Taking place for the first time in its new home of Baha Mar in the Bahamas this week, ILTM North America has grown 15% year on year with 475 buyers joining from 200 cities across the USA, Canada and Mexico, 72% of whom were new to the event. 

They were joined by 475 exhibitors from 65 countries, 103 of which were also new to the event. In total, over 26,000 one-to-one pre-scheduled appointments took place across the 3 day event with many parties, dinners and networking events held across Baha Mar Resort and beyond throughout the week.

Both agents and exhibitors were impressed, not only with the show’s new location but the quality of the appointment times, as well as the advisors themselves proving to be a common theme.

Josh Bush, Avenue Two Travel commented: “ILTM North America is defined by the excellence of the suppliers the amount of business that’s actually confirmed here in comparison to other shows is phenomenal. The meeting time that everyone has to talk lends itself to the quality and depth of these appointments and also allows us to foster true relationships.”

Carlos Melia, Luxury Travel Curators said: “ILTM is much more intimate here in the Bahamas, so the networking is so much easier. As always, I’ve met many new hotels and new destinations and I’m so excited about building relationships with them all.”

Mario del Duca, Latin America’s NUBA added: “This has been a very fruitful week in a very relaxed environment. ILTM North America is a great opportunity to connect with old friends, as well as establish new relationships – the meetings are of an incredible high quality, and we have also closed some very exciting new agreements.” 

Amaris Garcia, Ensemble Travel commented: “This is my first time since 2019 and it’s an honour to be here – my appointments have all been so on point and the opportunity to reconnect has been a real highlight.”

And Haisley Smith of Internova Travel Group concluded: “ILTM North America was a fabulous collection of partners, experiences, and connections. I cannot wait to return next year, although I don’t know how the team can top 2023!”

The exhibitors too were enthusiastic in their praise. Amanda Weiss, Hyatt Hotels Luxury and Lifestyle, commented: “This week has been an incredible opportunity to position some of our softer luxury and lifestyle brands, as well as share news on many of the more established. The Hyatt team were excited to welcome so many agents who’d never experienced our property here in Baha Mar and we’re looking forward to elevating our presence for ILTM North America 2024.”

Decio Sousa, SHA Wellness Clinic said: “For a brand that is growing in the Americas like SHA Wellness, ILTM North America is a must attend show. We have only met A list partners and it’s a format that allows us to build long term relationships – the Bahamas is a fantastic destination for the event, and it really helps that everyone is on site.”

Larissa Pinto, W Milan and W South Beach, added: “ILTM North America here in the Bahamas is so time efficient, so accessible and the meetings are the best – the agents are of the highest quality and very well prepared.”

Steven Arthur, Timbers Resorts said: “This is our first ILTM event and we are so impressed with every detail, from the length of the appointments to the knowledge and focus of the agents we have connected with. We’ve met many, many new contacts, and also great media. We have one booking already and I know we’re going to get a lot more. 100% we will be back next year!”

Ranga Chidawanyik, Accor Luxury Lifestyle also added: “ILTM North America has been an ideal platform to introduce many new Accor luxury and lifestyle brand properties, as well as discuss our wider portfolio. We’ve met advisors from primary, secondary, and tertiary markets that we would never have had the chance to connect with if we hadn’t been here this week and we’re looking forward to growing our presence further here next year.”

And Gioia Wurth, Resort Valle dell’Erica said: “This is my first ILTM and I’ve met some incredible decision makers and super high-end media across our target markets in North America. We have leveraged some really wonderful opportunities already and will definitely be back for more next year.”

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For further information regarding ILTM North America, please contact lucy.clifton@spotlightcoms.com.

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About ILTM

ILTM is a global collection of invitation-only events that brings together leading international buyers to meet and discover the most luxurious travel experiences. Each event introduces an unrivalled selection of luxury travel brands to ILTM’s extensive network of hand-picked luxury travel advisors, through bespoke appointment programmes and networking sessions. Alongside the global flagship events in Cannes and Asia Pacific, ILTM has three core local events: ILTM Arabia, ILTM Latin America and ILTM North America.

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