What is ASUTIL? (Asutil Conference)

ASUTIL (Asociación Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres) is the trade association for duty free and travel retail operators and suppliers in South America. Based in Montevideo, ASUTIL works to defend the interests of its members through advocacy work and the organization of events and seminars, including the ASUTIL Conference.

For more information, please visit Asutil Website

When and where is the ASUTIL Conference taking place? (Asutil Conference)

This year, the ASUTIL Conference, managed by TFWA, takes place on Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th June 2025 in Lima, Peru.

For more information about the programme, please click here

Who attends this event? (Asutil Conference)

The ASUTIL Conference typically welcomes all companies active in the South American duty free market, including retailers at airports and at border crossings, airline and ferry concessionaires, airports, airlines and maritime operators. Also present are the many brands and suppliers doing business in the region. ASUTIL also invites its partners in regional governments (eg Customs) to attend the event.

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How much does it cost? (Asutil Conference)

Special rates are available for ASUTIL and TFWA members, and all delegates can benefit from a reduced Early Bird rate if they book their place before April 6.

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What is the Networking time? (Asutil Conference)

Networking Time is a popular feature of the ASUTIL Conference that allows brands in attendance to request meetings with ASUTIL members during scheduled periods of the event.

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What is TFWA? (Association)

TFWA is the largest association in international duty free and travel retail today. Find out more here

Who are TFWA’s members? (Association)

Over 460 brand-owning companies or distributors who supply prestige products for the international duty free and travel retail market. Find out more here

Who does what at TFWA? (Association)

The Management Committee defines the Association’s strategy and scope of activity, electing a Board responsible for implementing that strategy. TFWA’s permanent staff oversee day-to-day operations and work with the Board and Management Committee to achieve the Association’s objectives.

Find out more here

Who can I contact for more information? (Association)

If you have any questions about TFWA and its activities, please fill in and send the form here
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Alternatively, you can write to us at:
TFWA
23-25, rue de Berri
75008 Paris
France

Or you can phone us on: +33 (0)1 40 74 09 86

How are the TFWA Board and Management Committee elected? (Association)

The Management Committee is elected by TFWA members every two years at the Annual General Meeting. As for the Board, its President is elected annually by the Management Committee, which also elects the Board’s five Vice Presidents every second year. 

What is TFWA Care? (Association)

TFWA Care is the Association’s humanitarian initiative to help vulnerable people – especially women and children – build better lives. Find out more here

How do I become a TFWA member? (Membership)

Membership is on a company basis. Details of the application procedure can be found here

What do I get from TFWA membership? (Membership)

Membership gives you access to a wide range of practical benefits at TFWA events and throughout the year . Find out more here

Is there a directory of TFWA members? (Membership)

Tfwa.com contains a searchable database of current members, together with contact details, which can be accessed by members who log in to the site. Find out more here

Do I need to be a member to exhibit at TFWA events? (Membership)

No, membership of the Association is not compulsory for companies wishing to exhibit at TFWA events.

Can any company become a TFWA member? (Membership)

Applicants should meet a number of criteria for eligibility. Find out more here

Who can I contact for more information? (Membership)

For any membership queries, please contact us here

What is TFWA World Exhibition & Conference? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

Duty free and travel retail’s global summit, held every year in Cannes on France’s Cote d’Azur. Find out more here

How do I register for the event? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

The quickest, simplest and most cost-effective way to register as a visitor is online.

Registration is now closed.

What is the Exhibition? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

A vibrant showcase of traveller-oriented, premium brands. For more information on what to expect, click here

How do I become an exhibitor? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

The application process for exhibitors is explained here

Who exhibits for TFWA World Exhibition & Conference (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)
What is the ONE2ONE meeting service? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

TFWA’s programme for bringing together prospective business partners. For further details, click here

What is the Conference? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

A unique forum combining geopolitical analysis by world-class speakers with business insight from industry leaders. Stay tuned, full programme here

Where can I find presentations made at the Conference? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

The Conference presentations are made available on TFWA 365 online platform, subject to the speakers' permission. Publication usually follows about a week after the event.

How can I book my flight? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

Exhibitors and visitors have access to preferential airfares with Air France and KLM. More information is available click here

How can I book my ground transport? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

TFWA arranges a series of shuttle buses linking Nice Airport with Cannes and within Cannes itself. For details, click here

What is the networking programme? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

An opportunity to mix with colleagues and make new industry contacts at a range of social events

Event programme online

Is there a dress code? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

Most delegates choose to wear normal business attire at the Exhibition, Conference and Workshops.

What are the dates for this year's TFWA World Exhibition & Conference? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

From 29 September to 03 October 2024. Event programme online

How can I sponsor the event? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

Sponsorship opportunities exist for the networking programme.

Please contact Isabelle Regnier for more details

How can I advertise in event publications? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

Please contact Isabelle Regnier for details

Where can I view highlights of previous events? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

The Review, TFWA’s official digital record of the busiest week in the industry calendar, has comprehensive coverage of the latest event.

To view, click here 

What is the TFWA i.lab ? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

TFWA i.lab invites industry players to explore new ways of doing business while showing those unfamiliar with travel retail the opportunities it offers. For more information, click here

What is TFWA i.lab ? (TFWA i.lab)

TFWA i.lab invites industry players to explore new ways of doing business while showing those unfamiliar with travel retail the opportunities it offers (in terms of technology and ESG). For more information, click here

Who attends this event? (TFWA i.lab)

For visitors, TFWA i.lab brings together some of the most creative, tech-savvy and visionary companies around with the expertise to transform the offer to travellers.

For exhibitors, there’s the chance to meet world-class brands and retailers from multi-billion-dollar industry that is truly global.

Further details can be found here

 

What are the conditions of access to the event? (TFWA World Exhibition & Conference)

All participants must be at least 18 years old, work in duty free and travel retail, have an event exhibitor or visitor badge, and follow health precautions.
Please read our information page HERE

What is the ONE2ONE meeting service? (TFWA i.lab)

A tailormade opportunity for exhibitors and visitors at TFWA i.lab to meet face-to-face and online. Find out more here

Who exhibits? (TFWA i.lab)

To access typical exhibitor profiles and the latest exhibitor list, click here

How can I book my place as a visitor? (TFWA i.lab)

The quickest, simplest and most cost-effective way to register as a delegate is online.

How do I find out more about exhibiting? (TFWA i.lab)

For further details please contact, Ms Isabelle Régnier, TFWA i.lab Sales Manager here

What is TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

The duty free and travel retail Asia Pacific summit, held every year in Singapore at the heart of the industry’s leading region by turnover. Find out more here

How do I register for the event? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

The quickest, simplest and most cost-effective way to register as a visitor is online.

Book your place here

What is the Exhibition for TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

The largest showcase of traveller-oriented, premium brands in Asia Pacific. For more information, click here

How to become an exhibitor for TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

The application process for exhibitors is explained here

Who exhibits for TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

To access the latest Exhibitor List, click here

What is the ONE2ONE meeting service? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

TFWA’s programme for bringing together prospective business partners. For further details, click here

What is the Conference? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

Informed analysis of the political and business context in Asia Pacific along with insider perspectives on the region’s duty free and travel retail market. Further details can be found here

Where can I find presentations made at the Conference? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

The presentations made at TFWA conferences are usually made available to download at TFWA.com, subject to permission from the speakers. Publication usually follows about a week after the event.

How can I book my hotel? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

To book accommodation in Singapore, click here

How can I book my flight? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

Exhibitors and visitors have access to preferential airfares with Singapore Airlines here

How can I book my ground transport? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

TFWA has arranged a series of free shuttle bus services between the Marina Bay Sands venue and the main local hotels.

Full schedule available here

What is the networking programme? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

An opportunity to mix with colleagues and make new industry contacts at a range of social events.

Event programme online.

Is there a dress code? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

Most delegates choose to wear normal business attire at the Exhibition and Conference.

How can I sponsor the event? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

Sponsorship opportunities exist for the networking programme. More details can be found here

Where can I view highlights of previous events? (TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference)

The Review, TFWA’s official digital record of the busiest week in Asia Pacific duty free and travel retail, has comprehensive coverage of the latest event.

To view, click here 

What is the TFWA Handbook? (Membership)

Updated every two years and available exclusively to TFWA members, the TFWA Handbook is a concise guide to today’s duty free & travel retail industry with definitions, market data, traffic and tourism statistics plus comment from industry leaders.

Find out more  here

 

What is MEADFA? (The MEADFA Conference)

The Middle East and Africa Duty Free Association is the trade body for retailers operating stores in duty free and travel retail within the region. Find out more here

What is the MEADFA Conference? (The MEADFA Conference)

The duty free and travel retail industry’s annual forum for debate and exchange in the Middle East and Africa. For more information, click here

How can I book my place? ()

The quickest, simplest and most cost-effective way to register as a delegate is online

Who attends this event? (The MEADFA Conference)

Anyone with a professional interest in duty free and travel retail across the Middle East and Africa, in the region’s outbound travellers or in both. Further details can be found here

Where can I find presentations made at the Conference? (The MEADFA Conference)

The presentations made at TFWA conferences are usually made available to download at TFWA.com, subject to permission from the speakers. Publication usually follows about a week after the event.

What is the networking programme? (The MEADFA Conference)

An opportunity to mix with other delegates and make new industry contacts at a range of social events.

Event programme online

How can I become a sponsor? (The MEADFA Conference)

Sponsorship packages are available for the Conference and networking events. Access further information here

Where can I view highlights of previous events? (The MEADFA Conference)

Click here to view the 2023 Review

How can the press take part in TFWA events? (Press)

Members of the press can register to attend TFWA events. Details of the registration process can be found here

Who manages TFWA’s press relations? (Press)

The TFWA Press Office is the primary point of contact with members of the press. Find the Press Office contact details here

Where can I find press materials relating to TFWA events? (Press)

TFWA press releases can be accessed via the Resource Centre. Low- and high-resolution photographs of TFWA events are available from the TFWA Press Photo Service, access to which can be arranged by the TFWA Press Office.

Click here for the Resource Centre and here to contact the Press Office.

How do I ask TFWA to remove a photograph published on tfwa.com in which I appear? (Association, Asutil Conference, Membership, TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, TFWA i.lab, TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, The MEADFA Conference, Press)

Contact TFWA by post at 23-25 rue de Berri, 75008 Paris, France, quoting the following text: “As indicated in article 38 of the French law on online privacy, I wish to object to the online publication of the image in the (insert name here) section of tfwa.com for the following reason(s)…” Your letter should be signed and include the postal address to which TFWA should respond. Please also enclose a copy of photographic identification (passport, driving licence etc.) bearing your signature. Note: The right of objection (cf CNIL) is personal in nature and cannot be exercised on behalf of others apart from minors or protected adults.