The TFWA has unveiled more details about the revamped format of its Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference taking place in Singapore this year from May 10-14.
The updated Launchpads area is described as a new discovery platform for emerging and niche fragrance and cosmetics brands, which aims to connect them directly with industry decision-makers.
It will include international brands Pana Dora (Sweden), Orlov Paris (France), and Semi di Lino by Alfaparf Milano (Italy). In addition, Kreyon (Korea) will unveil six spaces highlighting new fragrance and cosmetics brands.
The World of Innovation area will combine technology, retail concepts and product launches in one space. Pitch sessions will be held in the Agora, a central amphitheatre. Confirmed participants include The.Calling (Singapore), CXG (Hong Kong), five tech solutions and services from the Singapore Tourism Board incubators, as well as two tech start-ups from Gharage incubator: Cube.Asia and File.ai.
The Agora program also features conversations with L’Oréal, Lagardère Travel Retail and Gharage.
Sarah Branquinho, TFWA President, says that despite current geopolitical tensions which are impacting the industry, the Singapore show is an important mid-year event for doing business and networking.
The TFWA said that Asia Pacific airports including Airport Authority Hong Kong, Changi Airport Group, Incheon International Airport, Sydney Airport Corporation, Japan Airport Terminal and Kansai Airport, GMR Airports (operating in Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, Nagpur…) alongside key retailers have already pre-registered.
Confirmed retailer participants include China Duty Free Group, Avolta, Lagardère Travel Retail, Gebr. Heinemann, King Power Group, The Shilla Duty Free, Lotte Duty Free, Ever Rich Duty Free, Hyundai Duty Free, 3Sixty Duty Free and Shinsegae Duty Free.