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Find out about TFWA’s mission, structure, members, CSR initiative and the events it organises plus the latest news on the Association’s activities.

News

The passing of Thom Rankin, former TFWA board member

The passing of Thom Rankin, former TFWA board member

TFWA is sad to report the passing of Thom Rankin after a short illness. Thom was a member of the TFWA management committee for a number of years and also served on the board for several years, with responsibility for conferences and research.
2025
Seasonal greetings from TFWA

Season's Greetings 2025

Here’s a message with our very best wishes for the coming year.
2024
Association President

TFWA names Philippe Margueritte as next Association President

At its meeting today in Paris the TFWA Management Committee has voted, Philippe Margueritte as the new President of the Association succeeding Erik Juul-Mortensen, who had declared that he would not be making himself available for re-election.
2024
mission

Mission

TFWA’s mission is to identify trends and opportunities, build awareness and provide a business platform for the global duty free and travel retail industry to prosper.

events

Events

From duty free and travel retail’s annual global gathering in Cannes to the regional summit for today’s fast-expanding Asia Pacific market, TFWA organises a portfolio of premium exhibitions and conferences with industry professionals in mind.

members

Member List

Consult a database of TFWA member companies searchable by name and product category.

team

Team

See who's who among the Board, Management Committee and TFWA's permanent staff.

Care

TFWA Care

TFWA Care provides financial support to humanitarian organisations or charities that help vulnerable people – especially women and children – build better lives. The recipients are nominated by Association members and must meet specific criteria to be eligible for help.

Members by sector

Confectionery & Fine Foods
Confectionery/Fine food/Food supplements
Electronics / Travel accessories
Electronics/Travel accessories
Fashion & Accessories
Fashion/Accessories/Sunglasses/Luggage
Gifts / Toys / Souvenirs / Home
Gifts/Toys/Souvenirs/Home
Jewellery / Watches
Jewellery/Watches/Writing instruments
Fragrances & Cosmetics
Perfumes/Cosmetics
Tobacco
Tobacco/Smokers’ accessories
Wine & Spirits
Wine/Spirits/Beers/Non alcoholic beverages

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