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Tax Free World Association 23-25, rue de Berri 75008 Paris France Tel : +33 1 40 74 09 86 Fax : +33 1 40 74 09 85 FranckWaechter Managing Director f.waechter@tfwa.com Cécile Lamotte Marketing Director c.lamotte@tfwa.com Produced by: Paul Hogan Publisher paul.hogan@tfwa-dailies.com Julian Bidlake Publication Director julian.bidlake@tfwa-dailies.com Ian Hill Consultant Publisher ian.hill@tfwa-dailies.com Ross Falconer Editor ross.falconer@tfwa-dailies.com Jessica Mason Assistant Editor Phoebe Givron-Taylor Assistant Editor TomAspel Designer aspelcreative.com Grant Pritchard Photographer photography@grantpritchard.co.uk PPS Publications Ltd post@pps-publications.com © PPS Publications Ltd 2025 TFWA Daily is distributed by: E TRC, the European Travel Retail Confederation, yesterday held a relaxed cocktail party in the gardens of the Mondrian Hotel ahead of the TFWA Opening Cocktail. The event gathered around 150 members and partners, where the association celebrated some of their key achievements over the past year, including the release of the ‘Economic Impact of Duty Free and Travel Retail in Europe’ report from global advisory firm interVISTAS and a new academic study conducted by the Institute for Retail Studies at the University of Stirling on ‘Exploring and Testing the Prevailing Business Models in Travel Retail’. The event underpinned ETRC’s ambition to inspire greater collaboration and a shared commitment to building a stronger travel retail ecosystem for a sustainable future. I talian Wine Brands (IWB) continues to expand its presence in Global Travel Retail, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality Italian wines to international consumers on the move. This year, IWB is spotlighting one of its most iconic brands – VOGA Italia – with its vibrant, design- forward offerings, perfect for an all-Italian aperitivo experience. VOGA Italia leads the way in redefining how travellers experience and enjoy Italian wine, transforming a simple glass into a symbol of lifestyle, elegance, and celebration. With its sleek bottle and cosmopolitan appeal, VOGA is made for those who live and travel with flair – and who want to carry the aperitivo spirit wherever they go. There are also two distinct VOGA Prosecco DOC expressions – VOGA Prosecco DOC Brut – bubbly, celebratory, ideal for toasts and social moments, and VOGA Prosecco DOC Still – smooth, light, and refreshing, perfect for a seaside lunch or sunset sip. GreenVillage L56 ETRC cocktail party ItalianWine Brands: Elevating Italian wine in GTR A smooth, sweeter rum-based spirit, Caña Mística, the latest creation from rum entrepreneur Jacco Kroon – known for Navy Island, 1731 Fine & Rare, and Belizean Blue – makes its official debut at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference on the JP-GTR stand. Crafted in response to evolving consumer tastes, Caña Mística is a rum-based spirit drink offering a softer, sweeter and more approachable style – without compromising on quality or authenticity. Perfect for cocktails or easy sipping, it combines rich character with smooth drinkability. “Rum is evolving, and Caña Mística is part of the next chapter – vibrant, inclusive, and full of flavour,” said Jacco Kroon, Director – Navy Island Rum Company. GreenVillageK68 Caña Mística debuts in Cannes Monday 29 September 2025 58 T F W A D A I L Y