ILTM in Cannes: Luxury on the French Riviera
Here we are again! The 22nd edition of ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) Cannes from December 4 to 7 will be the largest ever with over 2,100 buyers from 83 countries.
Facts and figures
Among the buyers, 33% of them are new visitors to ILTM Cannes. The top 12 countries represented by buyers are: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China. France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States.
The exhibitors number over 2100 representing 330 brands. New for 2023 are Oman, Banyan Tree, Brazil, Costa Rica, Norway, Abercrombie & Kent, Jamaica, Ras Al Khaimah, Finland, Slovenia, Bermuda and Miami. Other destinations include Morocco, Croatia, Andorra, Portugal, Maldives, Japan, Qatar, Rwanda, Buenos Aires, Travel Texas, Charleston and the Dominican Republic.
Cape Fahn Hotel off the coast of Koh Samui, Thailand from the Condé Nast Johansens collection
Before the fair kicks off
The ILTM Opening Forum takes place on December 4 from 6 - 7pm at the Palais des Festivals featuring three inspirational presentations reflecting the luxury travel landscape today and designed to inspire the global community attending ILTM 2023.
The speakers are:
Tina Fordham, Geopolitical Strategist and Advisor - The New Geopolitical Risk Supercycle: 2024 Outlook
Tina will present the highlights from her 2024 Geopolitical Outlook: Inflection Point, with an eye toward the implications for the luxury sector.
Aaron Lau, Founder and CEO Gusto Collective - Glocalization and Virtualization: a blueprint to building engagement with NexGen customers
In an era marked by glocalization and virtualization, Aaron will share how understanding and connecting with NexGen customers has become more crucial than ever.
James Wallman, Founder and CEO, WXO - World Experience Organisation - Moonshot: How luxury travel will transform the world
James will explain luxury travel at the cutting-edge of the next great leap forward: the rise of experientialism and the birth of the 'experience revolution'. An opening party will follow at Les Ambassadeurs, Palais des Festivals.
What’s new for 2023
CannesX: a unique design installation on Level 1 brings together some of the best contemporary design-oriented brands from around the world, including Nobu, One Aldwych, The Ned, Ennismore, Autograph Collection Hotels, The Standard Hotels and many more.. Not to be missed is the Nobu Bar, open to everyone for coffee during the day, and then from 4pm transforms into a cocktail bar. To celebrate, they are giving away some Limited Edition tote bags.
The groovy Cannes X logo
ILTM LIVING: an oasis to rest and recharge, with brands such as Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Six Senses which will host its very popular Juice Bar, as well as wellness experiences such as mini facials, biohacking, and sound healing, it is the perfect destination for well-being.
The Vilebrequin space
Vilebrequin La Plage: The luxury beachwear brand will join ILTM Cannes for the first time to present this new version of the brand, inspired by Saint-Tropez in the 70s, where the brand Vilebrequin was born and developed by the famous Parisian designer, Vincent Darré. .
The Belmond Gardens experience
Belmond Gardens: The botanical gardens are Belmond’s botanical treasured assets. An installation will provide a green sanctuary to retreat and reconnect with nature, led by August Bernstein, Head Tutor of the Raymond Blanc Gardening School at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons. Accompanying her will be Ximena Rubi, Head Mixologist of Maroma, showcasing the art of Tequila. Only locally sourced live plants are used, and will be rehoused after the conclusion of the event.
Nothing better than a party on a yacht!
Why I go to ILTM
It’s a place for networking, learning about the latest trends, scouting ideas for future articles, getting inspired on new destinations, meeting old and new friends from the hospitality industry, stepping aboard yachts and and having a cocktail or two!.