Tax Free World Exhibition 2011
Traveling in a brand new world
The world’s first duty free shop was opened at Shannon Airport in Ireland in 1947 to serve trans-Atlantic airline passengers traveling between North America and Europe while they were in transit. The Irish argued that, having passed passport control, the passenger had left the country and therefore the duties & taxes of that country were not applicable. Since this ancestor of duty-free shops, the number of traveling people has exploded and the trade is now a flourishing business. In 2010 global duty free and travel retail sales totaled US$ 39 billion - up 13% on the previous year.
Founded in 1984, Tax Free World Association is the world's largest non-profit making duty-free and travel retail association. Its mission is to enable and empower the duty free and travel retail industry by providing the opportunities and the tools for brand and market growth. With a membership of over 400 of the world’s best known and most prestigious brand-owners, TFWA is well-placed to represent and support this thriving industry. TFWA World Exhibition is the global exhibition and conference event for the industry, attracting some 450 exhibiting companies and over 5000 visitors every year in Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. The Cannes venue is the privileged place to launch new products.
Opening Conference: we live in a complex and changing world
Kofi A. Annan served two terms as Secretary-General of the United Nations, an organization with which he was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2001 Kofi Annan. He addressed to a large audience during the Opening Conference, providing insights issued from his diplomatic career into the aftereffects for the world economics and politics in Africa and Middle-East.
Quintessence, the alchemy of Cognac and Double Parfum
On the occasion of the Tax Free World Exhibition, Grand Marnier has launched in Cannes Black Pearl, Grand Marnier Quintessence, the first new Grand Marnier creation since the release of Cent-Cinquantenaire to mark the 150th anniversary in 1977. Like Cent-Cinquantenaire, Quintessence is a marriage of Cognacs and the distilled essence of bitter orange.
Mercedes-Benz men fragrance, a perfume star
125 years after the creation of their first automobile, Mercedes-Benz enters the fragrance world. The world’s widest–known automotive brand and principal sponsor of the Fashion Week worldwide has granted the INCC Group a worldwide license to create the very first Mercedes-Benz fragrance.
Lolita Lempika Eau de Toilette: the Taste of Temptation
" I created my First Fragrance by drawing on my most distant memories to recreate that intense moment when a girl is waiting to become a woman. To the girl, I offered the flavour, and to the woman, I offered the flower. And that is how the intoxicating nectar of Liquorice Flower came into being". Lolita Lempicka
Lalique Nilang & Hommage à l’Homme at the Majestic
Art & Fragrance held a party at the Majestic Hotel to launch Lalique new creations: a new packaging for the Nilang fragrance, a new perfume for men, Hommage à l’Homme, and its new line of jewelry, presented in a four young ladies catwalk show, featuring the four elements.
Adventure, camaraderie and living to the full
Bacardi introduced its new product "OakHeart" on a party at the Majestic Hotel in a Western atmosphere to promote the «living to the full» young spirit of this spiced rum, which is strong, adventurous and authentic. Oakheart, Bacardi's biggest launch in 15 years (since Bacardi Limon), is dedicated to modern day adventurers after its bold taste...
Preciosity of a rare perfume
Since 1795, the Rancé family has dedicated itself to the development of the finest bath and body products, which historically were favored by Napoleon who was Rancé’s best client. Originally founded in Grasse by François Rancé, this family owned perfume house now operates in Milan. Each generation continues the Rancé family tradition of utilizing only the highest quality flowers,
RNX.316: The new Caran d'Ache code
Caran d’Ache, Maison de Haute Ecriture, introduced at Tax Free a new collection with a unique code created from the merger of two shapes - round and hexagonal. RNX.316, the new Swiss Made writing instrument, draws its great strength from its material: 316L stainless steel.
Beverly Hills: Glamour has its fragrance
Beverly Hills, Cannes sister city and (other) capital of Glamour, home of the most famous stars in the world, gives its name to the Beverly Hills fragrance collection: three fragrances as captivating as the city herself. The mystique of Beverly Hills as a place of wealth and beauty continues to grow...
Desigual’s first coming to Tax Free
Spanish Desigual introduced their products for the first time in Tax Free World Exhibition on a very artistic and colorful stand. Desigual forges ahead with its international expansion process and plans to finish 2011 with 35 points of sale in 30 of the best airports around the world.
Tullamore Dew: campain and pack evoke "Irish True" spirit
Independent, family-owned distillers William Grant & Sons Ltd. announced the roll-out of a multi-million dollar global investment in Tullamore Dew – the world’s number two Irish whiskey brand – with the reveal of new look packaging and the launch of a global integrated communications campaign, under the banner of ‘Irish True’.
Chantal Thomass absolute feminity
Chantal Thomass, creator of luxury underwear made her debut in fashion in 1967. Since 1975, she has been designing collections of very feminine and sexy lingerie. She placed the suggestive "dessus dessous" style. Her bustiers, corsets, garter belts and lace stockings justify her nickname of "queen of lingerie". Chantal Thomass offers as well fragrances for nowadays women.
La Colline in Switzerland: home of Anti-Age research
CMAge First Cellular Emulsion: The first step to beauty. Developed by the science experts at La Colline to provide essential everyday skincare, CMAge First is intended for all skin types and dedicated to all women who want to benefit from the La Colline anti-aging expertise.
A very bright future lays ahead of Duty Free
TFWA President, Erik Juul-Mortensen provided a very positive assessment of the 2011 Tax Free edition: a turnover increase of 9%, over 40 new exhibitors and 6 to 7% renewal on an exhibition area of over 20,000 square meters. The most significant areas of growth were in delegations from Asia at +15% and Europe +11% with +13% from Africa, +4% from the Americas and a drop of -6% from the Middle East and -12% from Oceania.
La Ric natural cosmetics
La Ric Cosmetics was established in 1984 by founder and CEO Sonja Prousek and follows a never ending story of success, due to its continuous innovations and strength in setting trends for the global cosmetic market. The unique formula consists of natural Aroma, essential oils, herbs and many more vital contents. These natural ingredients are transformed into top quality products using the most advanced techniques.
Hédiard presents its new packaging at Free Tax
The brand Hédiard, representative of the luxury haute cuisine, presented at Tax Free the new formats of bright red gourmet gift boxes signed by the brand Hédiard inside, and filled with delicious chocolates, fruit jellies or color schemes small jam jars. Everything is done to attract and have informed consumers salivate in advance for the holiday season.