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Follow us on #TFWAlive #TFWACannes Scan this code to visit tfwa.com TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2027 Information Desk Planning ahead for Singapore, or simply curious to learn more? Visit our TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2027 Information Desk in the Golden Village, Level 1 of the Palais des Festivals, opposite the four elevators. The TFWA team, available during exhibition opening hours, will be on hand to answer your questions about exhibiting, visiting and what to expect from next year’s edition, taking place on 9 to 13 May 2027. Stop by to discover the event and start exploring your opportunities for 2027! T FWA is reinforcing its commitment to social impact by bringing #KickCancerThon to TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026. Delegates are invited to invest some energy and reinforce the industry’s collective support for cancer research by cycling on stationary bikes installed on the Parvis in front of the Palais des Festivals throughout the week. The kilometres collectively generated will convert Pedal power with purpose: Ride our static bikes for #KickCancerThon TFWA Managing Director Charlène Tourneaux and TFWA President Sarah Branquinho. into financial contributions from TFWA to the incredible cancer research programme at London’s Royal Marsden Hospital, where industry champion Sinead Moodie was treated for NUT Carcinoma lung cancer. For every kilometre you pedal, TFWA will contribute €10 to cancer research. Every ride counts. Every kilometre contributes. Together, we can turn individual effort into meaningful collective impact. TFWA renews partnership with the City of Cannes for TFWA World Exhibition & Conference T FWA yesterday renewed its partnership with the City of Cannes, securing the French city as the host destination for TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. The agreement was formally signed by TFWA President Sarah Branquinho and SEMEC President Nicolas Gorjux, reaffirming the long-standing relationship between TFWA and the City of Cannes. TFWA President Sarah Branquinho said: “TFWA is delighted to announce the extension of its partnership agreement with SEMEC, confirming Cannes as the host city for TFWA World Exhibition & Conference from 2027 for at least three further years. The strong spirit of partnership we share with the city, Le Palais des Festivals and our local partners has been instrumental to the continued success of our flagship event. Over the years, Cannes has become much more than a destination: for one week each year, it is the global meeting place and home of the duty free and travel retail industry.” Nicolas Gorjux, President of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes, said: “For more than forty years, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes has supported TFWA and its global gathering. This longstanding relationship reflects a shared expertise: that of Cannes and the Palais in welcoming major international industries and supporting their development.” Official exhibition opening TFWA World Exhibition opened immediately following yesterday morning’s conference. The ceremonial ribbon-cutting was performed by the Deputy Mayor of Cannes Véronique Piel, TFWA President Sarah Branquinho, the TFWA Board, TFWA Managing Director Charlène Tourneaux, and Nicolas Gorjux, President of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes. WiTR+ event: Today, 17:30 Today’s Women in Travel Retail+ event takes place at 17:30 at the Brown-Forman stand, Beach Village 1 Beach 11. R E T A I L + Tuesday 29 September 2026 3 T F W A D A I L Y