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An impressive number of brands and retailers from across the world have confirmed their participation at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, taking place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore from 7th to 11th May.

China Duty Free Group, Lotte Duty Free, Dufry, Shinsegae Duty Free, DFS Group, NAA Retailing Corporation, Lagardère Travel Retail, Qatar Duty Free, Starboard Cruise Services, Delhi Duty Free, King Power, Gebr. Heinemann and 3Sixty Duty Free & More, are among those that have confirmed their attendance at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, with many more expected to follow. For more information about the exhibitors at this year’s event, please visit the exhibitor list via the following link: https://www.tfwa.com/exhibitors/tfwa-asia-pacific-exhibition-and-conference/2023.

The TFWA Asia Pacific Conference, taking place from 09:00 to 13:00 on Monday 8th May, will feature a number of high-level speakers from within the industry and beyond, including former Singaporean Foreign Minister George Yeo. The Conference lunch, sponsored by Mars, and networking session will follow from 13:00 to 17:00. The TFWA Asia Pacific Lounge will officially open from 17:00 to 21:00 on Monday and 18:00 to 21:00 Tuesday and Wednesday.

TFWA i.lab Asia – the ideas hub that shines a spotlight on innovative ways to engage the travelling consumer – will make its debut in Singapore. It will be located in a dedicated area on Level 1 and is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.

TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference will present numerous opportunities for participants to do business, network and learn. The TFWA ONE2ONE meeting service will provide a platform for formal meetings with on-site business meeting facilities available. Both TFWA i.lab Asia and ONE2ONE meetings will be open from 09:00 Tuesday 9th May through to 17:00 on Thursday 11th May, in line with the wider exhibition.

TFWA would like to thank all of the sponsors of TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference; official Conference host Changi Airport Group and official partners Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association, Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore Airlines, diamond sponsor China Duty Free Group and platinum sponsors Dufry and Mondelēz International. To learn more about the sponsors, please follow this link: https://www.tfwa.com/tfwa-asia-pacific-exhibition-conference/partners-sponsors-100011533.

TFWA will be hosting a TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference Preview webinar on Thursday 13th April. The event will take place on TFWA’s digital platform, TFWA 365.

All wishing to attend TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, can pre-register from now until 5th April at: https://www.tfwa.com/tfwa-asia-pacific-exhibition-conference/book-your-place-100005934.

To see the full event programme, follow this link: https://www.tfwa.com/programme/tfwa-asia-pacific-exhibition-conference/2023.

For more information on the ONE2ONE meeting service, follow this link: https://www.tfwa.com/tfwa-asia-pacific-exhibition-conference/one2one-meeting-service-100005884.

For all practical information regarding event venue, accommodation and transport services, please follow this link: https://www.tfwa.com/articles/tfwa-asia-pacific-live/services/2023.

“As the largest duty free and travel retail market, the importance of Asia Pacific to our industry cannot be understated. Delegates from around the world come to TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference to do business, and it is extremely satisfying to see the range of major brands that have already registered and committed to joining us in Singapore. I am certain the new connections made, as well as the strengthening of ongoing relationships, will help to ensure further business success in Asia in 2023. If you are undecided on whether to register, now is definitely the time to lock in your plans to go.” Erik Juul-Mortensen, TFWA President