TFWA World Exhibition 2026
About This Show
The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is the largest annual event in the global duty-free and travel-retail industry, organised by the Tax Free World Association (TFWA). The 2026 edition runs 27 September – 1 October at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, bringing roughly 480–500 exhibiting brand-owners together with around 8,000 travel-retail professionals — including some 3,000 buyer-side delegates from airport retailers, airlines, cruise lines, and border shops.
Exhibiting in 2026? Read our TFWA World Exhibition 2026 exhibitor guide for stand costs, the show villages, the travel-retail buyer profile, and a Cannes ROI playbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the TFWA World Exhibition 2026?+
The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026 runs Sunday 27 September to Thursday 1 October 2026 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, with the TFWA Conference opening on Monday morning, 28 September.
Where is the TFWA World Exhibition held?+
At the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on the Croisette in Cannes, France — the same venue as the Cannes Film Festival — with satellite exhibition space at the JW Marriott (Riviera Village) and aboard boats in the marina (Harbour Village). The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), about 25–30 km away.
How many exhibitors and visitors attend TFWA Cannes 2026?+
Expect roughly 480–500 exhibiting brand-owners (482 in 2025) and around 8,000 travel-retail professionals, including some 3,000 buyer-side delegates from airport retailers and landlords. Final 2026 figures depend on TFWA's updated exhibitor list.
What is the TFWA World Exhibition?+
It is the largest annual event in the global duty-free and travel-retail industry, organised by the Tax Free World Association (TFWA). It is where brands present their ranges and negotiate listings with the airport retailers, airlines, cruise lines, and border shops that sell to travellers worldwide. It is a trade-only event.
How often is the TFWA World Exhibition held?+
Annually, each autumn in Cannes. TFWA also runs a separate spring event, TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, in Singapore.
What products are exhibited at TFWA?+
Eight main product sectors: perfumes & cosmetics; wine, spirits, beers & non-alcoholic beverages; confectionery, fine food & food supplements; fashion, accessories, sunglasses & luggage; jewellery, watches & writing instruments; gifts, toys, souvenirs & home; tobacco & smokers' accessories; and electronics & travel accessories.
How do I exhibit at TFWA World Exhibition 2026?+
Exhibit space is booked through TFWA, typically 9–12+ months ahead, as space-only stands across the colour villages, Riviera Village, and the Harbour Village. See our TFWA World Exhibition 2026 exhibitor guide for stand costs, the show villages, the travel-retail buyer profile, and a Cannes ROI playbook.