TFWA president Alain Maingreaud said: “Our first thoughts must be with the victims of this outbreak, and with the individuals and companies most affected. All of us at TFWA stand with our colleagues and partners in China and in Asia Pacific, where the impact of the current situation has been felt most keenly. Our friends at APTRA and ourselves are in constant contact to share…

Kelvin Ng has been made regional director Asia travel retail based in Hong Kong, while the group is also recruiting for a GTR commercial and trade marketing executive to be based in its Scottish head office. Ng will be responsible for expanding Loch Lomond Group’s travel retail presence across the Asia-Pacific region. André de Almeida, managing director, global travel retail at Loch Lomond Group, said:…

The spirits producer took home the Supreme Champion Product and Marketing Concept of the Year with its Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky as well as Marketing Concept of the Year (single location) for The Dalmore. Drinks International’s publisher Justin Smith said: “This year’s judging was tougher than ever before with consistent quality found across each category in both our operator and supplier awards. “We had…

Mohit Lal was speaking at a panel discussion, hosted by his division at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, last Monday (Sept 30). Lal was answering a question concerning the decision by DFS not to renew its contract with the owners of Singapore Changi airport.  Only one of the leading operators, Heinemann, is bidding for what is regarded as one of the world’s…

The new website acts as a central hub for operators, suppliers and brands to enter and learn more about the prestigious awards ceremony. Held at Hotel Majestic on Tuesday 1 October, the awards night sits in the middle of TFWA Cannes and is one of the most important nights in the travel retail calendar. “Our awards are unique and…

Tito’s presence was heightened with permanent displays and wall bays at four top airports in its homeland including Philadelphia, Newark, Orlando and New York, as well as a storefront takeover at Boston Logan International Airport during the holiday season.  “Duty free is an important channel for Tito’s and we are focused on maintaining our upward trajectory and growing the…

This figure is up from 412 recorded at the last event held in 2017. The TFWA One2one service added further value for delegates, with 115 meetings taking place during the week. The conference was co-hosted by the Departments of Commerce and Finance of Hainan Province, with the country’s leading travel retailer China Duty Free Group as main sponsor. TFWA president Alain Maingreaud said: “The fourth edition…