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Tax Free Expo

Everything you need to know about Tax Free Expo 2026 The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference will take place from 27 September to 1 October 2026 in Cannes. The international duty-free and travel retail summit will welcome global, regional, and newcomer brands to showcase the industry’s leading trends and innovations. From macroeconomic pressures to shifting patterns of demand, the program will explore the challenges facing the industry and the prospects emerging in response. Focus themes will include consumer expectations and evolving market dynamics, outlook for duty-free and travel retail, geopolitical and economic realignment, and more. TFWA 2026 will bring together a select group of global thinkers and influential voices to unpack the forces shaping the sector and the strategies required to navigate them. Why visit Tax Free Expo 2026? The program of the exhibition and conference is far too long to include it all here, but here is a glimpse! Here is what to expect from the event: Conference & Workshops - Illuminating perspectives at the Conference preceded two compelling workshops on industry issues. Innovation Square - The new space dedicated to forward thinking and best practice was unveiled on the Croisette. Sectors will include Confectionery / Fine food / Food supplements, Electronics / Travel accessories, Fashion / Accessories / Sunglasses / Luggage, Gifts / Toys / Souvenirs / Home, Jewellery / Watches / Writing instruments, Perfumes / Cosmetics, Tobacco / Smokers’ accessories, and Wine / Spirits / Beers / Non alcoholic beverages. Who can you meet at the trade fair? Representatives from each of the categories mentioned above will be present at the premier event in Cannes. Some of the exhibitors you can expect at Tax Free Expo are: EMPIRE OF SCENTS L'OREAL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION PARFUMS DE MARLY - INITIA PARFUMS PRIVÉS NYETIMBER WINE & SPIRITS GROUP PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL Book your stay in Cannes with Fair Point! The Tax Free Expo in 2026 will welcome thousands of international visitors and exhibitors. That’s why accommodation might be hard to find. However, we at Fair Point GmbH specialise in business travel management services and will gladly help you with: Hotel bookings in Cannes near the venue Securing custom competitive business rates Assistance for your business travel logistics Let us take care of your trip to France for the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference!