The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has unveiled a comprehensive programme of social and leisure activities for next month’s Cannes showpiece.

The Opening Cocktail, held on Sunday 30 September at 19:30 enables attendees to enjoy a drink with friends and colleagues at the Carlton Beach located in front of the Carlton Hotel. The evening will, as usual, conclude with a firework display over the bay, courtesy of the City of Cannes.

Open Monday 1 to Thursday 4 October from 22:00 to 02:00, The Scene at Plage du Palais des Festivals will allow visits to unwind after a busy day. Top DJs will be on hand for those looking to hit the dance-floor, while delegates can also enjoy a drink and take in the sea views at the venue’s sixties-themed lounge.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

The TFWA said: “We would like to thank all the sponsors of The Scene and TFWA is delighted to welcome Heineken as our new platinum sponsor.”

Le Premium Evening at Port Canto will bring the social programme to a conclusion from 20:00 on Thursday. The cast of Broadway show The Illusionists will ‘dazzle guests’ with feats of mind-reading, levitation and more, while chef Romain Gandolphe will deliver his ‘trompe l’oeil’ cuisine.

The week’s leisure activities tee off at 08:30 on Sunday with the annual TFWA Golf Tournament, held in partnership with Qatar Duty Free. The event will be held at the Royal Mougins Golf Club, with coaches for registered players departing from the Majestic Hotel at 07:30.

The organisation commented: “TFWA would like to thank tournament sponsors Dr Irena Eris and American Crew, who will be providing prizes for winners and other incentives. Keen golfers looking to participate in this fantastic event can register at www.tfwa.com.”

Energetic delegates can take part in the traditional Charity Run, which starts in front of the Carlton Hotel at 08:30 on Sunday. Participants donate €15 to walk, run or jog around the Croisette seafront, with the TFWA giving all proceeds to Samui Social de Cannes, a charity that helps the homeless. Breakfast will be served after the activity.

A regular fixture on the social calendar, the Regatta, sponsored by Paul & Shark, takes place on Sunday between 09:00 and 14:00 at the Bay of Cannes. Entrants will be divided into crews with a yacht and a skipper for a morning of competitive racing, followed by an on-board picnic lunch and post-race swim weather depending.

Coaches for the race will depart from the Majestic Hotel at 08:30.

OPEN-AIR-YOGA SESSIONS

Back by overwhelming demand, two open-air yoga sessions will take place at the Plage du Festival between 09:00 and 11:30 on Sunday. Sponsored by Rituals, each session will offer a range of asanas for experienced yogis and newcomers alike, as well as a detox breakfast to help delegates prepare mentally and physically for the week ahead.

Returning to its former home at the Place de l’Etang, the Pétanque Tournament will test players’ hand–eye coordination, patience and strategic skills in a friendly but competitive environment. Coaches for the tournament will depart from the Marriott Hotel at 09:15.

Erik Juul-Mortensen, President of TFWA said: “Whether you’re looking to hit the fairways, try your hand at pétanque or simply take the weight off your feet and enjoy the amazing views of Cannes, there really is something for everyone with our line-up of social and leisure events at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.

“I’m very excited by the entertainment we have planned for guests at this year’s event and I look forward to meeting you all there.”

Pre-registration for the show is open at www.tfwa.com until 6 September. The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference will be taking place at the Palais des Festivals, Cannes, between 30 September and 5 October 2018.

Those wishing to take part in the social events and leisure activities must register here.