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The 2026 TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference "Join the next travel retail experience"

will be held at the

Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention centre,

Singapore from the 10th - 14th May 2026.

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Learn more about the show on the TFWA website page here

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Read about the 2025 show on the TFWA website here.

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Please note that this page is fully independent / unaffiliated to the TFWA organisation

and associated organisations, e.g. REALM events..

All information is provided excluding liability, errors and omissions accepted.​​

Any information provided through sponsoring is clearly annotated

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Travel advice & warnings

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The main time zone is Singapore Standard Time (SST). It does not observe daylight saving time. Singapore is 12 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. during Eastern Standard Time.

Find out if you require a visa to Singapore here.​

The official Singapore Ministry of foreign affairs website Home | Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

​If you lose your passport in Singapore then visit here and report it to the ICA.

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TFWA warning regarding fraudulent companies  

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TFWA provide an updated list of companies that fraudulently claim to be connected to the association and / or the show, please view the list here if you are contacted by any company claiming to be official partners inform TFWA via the website.

This JES Travel Retail webpage, as with the Cannes Information and Tips page later in the year, is an independent / unaffiliated information page and makes NO claim to be an officially connected to TFWA in any form.

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Pre registration 

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You can pre register on for the show before 2nd April 2026 at the link here.  We highly recommend that those registering for the 1st time begin the process sooner rather than later.

For those companies exhibiting the link to contact TFWA will follow shortly.
For those planning on visiting but with questions regarding the process you can contact TFWA here.

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Registration

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You will be able to register at the venue (L1) from 09.00 - 18.00 hrs each day.

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The TFWA conference

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The week begins in the Grand Ballroom with a conference whereby newly elected TFWA President Sara Branquinho will give her opening speech. There will be additional contributions from key travel figures Sunil Tuli (President of APTRA), Kishore Mahbubani, Hyunjin Kim (INSEAD) and Akira Back. The moderator for the talks will be former AirAsia X CEO, Azran Osman­Rani and TFWA Conference Director Michele Miranda.​

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The show

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The venue for the show is fantastic, learn more here. 

 

Download the programme here.

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​​The opening times for the show are as follows :

​11th May 2026 : 12.30 - 1800 hrs

12th May 2026 : 09.00 - 18.00 hrs

13th May 2026 : 09.00 - 18.00 hrs

14th May 2026 - 09.00 - 17.00 hrs

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A complete overview of the programme can be found on the TFWA website here.

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Free WiFi is provided at the show courtesy of TFWA.

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Workshops

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View the companies in the World of Innovation here.

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The various workshops will be held in the World of Innovation Agora.

​​12th May 2026 
10.00– 11.00 - AP Travel Retail Pulse: A Health Check and the Innovation Imperative 
15.00 - 16.00 PM -TFWA C ­Suite: The Innovators’ Agenda 

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13th May 2026 
10.00 – 11.00 - TFWA Market Watch: China 
15.00 – 16.00 - TFWA Market Watch: India

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There are also some newly launched addition to the show as follows :

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World of Innovation, a platform of discussions, workshops, start-up pitches and exclusive GTR product launches connected to technology, retail concepts of the future and solutions shaping the next era of travel retail. talks, workshops, start­up pitches and exclusive product reveals.

 

Times

11th May 2026 : 12.30 - 18.00 hrs

12th May 2026 : 09.00 - 18.00 hrs

13th May 2026 : 09.00 - 18.00 hrs

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Workshop

AP Travel Retail Pulse: A Health Check and the Innovation Imperative

12th May 2026 : 10.00 - 11.00 hrs

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TFWA C-Suite: The Innovators' Agenda

12th May 2026 : 15.00 - 16.00 hrs

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Workshop – TFWA Market Watch: China

13th May 2026 : 10.00 - 11.00 hrs

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Workshop – TFWA Market Watch: India

13th May 2026 : 15.00 - 16.00 hrs

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Taste of the World, situated in B2 this will be a celebrate of the global food and beverage culture with additional subjects such as hybrid retailing via a high ­energy, experience­ driven format. There will be live demonstrations and cooking shows, brand activations, F&B concepts and premium hospitality.

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On the 11th May 2026 11.30 - 12.00 listen to world renowed chef Akira Back talk about food and hospitality.

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Launchpads, emerging niche P&C brands that are currently not present in GTR can connect with industry decision makers.

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Networking &  social events

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As with all TFWA conferences and exhibitions there will be a strong networking programme.​​

After the opening conference there will be a coffee break from 10.20 - 11.00 hrs.​​​​

The “Aura” Welcome Cocktail in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay on 10th May 2026 with the dress code cocktail dress and business attire.  Learn more about the venue here.​​

TFWA Asia Pacific Lounge, in partnership with the Taste of the World platform offers ideal networking opportunities on the 11th and 12th May 2026.  Note that the Lounge this year will be located in the Taste of World.​​​

There will be a closing party on 13th May 2026 at Alkaff Mansion, dress code Speakeasy chic theme with a dress code of timeless suits and elegant dresses.  Learn more about the venue here.

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Press & media​

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An excellent guide for press and media matters is provided by TFWA here.

​​​​​An overview of the exhibitors can be found on the TFWA website here.

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An overview of the travel retail press offices :

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BW Confidential

DFNI (Duty Free News International)

Duty Free Hunter

Global Drinks Intel

Global Travel Retail magazine

TFWA Daily 

The Decision Makers

The Moodie Davitt Report

Travel Markets Insider

TRBusiness

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There are a number of specialist GTR freelance journalists at the show, if you wish to have details then please let us know. ​

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Any wine, spirit or beer exhibitors at the show in Singapore can send their press releases to Joe Bates in order to feature in an in-depth show preview in the May issue of Global Drinks Intel - email here.

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Questions regarding the show can be sent to ​the TFWA press office : tfwapress@tfwa.com.

 

Exhibitor lists

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​​​An overview of the exhibitors can be found on the TFWA website here.

Promote your attendance on this page, email us for more details here.​​​​​

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Airport visitors

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A list of airports that have confirmed their attendance at the show can be found here.

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​Travel to Singapore

The official Immigration & Checkpoint authority is here.​​

Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) and Electronic Pass (e-Pass) Enquiry Portal is here​​

​​Find out if you require a visa to Singapore here.

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Yellow Fever Requirements : All Travellers, including Singapore residents, with recent travel to countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (regardless of area, city or region) in the past six days prior to arrival in Singapore must produce a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to the ICA officer upon arrival in Singapore. This requirement also applies to travellers who spent more than 12 hours in airport transit in these countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. For more information on yellow fever requirement, refer to Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.

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Travel in Singapore​​

SBS Transit is the largest bus operator in Singapore, learn more here.

Find details of the Singapore rail network here.​​

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Fare structure

Source : SBS Transit 

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For Bus Rides

• Cash Payment

  • Please have exact fare ready and tell the Bus Captain your fare. Retain your ticket for fare checks.

• Fare Card Payment

  • Regular EZ-Link cards: Do ensure that there is sufficient value in your card. Minimally, you must have sufficient value to cover the fare from the point of boarding to the end of the bus route/interchange.

  • Concession cards: Please ensure that your card has a sufficient balance to be accepted at bus card readers. For details on the minimum card balance required.

  • Tap on entry reader and listen for a beep (Two beeps for Concession Passes). If multiple beeps are heard, tap again or use the other reader. Please remember to tap your card at the exit readers.

 

For Train Rides

• Single Trip Ticket

  • The sale of Single Trip Tickets has been phased out since 2022. More information can be found here.

• Fare Card Payment

  • Regular EZ-Link cards: Do ensure that there is a minimum value of $3.00 in the card.

  • Concession cards: Please ensure that your card has a sufficient balance to be accepted at MRT/LRT fare gates. For details on the minimum card balance required.

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In collaboration with official TFWA hotels there will be a free shuttle service between the exhibition and the hotels, the pick up point can be found here.

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Information regarding taxis in Singapore (Source : KI Germany ) :

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Singapore taxis are safe, metered, and available 24/7, with fares starting around S$3–$4. Street hailing is common, but taxis must stop at designated stands or safe areas, not yellow lines. Key apps include ComfortDelGro, Grab, and Gojek. Airport trips to the city take 30 mins, costing S$25–S$45. 

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Key Information & Tips

• Availability: Over 13,000 taxis with major operators like ComfortDelGro, CityCab, and SMRT.

• Fares: Standard taxis charge ~S$0.26 per 400m (up to 10km) and S$0.26 per 350m (beyond 10km).

• Surcharges: Additional fees apply for peak hours, midnight (usually +50%), and city areas.

• Airport Transfer: A S$6 (low peak) to S$8 (high peak) surcharge applies to rides from Changi Airport.

• Payment: Cash, credit cards, and apps (GrabPay, Gojek) are accepted.

• Safety: Taxis have emergency buttons, and rides can be shared via app, say Grab. 

 

Popular Booking Apps

• ComfortDelGro: The largest operator's app.

• Grab: Most popular app for taxis and private cars.

• Gojek: Widely used alternative.

• Taxi router App here

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Changi airport

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The official website for the airport is here ... we will be providing more information regarding the airport over the next weeks.

Naturally those visitng will wish to visit the airport stores, here is the link.​

In order to get into Singapore via bus, train, taxi / private hire, airport transfer view the link here.

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Checking your flights :

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Arrivals : Here 

Departures : Here 

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Getting to Changi airport 

(Source : Changi airport)

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Terminals 1, 2 and 3 :Buses 24, 27, 34, 36, 53, 110 and 858 to all 3 Terminals.

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Terminal 4 : Public buses 24, 34, 36 and 110 will also bring you to Terminal 4.

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Payment options for public transport include contactless Mastercard/Visa/NETS bank cards, mobile wallets, stored-value EZ-Link/NETS FlashPay cards, and Singapore Tourist Pass. Do note that admin fees apply for payments with foreign-issued bank cards.

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Stored-value EZ-Link cards can be purchased from any Changi Recommends store, and at the Passenger Service Centre or TransitLink Ticket Office at Changi Airport MRT Station.

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Alternatively, you may use cash to pay for your bus fare., please prepare the exact fare for your trip as no change will be given.

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For pre registered visitors you can take advantage of the TFWA free shuttle service, download the request form here (source : TFWA.com) and email here (tfwa@realmevents.co) ​​

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​​​Hotels - updated on a regular basis

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Over the next weeks we will provide hotel details for those still requiring accommodation.

Source : Booking.com

Search date : 27th April 2026

Dates : 10th - 14th May 2026

Type : Hotel

Search : 8,0 rating or higher, 4 stars or higher, less than 3kms from the city centre, 1 room, 1 adult, breakfast included​​

Order : Price (low - high)

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1.    Iyf Funan Singapore

2.    M Hotel Singapore City Centre

3.    Mercure Icon Singapore City Centre

4.    Capri by Fraser, China Square, singapore

5.    Pullman Singapore Hill Street

6.    Park Regis by Prince

7.    Pan Pacific Singapore

8.    Carlton Hotel Singapore

9.    Mondrian Singapore Duxton 

10.  Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay

11.  Amara Singapore

12.  Dao by Dorsett AMTD Park Royal Collection 

13.  Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay by IHG

14.  Wyndham Singapore Hotel

15.  Carlton City Hotel 

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Do you have any hotel recommendations in Singapore  ? email us the recommendations quoting the location, and useful information and if you wish your details to be mentioned with the recommendation.

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TFWA have arranged special rates from various hotels, all of which are within 1.5kms of the city centre, you can download the from related to group bookings here (Source:tfwa.com) and email to TFWA here (tfwa@realmevents.co).. If you require an individual then click on the relevant hotel shown on the TFWA webpage here. ​​

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Weather

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The long range forecast for the show is as follows, we will update this on a regular basis prior to the show :

 

Sunrise :  06.56 hrs

Sunset :19.06 hrs

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Day temp. / feel - Nigh temp / feel - Summary​

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10th May : 30°C / 38°C - 26°C / 31°C - Cloudy with thunderstorms

11th May : 29°C / 36°C - 27°C / 32°C - Cloudy with thunderstorms

12th May : 30°C / 38°C - 27°C / 32°C - Cloudy with thunderstorms

13th May : 30°C / 38°C - 26°C / 31°C - Cloudy with thunderstorms

14th May : 30°C / 38°C - 26°C / 31°C - Cloudy with thunderstorms

15th May : 29°C / 36°C - 26°C / 31°C - Cloudy with thunderstorms

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Quite warm and sticky - exceptional humdity - with the possibilities thunderstorms, average temperature high 30ºC but feels warmer with low temperatures of 26ºC.  Visitors who have respiratory problems should be careful during May as there is increased haze caused by the farmers of the Indonesian island Sumatra who clear their land by setting fire to it instead of using excavators.​​​  Maybe take a small umbrella !​

 

Restaurants - updated on a regular basis

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Below are the top 20 restaurants :

Source Tripadvsior 16th April 2026

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1.     KOMA Singapore

2.     My Awesome cafe

3.     Waterfall Ristorante Italiano

4.     Bar-Roque Grill (Michelin)

5.     Ocean restaurant

6.     LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

7.     The Orchard cafe

8.     Colony

9.     Rise restaurant 

10.   Spago Dining room by Wolfgang Puck (Michelin)

11.   Mr. Stork

12.   Bread Street Kitchen & bar 

13.   Spago bar & lounge 

14.   Entre-nous Creperie 

15.   Carousel Buffet

16.   Paulaner Brauhais Singapore

17.   Hua Ting Restaurant 

18.   Lawry's The Prime Rib

19.   The Duke @Mount Faber Peak

20.   Le Noir Bar & Lounge 

 

Do you have any tips for eating out in Singpore  ? email us the recommendations quoting the location and if you wish your details to be mentioned with the recommendation.

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Exchange rate guide

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You can check current exchange rates via the www.xe.com website here.

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Events in Singapore

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Here are some events outside of the show :

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22ndApril - 9th May2026

Ronald Dahl's The BFG​

24th April - 17th May 2026

Tulipmania​

9th May 2026

K Pop group IVE tours Singapore​

9th May 2026

IVE World Tour 'Show What I Am'​

​9th May 2026

Mediacorp Cloud 9 ​

9th May 2026

Kraftwerk multmedia tour 2026​

9th May 2026

OCBC Cycle Singapore​

15th . 30th May 2026

Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)​​​​​​​​

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Singapore has some fantastic attractions, here are a selection :​

Universal Studios Singapore, here ​

Night safari Singapore, here​

River cruises, here

National orchid gardens, here

Emergency numbers

 

If you have lost your passport in Singapore then visit here and report it to ther ICA.

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Below are the key emergency numbers when in Singapore :

Police (Life-threatening/Crime in progress): 999

Ambulance & Fire (Life-threatening): 995

Non-Emergency Ambulance: 1777

Police SMS (If unsafe to talk): 70999

Emergency medical services SMS for the DHS : 70995

Nurse non emergency : 6262 6262

Traffic police : 6547 0000

National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment : 1800 777 0000

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If your medical condition is a non-emergency, you can seek treatment at clinics or call 1777 for the SCDF ambulance service. Note that you will be charged an ambulance fee of $274 if you call for an SCDF ambulance for non-emergency medical conditions.

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Visit the Singapore Government Directory here.

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There are 91 foreign embassies and consulates from 89 countries in Singapore therefore here is a link for a complete overview.  Links to a number of embassies that we we feel with encompass the majority of visitors is as follows :

 

Australia here

United Kingdom here

Netherlands here

Germany here

France here

Italy here

Ireland here

Switzerland here

United States of America here

United Arab Emirates here

India here

Russia here

China here

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General advice 

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Key Travel Warnings & Safety Information:

 

• Strict Laws & Penalties: Drug trafficking and some possession offences can carry the death penalty. Vapes (e-cigarettes) are illegal to possess, import, or use, with heavy fines or imprisonment.

• Alcohol & Public Behaviour: Public drinking is banned between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m.. Littering, jaywalking, and not flushing public toilets can lead to heavy fines.

• Scams: Financial scams, including online dating and impersonation scams (often pretending to be authorities), are common.

• Health: Dengue fever is endemic. Insect repellent is recommended.

• Safety: Violent crime is rare, but tourists should be aware of petty theft in tourist areas.

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Please note that this page is fully independent / unaffiliated to the TFWA organisation.

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All information is provided excluding liability, errors and omissions accepted.

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Any information provided through sponsoring is clearly annotated

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