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Follow us on #TFWAlive #TFWACannes #TFWA40Years Scan this code to visit tfwa.com Reminder A reminder to all attendees to take your badge with you at all times to access the Birthday Party, Exhibition and TFWA i.lab. TFWA ONE2ONE meeting service TFWA’s dedicated meeting service organises introductory encounters between exhibiting brands, key buyers, airports and trade agents. It is open to both TFWA World Exhibition & Conference and TFWA i.lab delegates. Eligible companies simply name the participants they want to meet and the ONE2ONE team handles the arrangements, providing onsite support. TFWA App Scan this code to download the TFWA App: The TFWA App is a powerful, interactive tool, designed to optimise delegate experience at TFWA events. It delivers all the information you need to participate, network, and m ore, in the p alm of your hand, truly maximising your attendance at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. Plan your event, navigate your way around onsite with the geolocation service, connect and meet with your business partners, interact with conference speakers, and be part of the Exhibition opening: Today 12:00 Please note that the official opening of TFWA World Exhibition will take place today at 12:00. TFWA Innovation Lab: official opening Please note that the TFWA Innovation Lab opens at 09:00 tomorrow. The TFWA Innovation Lab is located in an exclusive tented exhibition area facing the Majestic Beach, beside the main exhibition at the Palais des Festivals. SamGerber elected to TFWA Board as VP Corporate Sam Gerber has been elected to the TFWA Board as Vice-President Corporate. Gerber is Managing Partner and Head of Sales & Marketing at SKROSS, the market leader for premium travel power solutions. Commenting on his appointment, Gerber said: “Working as part of an association, I believe there are two things you need to bring – purpose and passion. Our industry is full of passionate people all with a common purpose of growing the trade, and it’s great to be part of a team of like-minded professionals at TFWA who share a similar vision of driving the market forward.” Monday 30 September 2019 03 T F W A D A I L Y Two key dates for TFWAmembers This year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes hosts two important events where Association members play a key part. Today: Sector designations With its 40 members elected every two years, the Management Committee defines TFWA’s objectives and strategy, oversees resource allocation and approves newmembers. Seats on the Committee are allocated by product category (or ‘sector’) based on each sector’s market share and proportion of TFWA membership. If there are more candidates than seats for a particular sector, all TFWA member companies are required to vote for the companies they w nt t represent their sector. This year’s Sector Designations will be held today from 8am to midday at the TFWA Office on the ground level of the Palais des Festivals. Tomorrow: AGM The Management Committee representatives elected at the Sector Designations are formally appointed at TFWA’s Annual General Meeting, which also makes decisions about the Association’s future. The AGM gives members an important opportunity to ask questions, review financial data and approve the annual budget. The 2024 AGMwill take place tomorrow in Auditorium K of the Palais des Festivals, and members holding mandates should arrive at 8:30am to register. A SUTIL has announced that the 2025 ASUTIL Conference will take place in Lima, Peru on 3-6 June. The flexibility of the ASUTIL Conference’s format reflects the constant evolution of the travel retail industry itself. With its rich history and culture, internationally renowned gastronomy and broad selection of high-quality accommodation, Lima is expected to be a popular choice of venue. This year’s conference, which took place in Bogotá, Colombia, hosted a record 318 attendees with a waiting list of a further 30, and attracted a strong number of sponsors. “ASUTIL is firmly committed to supporting the development of the industry in the South American market, and we’re immensely proud to see the region flourish,” said Carlos Loaiza-Keel, ASUTIL Secretary General. “We’re thrilled to be bringing the conference to a truly unique and special city, and we’re certain that delegates will be able to gain much from a visit to Lima. Coming to the conference is not just about the event itself – it’s also about being a part of the association. Together we are stronger, and we thank our industry colleagues in advance for their support as we continue to succeed and grow.” ASUTIL 2025 Conference to take place in Lima Wednesday 2 Oc tobe r 2024 3 T F W A D A I L Y