Follow in the footsteps of leading brands, retailers and airports around the world such as Lindt, Coty, Freixenet, Clarins, Pernod Ricard GTR, Duty Free Americas, Lagardère Travel Retail, Starboard and Qatar Duty Free who have earned valuable recognition from travel retail’s ultimate decision-makers – travelling shoppers – by seizing your chance to shine in the Travel Retail Awards.

The Travel Retail Awards stand out as the only consumer-voted accolades for the DF&TR retail industry – and you can save nearly 20% on the price of entries into the 2026 Global Travel Retail Awards by taking advantage of the early bird rate until 24 March.

Currently, entries are priced at £295 + VAT (20%). This is rising to £365 + VAT (20%) from 25 March.

We recommend you move swiftly to secure the discount, safe in the knowledge that submissions can be edited right up until the closing date of 1 May, if needed.

This could be your year to take a turn in the spotlight by joining the prestigious ‘Voted by Shoppers’ club.

Now entering its ninth year, the Global Travel Retail Awards is brought to life by TRBusiness and m1nd-set as a platform to recognise the products and initiatives that truly resonate with travelling consumers.

This is delivered through a robust, independently judged awards programme that leverages the unique qualified database of m1nd-set, enhanced by the expertise of a panel of influencer judges who are able to experience the products first-hand.

New for 2026 is a refreshed category lineup, with a total of 10 new accolades being introduced to reflect the evolving travel retail business landscape.

This has been informed by feedback from previous years’ entrants, attendees and the wider DF&TR industry. Stakeholders also had the chance to vote for the categories they would like to see included as part of TRBusiness’ recent reader survey.

New categories this year include Best Breakthrough Brand, Best Food Product, Best Niche Fragrance, Best Technology Product, Best Travel Exclusive Product, Best Hybrid Store, Best Pop-up Store, Best Shop-in-Shop, Best Travel Retail Partnership and Best Retail Omnichannel Campaign, alongside long-standing favourites.

We urge you to enter the products and initiatives that you feel deserve to be recognised. Earning the seal of approval from consumers can deliver a boost for business, with m1nd-set research showing 30% of consumers are more likely to purchase a product displaying the Voted by Shoppers Winner logo.

But don’t just take out word for it. Hit play on the video below to see what past accolade winners had to say…

Plus, book your tickets to the ceremony

The dazzling Global Travel Retail Awards 2026 ceremony is taking place on Tuesday 29 September at Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, once again to coincide with the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.

Early bird pricing is available until 1 July. TRBusiness and m1nd-set are looking forward to welcoming you to a memorable evening of networking and jubilant celebrations. Good luck to all the entrants!

Trophy winners at the 2025 Global Travel Retail Awards ceremony in Cannes.

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