Sarah Branquinho has been elected by the TFWA Management Committee as President of the Tax Free World Association for a one year-term
A highly respected and long-standing figure within global duty-free and travel retail, Branquinho brings decades of industry leadership, advocacy, and commercial expertise to the presidency. Her appointment reflects both her exceptional contribution to the sector and TFWA’s commitment to strong, future-focused governance. A career dedicated to the advancement of duty-free and travel retail Sarah currently […]
TFWA Elects New Board and Management Committee for Term Through 2026
TFWA (Tax Free World Association) has announced the election of a new Board and Management Committee, marking an important new chapter for the association and the global travel retail industry. The newly appointed leadership will serve a two-year mandate, from October 2024 to October 2026. A Highly Successful 2024 Edition in Cannes The 2024 TFWA […]
Alessio Crivelli Appointed Vice President of Marketing at TFWA
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has announced the appointment of Alessio Crivelli, Global Director of Travel Retail at EssilorLuxottica, as the association’s new Vice President of Marketing. This decision was made during the TFWA Management Committee meeting held on September 5, and Crivelli’s mandate will take effect immediately, running until the next elections in […]
TFWA Presidential Election: Candidacies Open Until Election Day
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has announced that its upcoming presidential election will take place on December 12. The Association’s Management Committee will elect the next president, and in line with TFWA’s statutes, the elected president will serve a one-year term through December 2026. Members of the Management Committee may submit their candidacy up […]
Cruise Retail: A Revolution in Progress
During the recent webinar on the TFWA Global Cruise Duty Free Buyer Understanding Study 2025, organized by the TFWA (Tax Free World Association), a detailed analysis of the cruise retail sector was presented. The event featured two major interventions: Stephen Hillam, CEO of Pi Insight, who unveiled the findings of his study on cruise passenger […]
Lenovo Invests Big in Saudi Arabia: A New HQ and Manufacturing Future
Global tech leader Lenovo is making Saudi Arabia a central part of its Middle East strategy with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh’s Majdool Tower. Beyond office space, the company plans to build a cutting-edge computer and server factory in the Kingdom. With support from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Lenovo is reinforcing its commitment […]
