Join the UK Delegation to TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2025

Cannes, France | 28–1 October 2025

The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is the leading global event for the travel retail and tax-free industry. This exclusive, invitation-only summit brings together the world’s top buyers, distributors, and brands in a high-value networking environment.

Why Attend with DBT?

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has secured exclusive access to TFWA and are inviting 12 UK luxury and high-end travel retail brands to join a special delegation for a unique opportunity to explore the international travel retail market and connect with key decision-makers.

Eligibility Criteria

This delegation is aimed at UK-registered companies operating in the following sectors:
 

• Watches
• Jewellery
• Accessories
• Beauty
• Food & Drink
• Personal Digital Products

With a minimum turnover of £500k and innovative exciting product who ideally have not attended or exhibited at TFWA previously.

What’s Included

• Access to TFWA from the Opening Reception (Sunday 28 September) to Tuesday 30 September
• Guided exhibition tour hosted by TFWA
• Support with your 2026 exhibitor application
• Introductions to leading tax-free retail partners at a DBT networking reception
• Market intelligence and category reports
• Pre-mission briefing webinar
• Access to industry workshops and conference sessions
• Ticket to the Frontiers Awards Dinner
• Invitation to a DBT networking reception featuring a fireside chat with Kapila Ireland, Editor of DFNI Tax Free Industry Magazine

Cost

• Cost for the delegation will be £250 per company (1 delegate per company), invoiced by DBT
• Plus £300 TFWA attendance fee (payable at registration in Cannes on 28 September)
• Total cost: £550 (Standard TFWA ticket value: £1,500)
• Delegates are responsible for booking their own travel and accommodation

Key Dates

• Register your interest by: Monday 14 July 2025 (by 5pm)
• Successful applicants notified by: Friday 25 July 2025

How to Apply

Please complete the registration form below to express your interest in joining the delegation.

Contact

For any questions, please contact:
Lucy Haine
Email: lucy.haine@businessandtrade.gov.uk