My first visit
Visiting TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate ONE2ONE for the first time can be a daunting experience, but if you are well prepared and aware of all the opportunities on offer, it should be a very successful week. Below are some top tips for new visitors.
Book your visit as early as possible
Pre-registration for TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate ONE2ONE offers several advantages, including savings on delegate fees and access to TFWA’s pre-show marketing tools, including the online guide, with a detailed list and contact information of all exhibitors, allowing you to target the companies you wish to meet well in advance of the show.
Make your travel arrangements early
Flights to Singapore and hotels get very busy around TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate ONE2ONE. To take advantage of the best deals and to make sure you can stay somewhere convenient, book well in advance of the show.
Plan meetings well in advance
You are far more likely to have a successful show if you have a full schedule of meetings prepared in advance rather than relying on ad hoc appointments throughout the week. TFWA distributes a list of exhibitors to visitors one month before TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate ONE2ONE, allowing them to make contact early.
Register for private meetings with key regional airports
A unique feature of TFWA Asia Pacific & GATE ONE2ONE is the opportunity to hold private meetings with some of the most important airport locations in Asia Pacific, including some of the biggest and fastest-growing airports in the region. Last year 16 airports made themselves available for the meetings, and all full delegate airport service concessionaires (including retailers, caterers and advertising companies) are eligible to request meetings through TFWA, allowing them to hear first-hand about business opportunities at major destinations.
Take advantage of networking opportunities
As well as preparing to take advantage of the impressive business potential of TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate ONE2ONE, take time to look at the schedule of leisure activities and social events. Sometimes the best contacts are made away from exhibition floor!
Learn more about the duty free and travel retail industry
Attending the TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate ONE2ONE conference and workshops will give you insights into the macro-economic factors affecting the Asia Pacific travel-retail market. Dedicated workshops will keep you up to speed with key issues affecting the trade.
