Events News

(25-Oct-2003) Cautious optimism emerged from the TFWA conference held in Cannes today, which featured a keynote address from former US ambassador to the UN Richard Holbrooke

(23-Oct-2003) Some unfortunate exhibitors are enduring the worst possible start to Cannes week as vandals set fire to a truck containing goods for display at TFWA World Exhibition last night.

(24-Sep-2003) Aer Rianta International-Middle East (ARI-ME) celebrated its tenth anniversary in fine style on Monday night, with a gala dinner for some 250 guests in Bahrain, home of Bahrain Duty Free

(24-Sep-2003) The Tax Free World Association is to consider opening an Asia office to develop its events in the region and assist the development of the Asia/Pacific trade

(17-Sep-2003) Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has signed up Richard Holbrooke, former US ambassador to the United Nations, to deliver the keynote address to the TFWA World Exhibition conference in Cannes next month

(9-Sep-2003) The second day of the ASUTIL 2003 conference featured presentations from leading regional operators, airports and suppliers including ASUR, Brasif and Allied Domecq, as well as recognising the outstanding career of JTI sales director Latin America Celestino Prado with the ASUTIL Lifetime Achievement Award

(23-Jul-2003) Interest is mounting for this landmark regional event, with key retailers and suppliers confirming their support. Book your place by July 25 to save $100 on the conference fee.

(19-Jul-2003) Suppliers including Baume & Mercier, Lindt & Sprungli, Alfred Dunhill and Franco Ferrari will make up the exhibitor profile at the MEDFA-endorsed event, to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on December 1-3.

(8-Jul-2003) Driving supplier membership was high on the agenda at the UK Travel Retail Forum annual general meeting on Friday. The association discussed initiatives to broaden its membership base and encouraged operator members to enlist support from their own contacts in supplier companies.

(25-Jun-2003) Around 200 delegates attended the first Trinity Forum in London last week, which took place from June 18-20. The event, organised by Moodie International and Marshall/Lightfoot, raised the issue of how airports, retailers and suppliers could and should work together to maximise the business for all industry parties.