CHINA. Online registrations are now open for the digital TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition event, being staged from 21–24 June.
As reported, the event will feature an online conference and expert-led workshops bringing together some of the world’s leading travel retailers and senior industry executives. They will examine the latest business developments in key travel markets including China.
Panellists will include China Duty Free Group (CDFG) President Charles Chen; Dufry Group CEO Julián Díaz; Gebr. Heinemann CEO Max Heinemann; Lagardère Travel Retail Chairman and CEO Dag Rasmussen; and DFS Group Chairman and CEO Benjamin Vuchot.
The TFWA Asia Pacific online event – supported by main partner CDFG and organised in partnership with the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) – will be held with Mondelēz World Travel Retail as Diamond Partner, and Lagardère Travel Retail and Cainiao Smart Logistics Network (an affiliate of Alibaba Group) as Platinum Sponsors.
Delegates can meet and conduct business virtually via the TFWA ONE2ONE meeting service, which will be sponsored by Brown-Forman and Les Chocolats de Pauline.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the latest product launches and industry projects using the new TFWA 365 online platform.
TFWA President Jaya Singh said: “TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition will provide a popular option for connecting with colleagues from across the business at this difficult time.
“A strong line-up of conference speakers, insightful workshops and excellent networking and business opportunities will make this event a vital platform to help kickstart the recovery of the global duty free and travel retail industry.
“We’d like to thank CDFG, APTRA, Mondelēz, Lagardère Travel Retail, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network and all our sponsors and participants for their support.”
For further information about TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition and to book a place, click here. Registrations close on 10 June.
