This year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is taking palce from 28 Sep to 2 Oct in Cannes.

Hermès, Giorgio Armani, Furla, Zegna, Bally and Ralph Lauren are among the leading brands that have confirmed their presence at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes (28 September to 2 October), Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has announced.

Additionally, big names in luggage – Tumi, Samsonite and Delsey – have also secured their participation in this year’s event.

A number of companies are amplifying their activities, with powerhouses including Lacoste, Longchamp, Paul & Shark and Victorinox all having a larger presence at this year’s event.

Those making a return to the show include Furla, Napapijri and Coach, joining regular exhibitors Lancel, Coccinelle and Le Tanneur.

A strong presence is also expected from leading eyewear groups including EssilorLuxottica, Safilo, Thélios, Marcolin and De Rigo, says TFWA.

The 2025 edition will also see a significant uptick in the number of brands showing at the Harbour Village, with a total of 30 official boats confirmed, up from 19 last year.

Plus, for the first time, the Harbour Village will be fully integrated within the exhibition perimeter.

Top global travel retailers including Avolta, Lagardère, Gebr. Heinemann, 3Sixty, Dubai Duty Free and Qatar Duty Free are committed to sending large delegations.

Furthermore major international airports, airlines and cruise operators will be attending with distributors from all markets also registering in strong numbers, added the association.

“It’s gratifying to see that so many of global travel retail’s most prestigious brands are planning to join us once again in Cannes for what is undoubtedly one of the most important events in our calendar,” said Philippe Margueritte, TFWA President.

“We look forward to welcoming these high-profile established names plus new game-changing tastemaker brands to TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in September.”

The 2025 edition of the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes is introducing new initiatives for delegates as support from participating brands grows.

As is customary, the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is set to deliver a comprehensive learning programme for delegates, led by high-calibre speakers at the TFWA Conference, which is taking place on Monday.

There are also two workshops – World in Flux: Travel Retail Amid Today’s Geopolitical Realities and Next Horizon: Charting the Future of Travel Retail – taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, which will be hosted new Innovation Square (which will also be a site for private evening events).

Making new contacts and strengthening business connections is made easy thanks to TFWA’s ONE2ONE meeting service, which is once again back in action.

The exhibition halls will be open from Monday afternoon through to Thursday.

Registration is open until the first week of September.

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