The TFWA World Exhibition 2026 will be held from September 27 to October 1 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, gathering leading names across duty free and travel retail sectors. Confirmed exhibitors include top luxury brands Hermès, Chanel, Estée Lauder, Moët Hennessy, and Zegna. New and returning participants such as Fauchon, Pierre Fabre, Crocs, and Molinari Italia will also present their offerings at the event.
Major Operators and Airports Confirm Presence
Senior executives including CEOs, category managers, and buyers from prominent travel retail operators Avolta, China Duty Free Group, Dubai Duty Free, and Lagardère Travel Retail are scheduled to attend. Key international airport hubs
confirmed include Heathrow Airport, Istanbul Airport, Changi Airport, and Fraport. Alongside these, representatives from airlines, cruise lines, and regional retailers will participate in the exhibition.
Event Schedule Features Conference, Workshops, and Networking
The exhibition opens on the morning of September 28 with an inaugural conference. The Jean Mineur Auditorium will host themed workshops on September 29 and 30. A social programme will run concurrently, including an Opening Cocktail on Sunday at Carlton Beach and late-afternoon and evening networking sessions at the TFWA Lounge. Qatar Duty Free serves as the principal partner for the TFWA Lounge initiatives.
TFWA’s Role and Market Context
TFWA organizes the event to identify trends and facilitate business within
the global travel retail industry. The global market for travel retail is estimated to range between 80 and 90 billion euros, underscoring the strategic importance of this Cannes exhibition as a platform to showcase relevant products and services to international stakeholders.
