International tourist arrivals surpassed 1 billion people for the primary time in 2012 and emerging economies continue to guide the expansion well-known for luxury tourism. With Brazilian expenditure on travel abroad reaching US$22 billion and the choice of those traveling from Argentina increasing by over 10% in 2012, a guest list of luxury travel suppliers from all four corners of the sector will meet at ILTM Americas (September 30-October 3) in Riviera Maya, Mexico, to inspire luxury travel buyers from around the Americas.
Simon Mayle, ILTM Head of promoting commented: “ILTM Americas has already confirmed a various array of exhibitors: new contemporary experiences in addition well-known brands to verify our invited buyers find exactly what they need to define the way forward for the region’s outbound luxury travel through their client’s eyes.”
History, art, and tradition are evident inside the products already confirmed for this second edition of ILTM Americas. Paradores, Spain, will feature the Royal Hospital in Santiago – established in 1499 as a hospital for visiting pilgrims, it’s considered the oldest hotel on this planet and likewise one in every of its most opulent and delightful. On the other end of the size, EDITION hotels – Ian Schrager’s new design-led, globally-branded lifestyle hotels will even debut at ILTM Americas, as will NOI Hotels in Easter Island&Chile, and Delfin Amazon Cruises. Also exhibiting are Aman Resorts, Orient-Express, and Cuba Real Tours. Over 40 countries all over the world could be represented including destinations akin to Africa, Australia, and Bali, in addition to city destinations comparable to Barcelona, London, La, London, Paris, and Big apple.
As one of the crucial exhibitors who attended the launch edition last year, Alvaro Valeriani, Director of Sales&Marketing, Hyatt of Latin America, summed up the exhibitor experience: “It was an honor to take part at ILTM Americas – probably the most exquisite group of suppliers and buyers together creating perfect networking experiences. ILTM Americas fills a spot that the regional market really needs.”
ILTM Americas will host as much as 69 pre-scheduled appointments between each buyer and supplier, in addition to an in depth program of social networking activities. Business appointments are pre-scheduled, matching mutual requests from buyers and exhibitors alike to fulfill on a strict one-to-one ratio to construct relationships and business communities.
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