The TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, will continue to be held in Singapore over the next four years. An agreement has been signed with the Singapore Alliance group of partners that will see the country host the event from 2023 until at least 2026, with an option to extend the agreement.
Singapore Airlines will be the official airline for TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference and the event will continue to be held in May each year.
Next year’s show will take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore from 7 to 11 May.
The announcement was made at TFWA Cannes today.
TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen, said: “We’re delighted to conclude an agreement with Singapore to host TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference for the years ahead. The decision to host our event here is sound for many reasons. The quality of the infrastructure is outstanding, the city is extremely dynamic and business friendly, and there are significant plans underway both at Changi Airport and Marina Bay Sands to enhance what are already first-class facilities. As a business centre and a travel hub with highly impressive connections to all corners of the world, it is an unrivalled choice of location. We are looking forward to working with the Singapore Tourism Board and all of our partners on our future events, and we can assure all our industry friends and colleagues of a warm welcome in Singapore, beginning next year.
“We are truly delighted having reached that agreement. It’s a very dynamic place and the facilities are the best in the world.”
Singapore Tourism Board Executive Director, Exhibitions & Conferences, Poh Chi Chuan said: “The Singapore Tourism Board is delighted to extend our partnership with TFWA to host TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in 2023 and beyond. As a leading business events destination and travel hub, Singapore’s interests in the growth of international tourism and travel are closely aligned with TFWA. We are heartened by the strong rebound in both business events and leisure visitors to Singapore. Our world-class connectivity, thriving business environment, as well as vibrant lifestyle and entertainment offerings, make Singapore an ideal venue to support the continued growth of the global travel retail industry.”
The Singapore Alliance Partners include DSV Solutions, Experia Events, Faces of Asia, Kingsmen, Marina Bay Sands, REALM Events, and Singapore Tourism Board.
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