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Please note that this exclusive JES Travel Retail page is an unaffliated independent service providing advice and information connected to the 2024 Tax Free World Association World Exhibition and conference, the city of Cannes and surrounding area.
This page will be updated on a regular basis so please return to find out the latest advice, details of social events, conferences, restaurant tips and information on how to get the most of the show.
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GENERAL
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The Tax Free World Association - www.TFWA.com - World Exhibition and Conference is due to be held in Cannes, France 29th September - 3rd Octber 2024 and will once again be the flagship exhibition for our industry. The show is a must for anyone involved in the global travel retail sector !
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A Cannes preview is available on 10th September from 10.00 CET via TFWA 365, the preview will be an informative guide to the show and ideal for visitors - register with TFWA here.
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A map of the exhibition area can be found here.
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Pre show
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29th Setpember 2024 : 09.00 hrs - 20.00 hrs - Registration Gare Maritime (to the right of the Palais / Casino so a 1 minute walk from the show location. This where you will collect your pre registration ticket but remember to bring ID and your pre registration documentation.
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Show opening times
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30th September : 12.00 hrs - 18.30 hrs
1st October : 09.00 hrs - 18.30 hrs
2nd October : 09.00 hrs - 18.30 hrs
3rd October : 09.00 hrs - 17. 00 hrs
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​​​​When does the pre show work begin ... Pre Registration is now open so we recommend that visit the TFWA website as a visitor here. Pre registration is highly recommended as whilst tickets can be purchased on site day - subject to travel retail related activities - rates are extremely high compared to the pre registration levels.
If you are a first time attendee then you will need to contact TFWA to register an account after which you will be able to register for tickets - note that this can take a few weeks and evidence of travel retail involvement is required so we recommend you begin the process as soon as registration opens.. Any issues you can contact the TFWA organisation via the following email addresses : visitors@tfwa.com or registration@tfwa.com .
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Note : TFWA is a French registered company and therefore under French tax law all invoices will include French VAT for tickets (10%). We can unfortunately not advise on local VAT reimbursement procedures however in our home country of German we can confirm that reimbursement is possible via the Elster portal.
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TFWA KEY DATES (MEMBERS ONLY) - LINK FOR MORE DETAILS HERE
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The Management Committee designation will begin on Wednsdy 2nd October from 08.00 - 12.00 hrs with voting taking place in TFWA Office on the ground level of the Palais des Festivals.​
The TFWA Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 3rd October with regsitration beginning at 08.30 hrs in Auditorium K of the Palais des Festivals
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2023 TFWA WORLD CONFERENCE AND EXBHIBITION
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Want to know if the show is for you, or just want to relive the highlights from last year, then visit The Review 2023 link here.
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THE TFWA CONFERENCE & WORKSHOPS
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To begin the week on the Monday morning the TFWA conference will be held in the Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals starting at 09.00 and running for approximately 12.00 - note that the show begins after the conference so attending the conference does not take away any time from waking the halls.
​The 2024 speakers will feature former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, CEO of meta-media studio Radical Next Sam Rad, NASA astronaut & CEO of the XPrize Foundation Anouseh Ansari and naturally an opening talk by TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen.
​The TFWA link to the speakers can be found here.
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On 1st October in the Salon Croisette, Majestic Hotel there will be a 90 minute conference discussing "Developments and challenges in the travel retail ecosystem", more details here.
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During the week you will also find insightful workshops run by TFWA, the details of which are as follows :
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1st October 2024 : Reimaging travel retail, 08.00 - 09.30 held at the Majestic Hotel
2nd October 2024 : TFWA i.Lab, 09.00 - 18.30 held in the Golden VIllage
3rd October 2024 : TFWA i.Lab, 09.00 - 18.30 held in the Golden VIllage
4th October 2024 : TFWA i.Lab, 09.00 - 17.00 held in the Golden VIllage
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Click here for the TFWA i.lab web page.
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Prior to the show read the new blog "7 key talking point for Cannes 2024" by Marco Passoni (Senior Exectuive VP, 2.0 & Partners) here.
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EXHIBITORS
A complete list of exhibitors is provided by TFWA at the link here.
​For those who are veterans of the show then we always recomended visiting the link here as you have an overview of the new exhibitors for 2024.
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The TFWA i.Lab runs alongside the traditional exhibition and is a fast growing part of the travel retail week. The i.Lab centres on innovation within our sector and expands knowledge of the traveller experience. To view the i.Lab exhibitors visit here.
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NEW - EXHIBITORS, VISITORS, MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS - NEW
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uCloudlink are pleased to announce that Pasco Hi-Fi will also be demonstrating the GlocalMe range of mobile Wi-Fi products including the Roamplug (adaptor) and Unicord (cable) on their booth - Blue village G15 - during the TFWA expo. You can arrange a meeting /demonstration with Jack Horrey via email here or pop by the booth and the staff will be happy to demonstrate the innovativeGlocalme products.
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Former Henkell Freixenet Head of Sales GTR, Christian Witte (Linkedin link) who is located near Frankurt, will be in Cannes for the TFWA show. He is interested in a new role/professional adventure, ideally combining, GTR & wine.
A strong CV includes 30+ years in the wine sector (5 years as Head of GTR), trade, VDP top winery and wine industry incuding strong knowledge in sparkling wine & spirits sector, management of a 100 ha winery with 50 employees. Contact Christian via email here to arrange a date/time to meet if you have a suitable GTR role within your organisation.
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Meet TravConsult - a dynamic consultancy which empowers airports and travel retail businesses to succeed with Asian markets - Co-founder and Executive GM Lilly Choi-Lee during the TFWA show. TravConsult’s passion is helping their clients create unforgettable service interactions and memorable shopping experiences for their evolving, globe-trekking customers and guests from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam. In addition to the aviation and travel retail sectors, TravConsult also works extensively with the tourism and non-travel retail sectors.
You can contact Lilly Choi-Lee via email here to arrage a meeting in Cannes.
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​The Wine & Spirits Club of India (WSCI) are thrilled to announce that our E-magazine 0KM will be part of the prestigious Tax Free World Association (TFWA) celebrations, marking its 40th anniversary in Cannes! This milestone event is a significant gathering for the global travel retail industry, and we are excited to participate alongside leading brands and industry professionals. Join us as we celebrate four decades of innovation, excellence, and collaboration in the world of duty-free and travel retail. Read the latest edition here.
Contact WSCI founder Malay Kumar Rout at to arrange a meeting - email here.
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Kashkha's Head of travel retail Oscar Menezes will be visiting Cannes to meet with retail buyers & BDMs involved in the fashion category. Complimenting the core Kashkha range will be opportunity discuss the range that has been designed for the African market in addition to the "Concious living range" Scarves & Glitters range. Contact Oscar Menezes here (oscar.menezes@kashkha.com) to arrange a meeting or to have product information forwarded to you.
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TRID BV is a travel retail supplier and wholesaler based near to Amsterdam airport. Our main business is within the A branded spirits category in addition to product ranges includeing FMCG, fragrances and electronics. We are always interested in new opportuntities to purchase your products for onward supply into GTR so please contact us via info@tridbv.com or via info@jes-travelretail.com. We look forward to seeing you in Cannes !
Coquillete Parfum export manager Maria Elena Iuliano will be in Cannes and is keen to discuss with retailers and distributors this luxury fragrance from Vieffe Noselab in addition to unique TRE options. The brand is an ideal addition to TR & offers a premium assortment. Contact Maria via export@vieffenoselab.com .
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uCloudlink are pleased to be the provider of mobile Wi-Fi solutions on the Memodigi / Triple Nine Hygiene booth - Blue village / H3 - during the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. To receive a demonstration of the mobile solutions - uCloudlink's Unicord charging cable and Roam plug both with built in Wi-Fi - contact Dr. Eli Fel here or visit the booth during the show. Learn more about Power & WiFi anywhere - Roamplug & Unicord.
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Underlining its position as a global market leader, FRAAS has managed to bring three of its fashion accessories into the finals of two product award competitions this year in Cannes! Fashion accessories are an important segment within the global travel retail. FRAAS delivers in this category and performs very successfully in all channels. You are welcome to arrange a meeting with Christian Rührschneck via email (c.ruehrschneck@fraas.com ) or directly on LinkedIn (5) Christian Ruehrschneck | LinkedIn
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Meet Food Accademia CEO ​Fabrizio Canal at Blue Village / A1 during the TFWA show - book appointments via canal@foodaccademia.it. Italy has a global reputation for good food & wine and the flavours of Italy present an ideal compliment to other GTR offerings. Food Accademia​ discover, select & introduce the most outstanding Italian food & beverage producers to the world of travel retail & duty free.
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Anggel's Share - marketing, consulting, import & distribution of beverages into the India region -Head of Travel Retail Amit Anand will be in Cannes from 29th September contact Amit at amit@anggelsshare.com for meeting.
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​​​Whilst visiting the TFWA exhibition watch out for the TR Go for Gold logo. This logo stands for excellence and best practice for products sold in the Travel Retail environment. If you would like more information please visit www.TRGOforGOLDawards.com or contact Christine Martin on here.
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Promote to our GTR audience in 76 countries your booth, meeting availability or special event here or email here .
Note : This section of the JES Travel Retail "Cannes info & tips" page is a paid service excluding charitable events..
TRAVEL
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Google maps : Link for Cannes and the surrounding area here
​What can we do now ... we recommend you book accommodation as quickly as possible and sites like www.booking.com are useful as they still have a number of hotels and private rentals that offer free cancellation up to 30 days before the show.
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​​The TFWA website also has additional information about travelling options including the TFWA partner for helicopter transfers Azur Hélicoptère.
​​​For preferential airline rates with Air France and KLM are available :
Name of the event: TFWA World Exhibition & Conference
Event ID code: 41578AF
Travel dates validity: from 22/09/2024 to 10/10/2024
Link here
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Where is Cannes airport ... nowhere, Cannes doesn't have an airport so you will need to fly into Nice. The TFWA provide on the days prior to the show beginning and the Monday in addition to the final day a free shuttle bus service for show ticket holders which departs from Nice airport and stops at all the major hotels plus the Palais des Festivals. The multilingual TFWA staff are located in the arrivals hall, land side terminal areas and in the outside areas so they are easy to find.
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The details for the free shuttle services can be found at the TFWA webiste here.​
- Nice airport to Palais (28th Sept)
- Nice airports to a selection of hotel (29th - 30th Sept)
- Hotels to Palais (30th Sept - 3rd Oct)
- Opening cocktail (29th Sept)
- Closing night (2nd Oct)
- Palais - Nice airport (3rd - 4th Oct)
If you are not able to use the TFWA shuttle service then there are regular bus options (Bus 81 fromerly referred to as Express Bus 210) leaves from terminal 1 in the high season and which runs every 45 minutes with the journey taking 45 minutes. Single fares are Euro 19,00 (valid April 2024).
Tickets can be purchased online niceairportexpress.com, at the airport or directly from the driver.
Ticket windows are opened daily 08:00-19:30 at terminal 1 (bus station Exit A0) & terminal 2 (between Exits A2/A3).
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A download of the Bus 81 information sheet here .
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Click here to visit the Nice fancile website page regarding the bus options.
This link is a superb summary of the transport options in and around Cannes.
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Helicopter and limousine options are also available for those who want that little extra luxury.
Suntransfers give online quotations for private transfers without initially having to give personal details or flight details.
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There is now a Nice Saint-Augustin railway station with a link to from Nice Airport and Cannes. You have a short 10 minutes walk from T1, or catch a tram from T1 or T2. This line will run up to three trains per hour and the journey only takes 22 minutes!
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Here is a link from Nice airport : Click here
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Taxis from the centre of Cannes to Nice and vice versa cost approximately Euro 90 each way with Uber costing approximately Euro 75,00 (2023 rates). ​​Uber rates can be cheaper than traditional taxis with current April 2024 rates quited at approximately Euro 50,00 although advisable to check nearer the time.
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If you are travelling by car here are the current rates for the French toll ... more details here.
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Cote D' Azur Toll Charges:
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A7 Montpellier - Aix-en-Provence, €9.40 although you can also use the parallel minor roads.
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A54 Aix-en-Provence - Toulon, €7.60
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A7 Lyon - Aix-en-Provence, €23.50 although the parallel roads are also convenient
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A8 Toulon - Italian border costs €11.30 but consider the parallel roads
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Toll Roads from Nice Airport
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Nice - Menton (A8), €2.20
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Nice - Cannes (A8), €2.90
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Nice - Aix-en-Provence (A8), €16.70
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Nice - Frejus (A8), €5.80
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Nice - Marseille (A8) and (A7) €19.60
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​MEETINGS
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Planning meetings .... We are are now 3 months from the show so whilst most people will not be planning their meetings yet, we advse to begin forming a plan and begin appraoching decision makers that you would like to - ideally - meet Meetings planned 4 weeks before the show will be possible but with limited success with key players having meeting calendars nearly fully booked by the beginning of September at the latest.
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For brands and distributorsattending the show and who are loking at entering travel retail and therefore have concrete business be realistic about the chances of getting meetings with the key accounts. The show is shorter than average domestic shows and realistically key accounts have 2 days to see everyone. If you are luck enough to option a meeting with a key travel retail account then budget a maximum of 1 hour and expect them to be 15 minutes late and leave 5 minutes ... meetings with such people are extremely valuable and many visitors will be envious that you have managed to obtain a meeting but being realistic about timings is always advisable.
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There is also the option to beneft from the TFWA ONE2ONE meeting service - more details here.
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​​THE CLASSIC MISTAKES
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​​Apartment shows , good or bad idea ? ... Yes on paper the costs are less than exhibiting and the apartment can also sleep members of staff but we can simply say that excluding very rare occasions apartment shows simply do not work. The reasons why apartment shows are not advisable are in principle weather related :
Nice weather : Clients and prospects dont want to walk to your apartment and stay in the vicinity of the Palais where they can enjoy walking the harbour and probably are enjoying an extended lunch.
Bad weather : Clients and prospects will not want to walk to your apartment and get soaked
Additionally apartment shows exclude all "walk by" business which at the show is a huge source of networking and unscheduled business opportunities.
We fully appreciate that if you dont have a booth then an apartment as a booth in lieu seems like a workable alternative but spend the budget more effectively with a table reserved at one of the cafes nearby where you can hold meetings and clients are by far more likely to turn up.
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If you are planning on having an apartment show then do not publish details all over social media, and in particular Linkedin, with the TFWA logo, motto and 2024 image. This "piggy backing" is rightly frowned upon and such a tactic will simply generate a negative image for your organisation as the practice, which TFWA rightly so strongly disagree with, has been discouraged in the press over the past years. There are subtle ways to promote your apartment without implying any direct connection to the TFWA show ... we will let you work that out !
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Meeting red flags ... beware of the unknown contact that requests a meeting and do your background checks to find if the person/organisation have a genuine interest in travel retail - TFWA have a superb registration that "weeds out" those not genuine visitors but unfortunately some get through the filter. There are always cases of unscrupulous people that request meetings during the show so that they can justify in their company travelling to Cannes based on a calendar full of meetings ... they simply don't turn up on your booth and enjoy a week in the south of France. These "contacts" block valuable windows in your schedule that can be used for more productive contacts.
A simple Linkedin "similar contacts" check can highlight those people that are not genuinely active in our sector ... contact us here and we will be happy to cross reference any suspicious contacts against our extensive travel retail contact network, free of charge.
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We noticed in recent years a new trend of sitting at a table in Cafe Roma with a signing saying for example "Distributor looking for new brands" ... we strongly advise against such blatant marketing in the same way that we advise against approaching red badge holders (indicating a buyer) when they are outside of the halls.
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Service provider red flags .... as with any major international trade fair they are a number of service providers (rental accommodation, logistics, warehousing in Cannes, demonstrators etc. etc.) that claim to be TFWA show experts or TFWA authorised and whilst there are many that are there are also many that are not. We would always recommend checking credentials of service providers and if in doubt contact the TFWA offices to check whether claims of affiliation are genuine.
As a sign of the importance that the organisers place on caution TFWA run a web page dedicated to the subject - Click here for the official warning from TFWA.
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SOCIAL EVENTS​​
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​​​​​​All work and no play ... Certainly not and the TFWA social/networking is as legendary as the show itself whether its the iconic Camel club back in the 90s to the more recent Scene followed by the hugely popular "TFWA Lounge" located on the beach if front of the Carlton hotel - it is highly recommended !
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The TFWA Lounge is divided into 2 times on the 30th September & 1st October 2024 :
18.30 - 21.00 After work session​​​
22.00 - 01.00 Night time session
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On the 29th September the Carlton beach location will host the Welcome Cocktail party and on the 3rd October the TFWA 40th anniversary gala.
Remember that you will need your exhibition badge in order to enter the TFWA Lounge !
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Below are some social events, more to follow ...
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m1nd-set are hosting the 2nd edition of their wheelchair rugby tournament in Cannes on September 29th at 9am.
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TFWA Pétanque tournament is being held at Place de l'Etang, Cannes on 29th September 2024 (09:00 - 12:00) - Link - all necessary game equipment will be provided.
(Note this event is for pre registered delegates only)
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Opening cocktails held at “Nuit Blanche” Carlton Beach rom 19.00 hrs on the 29th September 2024 with dress code smart casual.
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​There are also a number of bars and clubs that the trade show visitors frequent with the Irish bar Morrison's (10 Rue Teisseire, 06400 Cannes) being extremely popular with its 2 bars and outside drinking area.
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Additional highlights ... up to the time of the show we will be providing details of any special events. If your organisation wishes to promote an event then please contact is at info@jes-travelretail.com.
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GALA EVENTS
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​Gala events ... There are 2 gala/award events during the exhibition week - 1st October 2024 - and these are TRBusiness awards at the Hôtel Martinez and the DFNI Frontier awards at the Carlton. Both the gala events will be highlighting the organisation's 2023 travel retail awards. Both events are superb networking opportunities and for those interested in attending it is recommended to purchase tickets early. More details on the related awards, tickets and venues below :
Note : Both gala events are on the 1st October unlike previous years​
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TRB Awards : Click here , for the list of finalists visit the TRBusinesss webste here.
Frontier awards : Click here , for the list of finalists visit the Frontier Awards webste here.
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Note that the Frontier awards gala is now sold out.
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The organisers of gala events may be registered as a French company and therefore under French tax law all invoices will include French VAT (20%). We can unfortunately not advise on local VAT reimbursement procedures however in our home country of German we can confirm that reimbursement is possible via the Finanzamt's Elster portal.
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To mark the 40th anniversary of TFWA there will be a "Starry night" party at the Carlton Beach on 2nd October 2024 from 20.00 - 02.00 with dress code smart and glamourous.
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RESTAURANTS
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The choice of restaurants in Cannes is extensive and given the location can be expensive however there are also some excellent 3 course menu options which we would recommend. Walk the main road from the Palais to the old town and you will see a large variety of restaurants offering menus from approximately Euro 35,00 per person.
Here are the current (July 2024) top 20 resturants on Tripadvisor based on total ratings :
1. Gusti Italiani (Link)
2. Bathelemy Restaurant (Link)
3. Mademoiselle Gray Plage Barriere (link)
4. Scalini (Link)
5. Le Bouche à Oreille (Link)
6. Côté Marché Bistrot Cannes (Link)
7. Le Triskell (Link)
8. Schebell (Link)
9. Lucky You Beef & Seafood (Link)
10. La Cuisine De Mathilde (Link)
11. Le Pompon (Link)
12. Chai Dee (Link)
13. L'Angle des Saveurs (Link)
14. Parthenopi (Link)
15. La Piazza (Link)
16. Uva (Link)
17. Restaurant Beryte (Link)
18. Cheer Mamma (Link)
19. Black Sails - A Pirate Tavern By Chef Lechat (Link)
20. L'éponyme d'Éric (Link)
If you have any restaurant tips then let us know and, subject to space on the page, we will let everyone know.
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HOTELS
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Where should we stay ... a classic mistake is to misjudge the length of the famous Bouvelard de La Croisette (Croisette) along the sea front as whilst the walk is scenic take into account that temperatures will be high even at the beginning of October, you will be wearing trade fair clothes and more than likely be loaded down with samples and catalogues. A walk along the Croisette in the morning is nice, returning after the show to get changed is tiring, walking back to have dinner/drinks is hard work and the the walk back again to sleep is foot based torture.
When looking at accommodation outside of Cannes take into account taxi fares as 4 trips a day will, over the course of the show, be considerable.
Best locations are the old town, Bd. Carnot or the streets parallel to the Croisette although if arriving by car take into account that parking options in Cannes are very limited within walking distance of these area although if you can find parking then rates are "standard" for such a location at approximately Euro 28,00 per day.
For those looking at attending with a larger number of staff there are options to rent out villas in the surrounding area and these not only prove to be more cost effective but also gives staff a superb opportunity to enjoy the down time in amazing surroundings.
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TFWA have previously had official partners for hotel accommodation and we will be confirming that this remains valid for 2024 in the next weeks :
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There are still a few hotels available in Cannes on www.booking.com - 1 adult, rated 6 or higher and under 5kms from the centre of Cannes for the period 29th September - 3rd October 2024 - see the list below.
We have not included privately hosted appartments as we have the experience that private hosts can cancel he booking at short notice and whilst Booking.com provide support to find alternatively accomodation at very short notice this inconvenience is not useful during such a major trade show week. If you are lucky enough to find a privately hosted appartment then congratulations as this can be a cost effective way of staying near the show.
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1. Résidence Pierre & Vacances Cannes Verrerie
2. Residhotel Villa Maupassant
3. B&B Hotel Cannes La Bocca Plage
4. Hotel des Victories
5. Citadines Criosette Cannes
6. Hotel Avaton
CONTACT DETAILS IN AN EMERGENCY
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There is 1 consulate in Cannes for Republic of Ireland citizens however in Nice there are over 30 consulates, more details for Nice here and for Cannes here.
Ireland Honorary Consutlate in Cannes
Address: St. Michel 69, Avenue Du Roi Albert La Californie 06400 Cannes France
Telephone:+ 33 6 77 69 14 36
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European emergency number : 112
Fire and rescue: 18
Police: 17
Ambulance: 15
People who are hard of hearing can text: 114
Municipal police: +33 800 117 118 (freephone)
National police - Central police station: +33 4 93 06 22 22
State police: +33 4 93 68 01 01
Cannes Town Hall: +33 4 97 06 40 00
House call emergency: 36 24
A & E (Cannes Simone Veil Hospital): +33 4 93 69 71 50
Hand emergency (private Cannes Oxford Hospital): +33 4 92 98 40 27
Out-of-hours chemists: 32 37 (Audiotel 0.35 € inc. VAT/min) or www.3237.fr
CANNES & THE SURROUNDING AREA
Extreme weather update
Cannes and the surrounding area was reported in the travel retail press as to have experienced extreme weather, a issue that many visitors to the show will remember from 2015. TFWA have released a statement confirm that the Palais location and area which are scheduled to hold events have not been badly affected and subsequently no issues are expected during the show week. If the situatIon should change we will update this page accordingly.
TFWA commented to DFNI with regards to the situation, read the article here.
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The weather forecast for Cannes is as follows :
26th September : 24 - 16 degrees, light rain and gengtle breeze, possibility of rain 50% - 60% (09.00 - 13.00), 40% - 37% (13.00 - 17.00)
27th September : 26 - 12 degrees, sunny and moderate brezze, possibility of rain 0%
28th September : 24 - 9 degrees, sunny and fresh breeze, possibility of rain 0%
29th September : 20 - 10 degrees, sunny and slighty windy, possibility of rain 0%
30th September : 21 - 10 degrees, sunny and gentle breezy, possibility of rain 0%
1st October : ​22 - 10 degrees, sunny and gentle breeze, possibility of rain 0%
2nd October : 22 - 10 degrees, sunny and slightly windy, possibility of rain 0%
3rd October : 22 - 11 degrees, sunny and slightly windy, possibility of rain 17% (12.00 - 15.00 hrs)
4th October : 22 - 11 degrees, sunny and slighty windy, possibility of rain 0%,
(Source www.bbc.com)
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Cafes and restaurants ... the list of cafes and restaurants around Cannes is as you can imagine extensive but for a coffee and excellent networking potential Cafe Roma opposite the Palais is always a good starting point - not the cheapest by far but worth the investment. As with any major town the restaurants are not cheap although with some shopping around you can find menu offers - Euro 40,00 for 3 courses last year was possible - although for any of the restaurants close to the Palais it is recommended to book in advance.
These links will give you more ideas, should you have time, during your stay in Cannes ...
Cannes in 1 day : Link
Crime & safety tips during your time in Cannes : Link
Shopping in Cannes : Link
The best beaches in and round Cannes : Link
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Visiting outside of Cannes ... The south of France is a stunning coast line and there are a number of places that we recommend visiting if you have time before or after the show, here are just a few that we know of :
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Monte Carlo, naturally this home to the rich and famous is worth a visit as is a trying your luck in the famous casinos.
The Monaco Yacht Show will be held 25th – 28th Sept 2024 at the La Condamine, Monaco. The Monaco Yacht Show is the world’s leading yacht show. It is the largest in-water display of large yachts. The launching of Monaco Yacht Show happens at the Inaugural Gala Event, which is the start of the four-day exhibit, more details here.
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Antibes, offers old town enclosed by 16th-century ramparts with the star-shaped Fort Carré that overlooks luxury yachts moored at the Port Vauban marina. The forested Cap d’Antibes peninsula, dotted with grand villas, separates Antibes from Juan-les-Pins and is a stunning drive into the city.
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Gasse, the home of perfume and featured in the novel Perfume by Patrick Suskind's the town is worth visiting and we highly recommend the museum (image below) in the old town where you can view the history of perfume.
Nice, where you probably have flown into, was founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite with the city having a long tradition of attracting artists. The harbour of Nice is worth a visit as is the nearby market area.
Nice Trail Races from 3rd – 6th Oct 2024 is a UTMB World Series Events and one of the best trail running events in the world. Four distances, from 20 km to 100 miles, from the highest peaks of Mercantour to the panoramic views of the Côte d'Azur, before arriving in the heart of the city of Nice, on the Promenade des Anglais. Activities at the departures, exhibition village in Nice, and parties along the entire route ... more details here.
A theater festival is held in Nice from 5th – 18th Oct 2024 where 22 theaters in Nice will offer more than 50 shows for La Fête des Théâtres. Two weeks of contemporary or classical theater, comedy, boulevard, musical or immersive shows, dance, readings, young audience shows, storytelling, magic. Prices: Depending on the theater, prices range from free to €15 on average, more details here.
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Saint Tropez, if you have any money left after Monte Carlo then visit St Tropez to continue watching the rich and famous, the cafes around St. Tropez provide superb "people watching" potential.
The St Tropez: Sailing Regatta is being held 28th Sept – 6th Oct 2024
Les Voiles de St Tropez (the sails of St Tropez) hosts majestic sailing yachts racing around the Bay of Saint-Tropez in a dazzling nautical ballet. It brings together no less than 4000 sailors in a festive and sporting atmosphere in the famous port of St Tropez ... more details here.
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Saint Jean Cap Ferrat is lesser known but equally exclusive as Monte Carlo having in 2012 been named the second most expensive residential location in the world after its more famous neighbour. We can highly recommend the harbour area and path along the coast.
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Learn more about Cannes here
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We hope that this was informative and we look forward to providing you with more details on the show over the coming months !
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