Industry News - Duty Free World Council

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Latest Updates from the Duty Free World Council

Stay informed with the announcements and industry developments from the Duty Free World Council (DFWC).

This section brings together updates on DFWC initiatives, advocacy activities, research publications, industry events and key developments affecting the global duty free and travel retail sector. Whether we are launching new resources, engaging with international organisations, sharing market insights or highlighting member achievements, our News page keeps you connected with the issues shaping the industry.

MEADFA at the DFWC – MEADFA webinar discussing the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the duty free and travel retail industry.

June 10th 2026

ACI Presentation at the DFWC – MEADFA webinar discussing the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the duty free and travel retail industry.

June 10th 2026

International passenger growth stunted by war according to DFWC Q2 2026 KPI Monitor

July 20th 2026

The DFWC – MEADFA webinar discussing the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the duty free and travel retail industry took place on June 10th. 2026.

June 10th 2026

DFWC Q1 2026 KPI Monitor Highlights the Power of Human Interaction

April 28th 2026

DFWC Full Year 2025 KPI Monitor Reveals Healthy Traffic Growth and a Quest for Travel Retail Exclusives

March 2nd 2026

Middle East & Africa demonstrate robust recovery in DFWC Q3 KPI Monitor

November 9th 2025

DFWC Q2 KPI Monitor highlights positive shift in staff engagement trends

August 11th 2025

DFWC Q1 KPI Monitor reveals Travel Retail numbers rebound beyond pre-pandemic levels

May 06th 2025

Duty Free World Council and Tax Free World Association welcome retailers signing new global industry zero-tolerance declaration on illicit trade

July 12th 2023

ICAO E bulletin on continued use to STEBs

May 25th 2023

DFWC 2023 Q1 KPI Monitor reveals rise in gifting and robust air traffic growth

May 2023

Shopper behaviour reverts to pre-pandemic norms - DFWC 2022 Quarter 4, KPI Monitor

Feb 16th. 2023

DFWC quarterly global shopping monitor reveals swings in shopping drivers and influencers

Nov 10th. 2022

Duty Free: Trusted, Transparent, Secure

July 6th. 2022

ACI World issues new guidance to help airport retail business strategies and government policies adapt to industry changes

May 30th. 2022

DFWC Academy Certificate in Duty Free & Travel Retail

April 4th 2022