Travel Retail Consortium heads to Cannes with multiple exhibitors and launches

Members of the Travel Retail Consortium (TRC) will be out in force at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition, with 14 present on stands or yachts this year.

Along with new launches, the members will be showing products covering the beauty, confectionery, fashion & accessories, tobacco/ngp, and wine & spirits categories.

Exhibitors are: Au Vodka (GMAX Travel Retail); Auroa World; Belle & Beau (Kurate International); Butlers; Coti Vision; Edinburgh Gin (Ian MacLeod Distillers); Heineken; Imperial Brands; Molton Brown; Mondottica; Remy Cointreau; Rotary Watches (Peers Hardy), SKROSS, Transformulas (YV Global), and Vinarchy.

Aurora World will be featuring its star performing Palm Pal collection collectables, featuring characters that are ideal for travel retail such as Serenity Boat and Aveline Airplane. With the first stand-alone store “Palm Pals Mart” now onboard the P & O Cruise Liner Iona with Harding Retail, this lovable character plush will appeal to children of all ages. Yellow Village G59

Au Vodka will be showcasing its new Juicy Peach flavor in the GTR-exclusive 1 Liter size. Au Vodka, one of the fastest growing brands in travel retail, will also be launching new flavors in the record breaking RTD ranges of pre-mixed Cans and cocktails including new Blue Raspberry and Strawberry Burst ULTRA caffeine range. Blue Village E4.

Belle & Beau (Kurate International) will debut a range of exciting new collections and travel retail exclusives, including waterproof stainless steel jewelry including triple earring sets, fresh pearl styles, bold color additions and a new GWP premium jewelry case initiative. Green Village K56.

Butlers Chocolates is launching a number of new products including two new fully recyclable sharing bags, each containing 30individually wrapped chocolates made with sustainably sourced cocoa and zero palm oil: The Famous Irish Collection and the Milk Mini Bar Collection Bag. Butlers will also show new and exclusive limited editions including Butlers200g Pistachio Praline Crunch, The Pink Assortment – an elegant presentation box containing 13 different flavors including Pink Himalayan Salted Caramel, Date & Almond, and Butlers signature Milk Orange Crunch. Mediterranean Village N17.

Coti Vision is launching the new Harmony Collection of versatile, lightweight chains for use with sunglasses and optical frames. Designed for travelers, with five designs across 17 skus, the bead-based collection features delicate motifs including starfish and hearts to symbolize connection, joy and treasured moments. Sea Bluez, Harbor Village.

For the first time in Edinburgh Gin’s history, a range of GTR-exclusive liqueurs is to be launched in Cannes. This Elevated Editions range includes three specially developed liqueurs, based on Edinburgh Gin’s bestselling domestic range: Rhubarb & Ginger, Raspberry and Blood Orange & Ginger. Each has an ABV of 22% and an RRP of £12.

The Elevated Editions range has been expertly created for a bold taste, bursting with flavor at a higher abv. Gin liqueurs were the foundation of Edinburgh Gin when the brand was launched in 2010. Bay Village 3. 

Peers Hardy is a first-time exhibitor, launching a brand-new range from Rotary watches into the travel retail industry. Alongside this they will also be showing ranges from Reflex Active, Radley London and Disney, including watches, jewelry and travel accessories. Yellow Village H63.

SKROSS, the global leader in premium travel adapters, will have its usual busy stand, highlighting upgraded versions of its best-selling World to Europe USB, World to UK USB, World to US USB, Europe to UK USB, and Europe to US USB adapters. Designed to meet the ever-growing demands of modern travelers, these innovative adapters now feature integrated USB-A and USB-C ports, along with a more powerful PCB that delivers up to 20W with Power Delivery (PD). They are shortlisted for both TR Consumer and Frontier Awards during the week. Blue Village C14.

Transformulas (YV Global) is launching a new multi-active marine-powered skin-health boosting serum designed to deliver visible firmness, deep hydration and renewed radiance whilst supporting long-term skin resilience. Containing marine-sourced collagen, the serum is perfect for travelers, offering prestige results at an attainable price and is ideal for cross-selling with Crème &  Eye Zone products. Sea Bluez, Harbor Village.

Vinarchy - the newly formed global wine powerhouse - will showcase its extended and enhanced portfolio following the recent acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s Australian, New Zealand and Spanish wine operations by Accolade Wines. Yellow Village D26.

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