DFNIonline is pleased to announce that DFNI will hold its third conference in 2017, the DFNI Oceans of Opportunity Conference, at The WestinMelbournein Melbourne, Australiaas it travels to the coutnrytouncover the potential of the Australasia and Oceania duty-free markets.

As Asia/Pacific duty-free sales continue to represent steady growth and diversitylast year the region generated sales of $27.59bn, up 9.1% compared to 2015, according to Generation ResearchAustralasia and Oceania are expanding as particular areas of interest to growing numbers of regional and global travellers.

Oceania is a diverse and vibrant region comprising the region betweenSoutheast Asiaand theAmericas, includingAustralasiaand theMalay Archipelago.

In Australia alone, the duty-free industry turns over in excess of $700m per year, according to the Australian Duty Free Association and provides jobs and export opportunities to Australian manufacturers. International players have prospects aplenty in this thriving tourism market.

The Westin in Melbourne

Australasia and Oceania offers promising potential for the travel-retail industry to present international visitors and Australian travellers a combination of international brands, new and innovative product lines, retailtainment and high quality service.

The 2017 DFNI Oceans of Opportunity Conference will take a closer look at the factors behind what is driving this growth and which developing areas will be significant for future opportunities.

Investment is high in the region with Melbourne airport expanding retail space by 30% and creating a vibrant retail precinct that mirrors the citys shopping experience with partner Dufry. The airportalso confirmed a list of high-profile brandsfor its luxury precinct in terminal two, with the arrival of names such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara and Emporio Armani looking to further elevate the quality of retail offer there.

Outlooking Melbourne airport

Sydney airport boasts what is said to be the worlds largest airport duty-free store where Gebr Heinemann is breaking the mould of the traditional walkthrough concept.

Elsewhere in Oceania, Angkasa Pura Retail in Indonesia is embarking on a duty-free drive to open outlets across its largest airports. In addition, Malaysian travel retailer Dimensi Ekslusif has attributed strong performance of its perfume and cosmetics store at Penang International airport to an influx of Chinese tourists.

In New Zealand, travel-retail revenue is on the rise at Auckland airport, which is preparing for the opening of the final duty-free stores from its new operators Aer Rianta International and Lagardre Travel Retail from mid-2017.

More luxury lifestyle brands are moving into the region, looking to capitalise on the increased opportunities as the global travel-retail market is predicted to double sales by 2025. This event will review the evolving and expanding opportunities in this key travel-retail market.

DFNI Oceans of Opportunity Conference programme

The programme will give you fresh and exclusive insights from a line-up of travel-retail experts, who have a unique understanding of this region. Topics will include:

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