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TFWA announces its new Management Committee and Board for 2026-2028.

Following the Management Committee elections held on 30 September, TFWA has announced its new Management Committee, bringing together senior representatives from across the duty free and travel retail industry for the next two years.

Following the Annual General Assembly and the first Management Committee meeting on 1 October, five Board members were elected:
• Jean-Pierre Bombet, Vice-President Finance
• Alessio Crivelli, Vice-President Marketing
• Sam Ge**er, Vice-President Conference & Research
• Priscilla Haibe de Walque, Vice-President Corporate
• Irene Giatra, Vice-President Commercial

The new Management Committee brings together representatives from 40 companies across the different sectors of the industry. Pictured alongside TFWA Managing Director Charlène Tourneaux, the newly elected Management Committee marks the start of a new two-year mandate.

TFWA President Sarah Branquinho said: “Their expertise and involvement will play an important part in helping TFWA deliver its priorities in the year ahead.”

Congratulations to the newly elected Management Committee and Board members, and sincere thanks to the outgoing representatives for their contribution to TFWA.

🎤 Four workshops, four perspectives on the future of travel retail.

Across Tuesday and Wednesday, the workshop programme brought industry experts and leaders together to explore some of the key questions shaping the sector from customer growth and changing travel patterns to the evolving rules of engagement in fashion and the role of AI in turning data into growth.

From expert presentations to discussions and exchanges with the audience, each session offered new perspectives and ideas to take away from Cannes.

Swipe through for a look back at the speakers and moments from the workshops.

The conversations that bring the industry together. ✨

At TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026, networking is at the heart of the experience from first introductions to long-standing connections, informal conversations and new opportunities.

Across the exhibition floor and throughout the week, TFWA World Exhibition & Conference provides plenty of opportunities to meet, exchange and connect with people from across the duty free and travel retail industry.

A look at some of the conversations and connections taking place at the Palais des Festivals.

📸 Anne-Emmanuelle Thion

🌴 Taking business outside…

At TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026, the Cannes setting is part of the experience.

From the Harbour Village to the beachfront atmosphere of the Beach Village and the Majestic Beach Village, discover the outdoor spaces where business, meetings and the Côte d’Azur come together.

A different way to experience TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026. 🌊

📸 Anne-Emmanuelle Thion

✨ After-work vibes at the TFWA Lounge.

After a busy day in Cannes, delegates gathered to unwind, reconnect and keep the conversation going, with DJ Gil Martin bringing the soundtrack to the evening. 🎶

A special thank you to Qatar Duty Free, Main Partner of the TFWA Lounge, and to all our sponsors: Santa Margherita, Crafter’s Artisanal Gin, Heineken, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail and its Drink More Water campaign, Gisada Switzerland, Wonderful Pistachios, Seeberger, Storck, Pringles, Haribo, Walker’s Shortbread and Lakrids by Bülow.

Thank you for helping make the TFWA Lounge a place to connect, relax and enjoy the week in Cannes. ✨

See you tonight for a new after-work session from 18:30 to 21:00 at the Carlton Beach.

📸 Anne-Emmanuelle Thion



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First day in Cannes. ✨

The doors are open, the Palais des Festivals is buzzing and visitors are discovering the exhibition floor, meeting exhibitors and exploring the brands and experiences across TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026.

A first glimpse of the week getting underway. 👀

📸 Anne-Emmanuelle Thion