The 2027 Tax Free World Exhibition & Conference closed yesterday, with a slew of important news in its wake.

The major associations were particularly active.

Among the biggest stories impacting the Americas was the announcement of the rebranding of the six-decade old International Association of Airport & Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) as the Travel Retail Alliance of the Americas, with an updated, more inclusive mandate as it adapts to the evolving world of today’s travel retail business. The newly named group also announced the venue for the 2027 Summit of the Americas. Page 1.

South American Duty Free Association ASUTIL announced that the 2027 Conference will take place in Panama in June. See more details on pages 1-2.

TFWA renewed its partnership with the City of Cannes to remain in that location for the Tax Free World Exhibition & Conference for at least the next three years. The Association also announced its new Management Committee and Board. Page 2. 

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SUPPLY SIDE: THE VIEW FROM CANNES

L’Occitane en Provence is strengthening its face care offer in global travel retail with the launch of Divine Targeted Wrinkle Care, the latest addition to the Maison’s Immortelle Divine collection. The revered French brand also previewed new additions to its Amande Sublime Mist collection, due to launch in travel retail in October. Page 3.

Sol de Janeiro revealed the details of its rollout of the Intense Perfume Mist collection in the Americas. Page 3.

Guylian breaks out of its shell with a new generation of flavor innovation; and strengthens its Americas team with Lymarie Prudencio as Channel Lead. Page 4.

Mondelēz WTR tops Advantage Group International’s 2026 Travel Retail benchmark rankings. Page 4.

Lindt & Sprüngli GTR premieres new Ube creation in Cannes. Page 5.

The Hershey Company names Amanda Almond President, International, succeeding Rohit Grover. Page 5.

Mars Wrigley ITR puts ‘staying power’ at the heart of confectionery growth strategy. Page 6.

Valrhona and Villars outline key priorities within global travel retail. Page 7.



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NEW F&B OPTIONS DEBUT IN U.S. AIRPORTS

SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls at Miami International Airport. Page 5.

Dunkin’ and Shake Shack at JFK Terminal 5, with SSP America. Page 5.



Avolta’s HMSHost in Hawaii. Page 7. 



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