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Discover definitions of duty free and travel retail and how they differ. Read about trade associations promoting industry interests around the world.

Beauty in travel retail

During the pandemic, sales of perfumes & cosmetics in domestic markets across the world have remained consistently high. And as international travel resumes, the beauty category is set to play a pivotal role in the rebound of the duty free & travel retail market.

Tuesday, March 29: China Watch

TFWA’s China Watch webinar will bring the latest travel retail industry updates, trends and factors shaping the market.

China Watch: New Opportunities, New Generation

Two key aspects of duty free & travel retail’s largest market form the focus of a half-day webinar (29 March on TFWA 365).

Fashion in Travel Retail

Find out what the future holds for fashion in travel retail with two expert-led webinars to be livestreamed 22-23 February on TFWA 365.

DFWC Academy gears up for re-launch by the end of the year

Following the announcement of the strategic training partnership between the DFWC and ACI World, the DFWC Academy’s flagship course – Certificate in Duty Free and Travel Retail – is currently being updated and developed with registrations to open before the end of the year, and the first student cohorts to begin taking the course in Q1, 2022.

Duty free and travel retail associations

In addition to TFWA, there are a number of other professional organisations that promote the industry’s interests at regional and international level. The section below has brief details of each and links for further information.