Sponsored by Leader Industry ‘evolution’ never more important
In his opening address at the recent TFWA Asia Pacific summit, TFWA President Erik Juul- Mortensen alluded to pressures on the airport concession model, challenges to the value proposition and geopolitical issues that require ‘an evolution of our industry’. Myriad ‘glocal’ challenges facing the business
today tend to adopt chameleon-like traits that are prone to change at any given time. In the case of the UK’s Brexit trail, critical advocacy work continues behind the scenes to secure a return to duty free sales between the UK and EU member states. TRBusiness learned during a recent briefing that there is now a
critical window up until October – when a framework agreement on the future relationship between the UK and EU is expected to be decided – to put forward arguments to policy makers on both sides that the restoration is merited. The recently struck transition agreement between the UK and EU means that 31 December 2020 has now been earmarked for the potential return of duty free. This would represent the end of the proposed transition period, providing a ‘hard Brexit’ doesn’t scupper the timeframe. “We have four or five months to influence the process beyond the
work we have already done,” said lobbyist Hume Brophy. “There is considerable political momentum now behind the campaign and we’re engaging on a regular basis with HMRC.” Importantly, the UK’s designation as a ‘third country’ at the
point of the UK-EU divorce – critical to the negotiations – will not be adversely affected by any decision linked to the country’s future membership of the Customs Union. The UK government has yet to declare its position, while no ‘hard and fast positions’ have been taken on the EU side. For now, it seems there is all to play for…
Luke Barras-Hill, Deputy Editor Hello again…
Thank you for that Luke. On a lighter note, I’d like to issue a sincere and heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the entire TRBusiness team for their tireless work over the last six months while I enjoyed my maternity leave. I’d particularly like to thank Luke for
his over-and-above commitment to the magazine in that time. I am sure you
would all agree that he has done an absolutely fantastic job in my absence. In the last six months, TRBusiness has not only bolstered its editorial team but has also staged the very first consumer-voted Travel Retail Awards. This game-changing initiative has already brought about small changes in the way this industry views itself and how the all-important consumer rates the DF&TR experience. I am bursting with pride following the debut event and we are
already working closely with m1nd-set to make the next one even bigger and better. I am also thrilled to be reunited with my colleagues and I am eager to catch up with industry friends in the coming months. It’s been a while, but I am back.
Charlotte Turner, Managing Editor JUNE 2018 TRBUSINESS 13
Pre-registration opens for TFWA World Exhibition 18
Pre-registration for the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2018 and TFWA Digital Village has opened. The event will feature a conference and workshop programme
and an opportunity to see the latest innovations from leading brands and digital specialists active in DF&TR. It will run between 30 September and 5 October at the Palais des
Festivals in Cannes. Following the success of the inaugural TFWA Digital Village in
Cannes in 2017, it will return this year between Tuesday 2 October and Friday 5 October. TFWA’s ONE2ONE meeting service will also take place. In 2017,
there were 302 pre-arranged meetings via the ONE2ONE service, an increase of +38% from the previous year. For the TFWA Digital Village, 163 pre-arranged meetings were planned. Last year, over 6,800 visitors attended the TFWA World Exhibition
& Conference, an increase of +6% from the previous year. The exhibition occupied a total of 22,607sq m, with 514
exhibiting companies across 490 stands and 16 official boats in the Harbour Village. TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen said: “As preparations get
underway for this key event, it’s clear that once again there will be plenty to think about and debate in Cannes. “Business has been healthy across our industry since we last met
on the Côte d’Azur, but our world is changing rapidly and it’s never been more imperative to keep abreast of these changes. “As always, the event offers an outstanding opportunity to network and to meet business partners old and new.”
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