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Save the date for our 2020 events

DFNI-Frontier Americas Awards - Orlando - March 31 – click here to find out more

DFNI Future Consumer Conference - London - December – click here to find out more

DFNI-Frontier Asia Pacific Awards - Singapore - May 12 – click here to find out more

DFNI Cruise Conference - Barcelona - June 15 – 17 – click here to find out more

Frontier Awards - Cannes - September 30 – click here to find out more

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Previous Events

Frontier Awards

03-Oct-2018

Frontier Awards 2019 Please go to https://frontierawards.dfnievents.com for more information The Frontier Awards will be back in Cannes on 2 October 2019. If you would like to be involved in next year’s event please contact Helen Chater. TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! Now in its 34th year, the Frontier Awards are recognised by the duty and …

DFNI Conference Rome 2018

11-Jun-2018 until 13-Jun-2018

2019 DFNI Cruise Conference: 9 – 11 June Join us in June in Miami Florida for 2019 DFNI Cruise Conference. Details here. 2018 DFNI Cruise & Ferry Conference This is an essential diary date for any stakeholder in maritime retail. In the first international gathering of its kind, DFNI’s 2018 conference will focus on the …

Asia Pacific Awards 2018

08-May-2018

DFNI Asia Awards 2019 Singapore – May 14. Details to follow The DFNI Asia Pacific Awards 2018 The DFNI Asia Awards took place on Tuesday 8 May 2018 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. To view the full winners and highly commended list together with pictures from the event please click here Congratulations to all …

DFNI Charity Ball 2018

13-Apr-2018

The DFNI Charity Ball will be back in 2019 The 24th DFNI Charity Ball will again be held in London in April 2019. Every year DFNI raises funds for a different charity and aims to work with charities supported within the travel-retail community. If you would like to nominate a charity please contact Amanda Felix. The ball will …

Global Awards 2018

13-Apr-2018

DFNI Global Awards & Charity Ball 2019 London – April 4, 2019. Details to follow The DFNI Global Awards 2018 are now closed. Congratulations To Our 2018 Winners Airport Retailer of the Year Sponsored by Foreo Qatar Duty Free Highly Commended- King Power International Group Inflight Retailer of the Year gateretail Cruise and Ferry Retailer …

Americas Awards 2018

19-Mar-2018

DFNI Americas Awards 2019 – Orlando, March 25 – details to follow. The DFNI Americas Awards 2018 are now closed Winners 2018 Airport Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Hershey’s Winner: DFS Group Shortlisted: Dufry; ARI North America Border Store of the Year Winner: Puerto Iguazú store, London Supply Group Shortlisted: Neutral Free Shop; Importations Guay …

DFNI Conference 2017

19-Jun-2017 until 22-Jun-2017

POSTravel-retail’s evolution in the Baltics & Scandinavia Join DFNI for a journey through the evolving and expanding opportunities in this key travel-retail market Scandinavia has been one of travel-retail’s key markets since the launch of the duty-free concept. Now, as aviation routes expand and regional airports develop, Scandinavia’s success in duty-free and travel-retail is streaming …

DFNI Asia/Pacific Awards for travel-retail excellence 2017

09-May-2017

MEET THE WINNERS! The DFNI Team look forward to welcoming you at the Begonia Ballroom, 3001A – 3002, Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Bayfront Avenue, Singapore on Tuesday 9 May 2017 at 18.00hrs. Don’t forget to schedule the time in your diary and find out who the winners are! Click here for map. The DFNI …

DFNI Inflight Forum

07-Apr-2017

Radission Blu Hotel, Marylebone, London The inaugural DFNI Inflight Retail Forum, will bring together airline, concessionaire, brand and technology experts for a morning of discussions and networking to explore the future of the inflight retail industry and potential opportunities for innovation within the market. Join us in London at the Radission Blu Hotel in Marylebone, …

DFNI Global Awards for travel-retail excellence 2017

07-Apr-2017

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED The DFNI Global Awards for travel-retail excellence will be presented at the DFNI Charity Ball event in London. The awards are decided by a vote open to all companies operating in the travel-retail market. As in previous years the categories are split into two groups: Suppliers (including agents, distributors or airport authorities) are …

The 2017 Fairytale Charity Ball

07-Apr-2017

Join us for an evening of fun with exciting games, charity auctions and great networking with industry friends and colleagues, at The Fairytale Charity Ball held at the Lancaster London. The presentation of the DFNI Global Awards will also take place at this event. Nominations for the awards have just been announced. Every year DFNI …

DFNI Americas Awards for travel-retail excellence 2017

28-Mar-2017

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED The DFNI Americas Awards for travel-retail excellence will be presented at the IAADFS Duty-Free Show, during a morning reception. The awards are decided by a vote open to all companies operating in the Americas travel-retail market. As in previous years the categories are split into two groups: Suppliers (including agents, distributors or airport authorities) are …

DFNI 2016 Conference: India Rising

20-Jun-2016 until 23-Jun-2016

APTRA Seminar Harnessing the growth of travel-retail The annual DFNI conference will be held at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, India on the 20-23 June. This is your chance to take a few days out of your busy schedule to learn how you can break into the Indian travel-retail market. On the first day, network …

DFNI Asia/Pacific Awards for travel-retail excellence 2016

10-May-2016

Shortlist announced! The votes have been cast for the most innovative companies in the DFNI Asia/Pacific awards for travel-retail excellence 2016. These awards celebrate and recognise outstanding achievements and the and the winners are chosen by you. You can view the full shortlist here We will present these awards during an evening reception at the TFWA Asia/Pacific …

DFNI Global Awards for travel-retail excellence 2016

15-Apr-2016

Shortlist announced! The votes have been cast for the most inspiring companies in the DFNI Global Awards for travel-retail excellence 2016. These prestigious awards recognise and celebrate travel-retail excellence and outstanding achievements and the winners are chosen by you! You can view the full shortlist here The awards will be presented at the DFNI Charity Ball, the …

The Great Gatsby Charity Ball

15-Apr-2016

Join us for an evening of fun with exciting games, charity auctions and great networking with industry friends and colleagues, at The Great Gatsby Charity Ball held at the Lancaster London. Every year DFNI raises funds for a different charity and aims to work with charities supported within the travel-retail community. This year is no different, …

DFNI Americas Awards for travel-retail excellence 2016

05-Apr-2016

Shortlist announced! The votes have been cast for the best travel retailers and suppliers in the DFNI Americas Awards for travel-retail excellence 2016. These prestigious awards recognise and celebrate travel-retail excellence and outstanding achievements-and the winners are chosen by you! You can view the full shortlist here. The awards will be presented at the IAADFS Duty-Free …

DFNI 2015 Conference: Africa Uncovered

22-Jun-2015 until 25-Jun-2015

Maximising travel-retail growth across the continent The annual DFNI conference will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa on the 22-24 June. Africa has a huge potential for travel-retail growth and this event aims to uncover new opportunities for expansion across the continent. It will focus on the latest travel, …

DFNI Asia/Pacific Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence

12-May-2015

Winners Announced We are pleased to announce the winners of DFNI Asia/Pacific Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence. Winners were revealed at the Marina Bay Sands Centre, Begonia Ballroom Level 3 in Singapore. Click here to take a look at the pictures. The Awards are decided by a vote open to all companies operating in the Asia/Pacific …

DFNI 2015 Charity Masquerade

17-Apr-2015

The DFNI Charity Ball, now in its 20th year, is a glamorous black tie evening in London. You’ll enjoy fantastic food, games, charity auctions and the perfect opportunity to celebrate last year’s successes and network with your peers in the industry. Plus, we’ll be revealing the winners of this year’s Global Awards. This year’s Charity Masquerade will raise …

DFNI Global Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence

17-Apr-2015

Winners Announced We are pleased to announce the winners of DFNI Global Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence. Winners were revealed last Friday night at the Lancaster Terrace London, during the DFNI 2015 Charity Masquerade. The Awards were decided by a vote open to all companies operating in the Global travel-retail market. The winners are as follows: …

DFNI Americas Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence

24-Mar-2015

Shortlist Announced We are pleased to announce the shortlist of companies that have been nominated for the DFNI Americas Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence. The winners will be revealed on Tuesday March 24 at an awards ceremony during the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The Awards are decided …