelines, everyone can be part of the movement.
📍 Sunday 27 September 10.30am–12.30pm, Allées de la Liberté, close to the Palais des Festivals and adjacent to Cannes City Hall

➡️ Register for “Yes We Cannes” via the link in story.

Why do people make the choices they do and what does that mean for businesses seeking to earn their attention and trust?

At the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026, bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg joins the programme under the theme « Shaping the World of Travel Retail ».

Drawing on his acclaimed research into habits, communication and human behaviour, Duhigg will explore the hidden forces behind decision-making and why understanding them has never been more important for engaging today’s traveller.

📆 Monday 28 September 2026, 9:00am – 11:45am
📍 Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals, Cannes

As mobility evolves, what will tomorrow’s airports - and the journeys they enable - look like?

At the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026, Gilles Roucolle, Managing Director and Head of Industries at Oliver Wyman, joins the programme under the theme « Shaping the World of Travel Retail. »

In his session, Roucolle will explore how advances in mobility, technology and traveller expectations are redefining the role of airports, transforming them from transport hubs into connected destinations where travel, retail and experience converge.

📆 Monday 28 September 2026, 9:00am – 11:45am
📍 Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals, Cannes

TFWA is delighted to announce the appointment of Charlène Tourneaux as the Managing Director of TFWA, effective July 15th, 2026.

Charlène brings extensive international experience in building high-performing, multicultural organisations and leading transformational change across complex, multi-market environments, most recently at Brown-Forman where she has held a succession of senior executive roles across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India and Global Travel Retail.

As Managing Director, Charlène will lead the Association’s team, working closely with the Board, Management Committee, TFWA members and other industry stakeholders to build on TFWA’s successes and continue to deliver value for the duty-free and travel retail industry.

Learn more on TFWA’s website through the link in story.