Join the UK Delegation to explore commercial Travel Retail opportunity at TFWA 2026

Cannes, France | 27–1 October 2026

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 leading travel retail operators and brands in a high-value networking environment focused on forging connections. 

Why Attend with DBT?

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has secured exclusive access to TFWA and are inviting 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 with innovative exciting products who ideally have not attended or exhibited at TFWA previously.

What’s Included

• Pre-mission briefing webinar
• Deep dive to optimise success in the high innovation Travel Retail environment. 
• Access to the TFWA conference and exhibition floors from the Opening Reception (Sunday 27 September) to Thursday 1 October.
• Guided tour of the exhibition trade show, hosted by TFWA
• Introductions to leading tax-free retail partners at a DBT networking reception.
• Access to Market intelligence and category reports
• Ticket to the Frontiers Awards Dinner with unparalleled networking opportunities.
• Complete Guide to exhibiting and completing the 2027 TFWA exhibitor application. 

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 27 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: Friday 26th June 2026 (by 5pm)
• Successful applicants notified by: Monday 3rd Juy 2026

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