Monday 1 to Thursday 4 December at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes
Key Highlights — ILTM Cannes 2026
1. Pre‑Scheduled Appointments
Core of the event: four days of one-to-one business meetings between pre-qualified luxury travel advisors (“Buyers”) and Exhibitors, matching demand and supply via a structured appointment system
2. Educational Sessions & Forums
Expert-led sessions and panels exploring industry trends, innovations, and emerging luxury travel experiences. Includes an Opening Forum / Opening Session to launch the programme each morning
3. Networking & Social Events
Official networking activities feature opening cocktails, lunches, dinners, and glamorous after-hours parties—with plentiful informal networking opportunities
The iconic “euphoria” element: Cannes’ city-wide ambiance—restaurants, promenades, and hotels host spontaneous gatherings every evening
4. Exhibitor Showcases
Exhibitors showcase luxury travel brands and bespoke experiences—from hotels and cruise lines to wellness retreats and itineraries—targeting high-net-worth buyer engagement
5. Media Engagement
Luxury travel journalists and lifestyle media attend to discover, curate, and feature new travel offerings.
This boosts global exposure and gives exhibitors media coverage opportunities
Daily Rhythm Snapshot
Time Activity
Morning Opening Session → educational panels
Daytime Pre-scheduled 1:1 business appointments
Afternoon Additional sessions, light networking
Evening / Night Official cocktail, gala party, social events
Who attends: Pre-screened luxury travel Buyers, global suppliers/exhibitors, plus media & press
What to Expect:
4 full days of intelligently scheduled business meetings
Insight-led forums and trend panels
Extensive social & networking events across the city
Pre-Scheduled Appointments and Meeting Details
All meetings are pre-scheduled, and it’s best to start organizing them in early October. Before that, I will enter company details into the system, and according to the event organizer’s guidelines, you will need to arrange the meetings yourself. Unfortunately, I am not allowed to do this on behalf of your company.
Each day can accommodate 11 to 18 meetings, each lasting 15 minutes + 5-minute transition time. You can also add more meetings during the lunch break if desired. Since the meetings are pre-arranged, you’ll have time to prepare for them in advance.
Dates and Program
Registration & Global Forum: December 1, 2026
One-to-one meetings (Pre-Scheduled Appointments, PSAs): Held over 3 days – December 2–4, 2026
So, there are three days of scheduled meetings, with the first day (December 1) serving as the registration and Global Forum day.
Although the event spans four days (Dec 1–4), PSA meetings are only held on the first three working days (Dec 2–4).
Meeting Duration and Structure
Meetings last 15 minutes in the PSA system — a one-to-one session between a buyer and an exhibitor — usually with a 5-minute transition buffer between meetings.
Coffee and lunch breaks can also be used to network or arrange additional meetings if needed.
Next, look into the Self-Scheduled Appointment (SSA) tool, which allows you to independently book additional meetings on short notice.
Summary of the Meeting Format
Date PSA Meeting Days Meeting Duration Structure & Breaks
Dec 1 (Mon) No (Global Forum) – –
Dec 2–4 (Tue–Thu) Yes 15–20 min + 5 min buffer Daily lunch break ~12:35–14:00
Number of Participants
The event is the flagship of the ILTM portfolio, attracting high-quality buyers and exhibitors from around the world.
Buyers are required to participate in PSA meetings from December 2 to 4, and these three days are mandatory for them.
ILTM Cannes Buyer Stats:
Cannes 2024: Around 2,350 buyers from 84 countries, and the same number of exhibitors
Cannes 2023: Approximately 2,100 buyers from 83 countries and ~2,100 exhibitors, resulting in over 82,000 meetings
There are 35 different product themes available for buyers, and as of July 8, 2025, 285 products have been registered.
From ILTM’s own press release about last year’s event:
“The 23rd edition of ILTM Cannes, the world’s leading luxury travel event took place 2–5 December 2024, marking the largest edition of the event to date and set a new record with over 85,000 scheduled meetings.”
“Luxury travel brands, experiences, destinations, and suppliers enjoyed a week of building and strengthening connections with international travel planners, curators, and agencies, marking the fact that the luxury travel industry is booming. Over 2,350 buyers from 84 countries – 30% new to the event – met with over 2,350 brands from 105 countries, alongside an extensive programme of networking events.”
