TRBusiness would like to wish all its loyal readers, viewers and valued event and advertising partners a Happy New Year – may it be characterised by continued growth, success and valuable opportunities.

Following a fast-paced 2024 (please click here to read our end-of-year message), we are eagerly anticipating a busy year packed with exciting new developments, knowledge sharing and networking.

We would like to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude to all our connections and trusted partners for your continued support and collaboration.

The travel retail industry is entering a new phase of transformation and we are looking forward to keeping you informed and in-the-know with our daily news, view and analysis.

TRBusiness was established in 1997 with a clear vision of ‘helping the industry grow’ and, as a leading source of duty free and travel retail intelligence, we are poised to help you navigate all that’s to come over the next 12 months.

From our side, there’s lots to look forward to in 2025, from the flagship Global Industry Survey state-of-the-industry report, which is being released in the upcoming January/February ezine (please see below for the details – you have until 13 January to take part) to the continuation of the quarterly TR Confidence Tracker – and that’s just the start.

We’re also gearing up for a stellar year of events, from the Travel Retail Awards: Asia Pacific 2025 in March to the fifth instalment of the TR Consumer Forum, the dazzling Global Travel Retail Awards ceremony on Tuesday 30 September in Cannes and the ever-popular TR Sustainability Week in December.

Here’s a brief overview of what’s in store for 2025, including key dates for your diary…

Save the dates for TRBusiness events in 2025

MARCH 2025

Travel Retail Awards: Asia Pacific 2025

Now in its fifth year, this special regional edition of the acclaimed consumer-voted Travel Retail Awards is judged by thousands of international travelling shoppers in Asia Pacific.

The category lineup mirrors that of the 2024 Global Travel Retail Awards, with entrants having the option to auto-enrol their entries into the regional programme, at no extra cost.

Stay close to TRBusiness for the big reveal of the finalists, coming soon.

The accolades will be broadcast at TRBusiness.com in March – we are looking forward to revealing how the powerful and discerning voices of consumers in Asia Pacific shine through in this year’s results.

The TR Consumer Forum 2024 in Dubai.

JUNE 2025

The fifth edition of the TR Consumer Forum will make its hugely anticipated return from 2-4 June 2025.

TRBusiness is in discussion with a shortlist of influential DF&TR industry stakeholders to host the trade’s only consumer-centric education and networking event.

Please click below to register your interest and stay close to TRBusiness.com for further announcements on the location, venue, partners and agenda.

READ MORE: TR Consumer Forum to return on 2-4 June 2025

The Global Travel Retail Awards 2024.

SEPTEMBER 2025

TRBusiness is inviting duty free and travel retail stakeholders to save the date for the 2025 Global Travel Retail Awards ceremony, which is taking place on Tuesday 30 September at Hôtel Martinez in Cannes.

Timed once again to coincide with the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference (which is taking place from 28 September to 2 October 2025), the travel retail industry’s only consumer-voted awards programme, brought to life in collaboration with event partner m1nd-set, is bringing back its immensely popular lineup of product and CSR/initiatives awards.

Plus, there will be a few exciting updates to proceedings – more of which will be revealed in the coming months.

READ MORE: Save the date: Travel Retail Awards – 30 Sept 2025

DECEMBER 2025

Following the success of the 2024 edition last month, TRBusiness is pleased to announce that the fifth annual TR Sustainability Week will take place in early December at TRBusiness.com – stay tuned for the dates.

TR Sustainability Week is the duty free and travel retail (DF&TR) industry’s only virtual event dedicated to sustainability, ESG and CSR – and we are set to bring you a host of compelling content.

In addition to the live conference sessions, you will be able to delve into our pool of exclusive features, including the ever-popular Sustainability Pitches and a variety of news, views and interviews published throughout the week.

You can keep up-to-date on DF&TR industry sustainability news throughout the year via our new Sustainability Hub page in TRBusiness magazine (launching in the Jan/Feb 2025 e-zine), which is designed to carry on the conversation on the industry’s green goals, CSR and DEI initiatives beyond TR Sustainability Week. Plus, you can visit the dedicated sustainability news section on our website.

TRBusiness magazine in 2025

We’re bringing you 13 great publications in total, including nine issues packed with must-read original content, featuring everything from exclusive interviews with senior stakeholders to in-depth category reports and authoritative business analysis.

This is in addition to our formidable Top 10 International Operators 2025 report, special edition event programmes and the Travel Retail Awards Accolades e-zine.

The 2024 issues at a glance.

TRBusiness magazine, which is following a sightly refreshed schedule this year to tie-in with key industry events, and our bonus publications are delivered to more than 16,000 requested email subscribers, with selected issues also available in print throughout the year (see below).

Read on to view the key features that will be appearing alongside our host of well-read regulars.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025
Consumer insights: Confectionery
Confectionery & food report – H1
China focus
TR Sustainability Week review
Supplier spotlights: Children’s market*

The Global Industry Survey 2025

As is customary, we are starting 2025 on a strong note with the 21-year anniversary of our acclaimed Global Industry Survey.

This year’s survey features 10 multiple choice and open-ended questions on topical talking points, from the most effective ways to navigate the erosion of price advantage to the ability of AI to demystify complex issues and the increased appetite for risk-sharing between parties within the contract model.

The deadline to have your say is Monday 13 January 2025 at 11am UTC. The results, selected comments and analysis will be published in the January/February 2025 TRBusiness e-zine and/or online at TRBusiness.com. Thank you to all those who have already participated.

READ MORE: NOW LIVE: Global Industry Survey 2025

MARCH 2025
Summit of the Americas issue, available as a print edition (printed locally).
Leading Americas Operators Report
Pax insights: Americas
Global ferry and cruise focus
Wine, spirits and beer report – H1

APRIL 2025
Tobacco & cigars report including nicotine alternatives and shisha – H1
Consumer insights: Tobacco
Inflight focus
TFWA Asia Pacific preview
Singapore showcase*

MAY 2025
TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference issue, available as a print edition (printed locally).
Leading Asia Pacific Operators report
Pax insights: Asia Pacific
Beauty in Asia Pacific

JUNE/JULY 2025
Top 10 airports report
Supplier spotlights: Fashion, accessories, including watches and jewellery
TR Consumer Forum preview

Plus – Special edition TR Consumer Forum programme

AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER 2025
Confectionery & food report – H2
Consumer insights: Beauty
Annual global beauty report
TFWA World Exhibition & Conference previewTR Consumer Forum review
Cannes showcase*

OCTOBER 2025
TFWA World Exhibition & Conference issue, available as a print edition (printed locally).
Around the world in DF&TR: A region-by-region breakdown of all the latest industry developments
Supplier spotlight series: Brands hitting the headlines

Plus – Special edition Top 10 International Operators Report 2025

Plus – Special edition Travel Retail Awards 2025 Programme

NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2025
MEADFA conference issue, available as a print edition (printed locally).
Pax insights: ME & Africa
Middle East & Africa report
Wine, spirits and beer report – H2
Tobacco and cigars report including nicotine alternatives and shisha – H2
Supplier spotlights: Travel essentials including electronics

Plus – Special edition Travel Retail Awards – The 2025 Accolades

Plus – Special edition Travel Retail Sustainability Week Programme

*Paid opportunity, please reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

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Thank you once again for being an essential part of our journey. Here’s to a bright and prosperous 2025!