Round-Up - TFWA World Exhibition 2010

All the fun of the fair at this year's TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes

Audio - TRAVEL RETAIL: Pernod Ricard Americas exec - the brand I'll miss

20 October 2010

Speaking exclusively to just-drinks in Cannes yesterday (19 October), the president of travel retail at Pernod Ricard Americas, Christophe Lemarié, explains which of the company's divested brands he'll miss the most.

Audio - TRAVEL RETAIL: William Grant & Sons buzzing over Tullamore Dew

20 October 2010

Speaking exclusively to just-drinks in Cannes today (20 October), Ian Taylor, global marketing manager for travel retail at William Grant & Sons, echoes the firm's excitement at the arrival of Tullamore Dew to the William Grant stable.

TFWA World Exhibition - Day Two

20 October 2010

After Monday's gentle breaking in, the Tuesday is traditionally the day when the TFWA really starts to buzz. That was certainly the case for me.

Audio - TRAVEL RETAIL: Patrón remains bullish despite on-premise decline

20 October 2010

Speaking exclusively to just-drinks in Cannes yesterday (19 October), John McDonnell, chief operating officer of Patrón Spirits Company, explains why he remains optimistic about the Tequila company's future, despite the trend towards drinking at home in its main market, the US.

Audio - TRAVEL RETAIL: Pernod Ricard's hopes for Irish whiskey

19 October 2010

Speaking exclusively to just-drinks in Cannes yesterday (18 October), Michael Cunningham, regional manager of travel retail at Pernod Ricard's Irish Distillers, gives his reaction to William Grant & Sons' purchase of Irish whiskey brand Tullamore Dew earlier this year.

Audio - TRAVEL RETAIL: Diageo's take on mega-premium

19 October 2010

Speaking exclusively to just-drinks in Cannes yesterday (19 October), Jonathan Driver, global brand ambassador for Johnnie Walker at Diageo, gives his view on the halo effect afforded to a brand by mega-premium expressions.

TFWA World Exhibition - Day One

19 October 2010

The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes opened its doors yesterday morning (18 October) for the first day of the TFWA World Exhibition. The sun and the sea looked pretty inviting after leaving London in the dark, but it's in the halls of the Palais that the bulk of my time here will be spent.

Preview - Tax Free World Association World Exhibition 2010

14 October 2010

We're back in Cannes next week for the TFWA World Exhibition. Ahead of the six-day travel retail trade fair, Joe Bates sets the scene on the channel, and looks at what we can expect to see in the hall.

TRAVEL RETAIL: TFWA calm on terror alert effects

8 October 2010

The president of the Tax Free World Association has played down concerns that terrorism warnings in Europe could impact travel-retail sales by reducing traveller numbers.