ILTM 2026 is a trade show taking place 30 Nov – 3 Dec 2026 at Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France. It brings together travel industry professionals from across Europe and beyond for business meetings, networking and trade appointments.
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Dates
30 Nov – 3 Dec 2026
Checked against the organiser’s website 28 Sept 2026
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Location
Cannes, France
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Venue
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
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About ILTM
ILTM Cannes is the flagship show of the International Luxury Travel Market portfolio, organised by RX (Reed Exhibitions). The 2026 edition runs from 30 November to 3 December at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Luxury travel brands, from hotels and experiences to destinations, private islands and ultra-cruises, meet travel advisors who create itineraries for high-net-worth clients. Each buyer receives a personal invitation and must pass a qualification process. Meetings run through a pre-scheduled appointment system, which RX says handles over 85,000 meetings each year, alongside an Opening Forum and networking events.
Official ILTM website →Who attends ILTM
Useful for working out whether your buyers will be in the room before you commit the travel budget.
What the show covers
Buyers travel in from
Drawn from the organiser's own published profile for this show. Exhibitor and buyer mixes shift year to year — check the official website before planning around them.
Exhibiting at ILTM as a lodge or hotel, or deciding who should represent you to its buyers? Read how to choose a travel representation company.
Venue Entrance
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Getting to Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and where to stay
Getting there
- The venue is the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes.
- By air: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is about 27 km, roughly 30 minutes, from Cannes.
- By train: TGV and regional trains run to Cannes.
- By car: from the A8, take the Cannes La Bocca or Mougins/Cannes exit.
- ILTM publishes complimentary transfer details for exhibitors and for hosted buyers on its own site.
Where to stay
- ILTM’s official accommodation partner is the DMC bnetwork, linked from the organiser’s venue and travel page.
Checked 25 September 2026 against ILTM Cannes: Venue and travel. Organisers change arrangements between editions, so confirm on their site before you travel.
Hotels & flights for ILTM 2026
Planning your visit to Cannes for ILTM? Book accommodation near Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and search flights to Cannes below.
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Hotels near Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
💡 The Palais des Festivals is on La Croisette. Most delegates stay in Cannes hotels along the seafront — the Martinez, JW Marriott and Majestic are closest to the venue.
Hotels near Palais des Festivals et des Congrès fill quickly once delegates begin booking — typically 6–8 weeks before the event. Searching early secures better rates and more choice.
🏨Search hotels near Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
30 Nov – 3 Dec 2026 · Compare hotels near the venue
Hotels near Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on Expedia
Check in 29 Nov 2026, out 4 Dec 2026 · Compare on Expedia
Flights to Cannes for ILTM
Fares climb steeply inside a month, once delegates start booking the same dates — 8–10 weeks out is usually the last comfortable window. Search for the best fares into Cannes's main airport.
✈️Search flights to Cannes
30 Nov – 3 Dec 2026 · Compare flights and travel sites
Airport transfers to Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Pre-book your airport transfer to avoid taxi queues on arrival — particularly useful during busy trade show periods when demand spikes.
🚗Book airport transfer to Cannes
Pre-book your transfer at a fixed price
Stay connected in France
An eSIM is the easiest way to get local data rates in France without swapping your SIM card. Activate before you travel and connect the moment you land.
📱Get an eSIM for France
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Working on the Wi-Fi at ILTM
Show halls, hotel lobbies and airport lounges run open networks that anyone in the building can join. A VPN encrypts your connection over them, so the rate sheets, client emails and CRM logins you handle across a week in Cannes travel through a network you don’t control without being readable on it.
🔒Set up a VPN before you fly
Encrypts your connection on Wi-Fi you don’t control
Security while travelling for reps → — the rest of what to set up before a show, from the badge scanner to the hotel safe.
Airport parking
Pre-book airport parking before you fly to Cannes — compare prices across airport car parks and save versus turn-up rates.
🅿️Book airport parking
UK departures · Compare and pre-book airport parking before you fly
Airport lounges
Start your trip in comfort — pre-book an airport lounge with complimentary drinks, snacks and Wi-Fi while you wait for your flight.
🛋️Book an airport lounge
UK departures · Pre-book an airport lounge for a comfortable wait
Car hire in Cannes
Compare car hire rates at your destination in Cannes — pick up at the airport or city centre.
🚘Search car hire in Cannes
UK collection · Compare car hire rates before you travel
Trade-show trip: flight + hotel together
If you would rather book the flight and the room (and, where it applies, a hire car) as one booking, Expedia searches them together for Cannes over 29 Nov – 4 Dec 2026. It fills in the departure airport from where you are browsing; change it on Expedia if you fly from somewhere else.
Flight + hotel to Cannes on Expedia
29 Nov – 4 Dec 2026 · One booking for both
Things to do in Cannes
Got a free afternoon around ILTM? A digital city pass bundles skip-the-line entry to top attractions in Cannes and beyond — one pass, often cheaper than booking each attraction separately.
🎟️Get a city attraction pass
Skip-the-line entry to top attractions with one digital pass
Things to do in Cannes on Expedia
29 Nov – 4 Dec 2026 · Tours and activities around the show
Register for ILTM 2026
Interested in attending or exhibiting at ILTM 2026 in Cannes, France? Registration for qualified travel trade professionals is typically free or low-cost as a visitor.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is ILTM 2026 held?
ILTM 2026 is held at Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France, in Cannes, France. The venue entrance is at what3words ///crops.remark.index.
Who organises ILTM?
ILTM is organised by RX. Full details and official updates are published on the organiser's website. The 2026 edition takes place 30 Nov – 3 Dec 2026.
How much does it cost to attend ILTM?
Visitor registration for ILTM is typically free or low-cost for qualified travel trade professionals, and the organiser publishes the current rates. The larger part of the cost is usually the travel: flights to Cannes, 3–5 nights near Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, transfers and subsistence. Exhibiting is priced separately by the organiser and depends on stand size and position, so ask them for the current rate card and the booking deadline.
When is ILTM 2026?
ILTM 2026 takes place 30 Nov – 3 Dec 2026 at Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France.
When is ILTM 2027? (2027 dates)
Official ILTM 2027 dates are expected around November 2027, based on the 2026 edition (30 Nov – 3 Dec 2026), and are to be confirmed by the organiser. ILTM is held in Cannes, France. We update this page as soon as 2027 dates are announced — check the official website for confirmation before booking travel.
Where can I find hotels near Palais des Festivals et des Congrès?
ILTM’s official accommodation partner is the DMC bnetwork, linked from the organiser’s venue and travel page. Checked against the organiser on 25 September 2026.
How do I register for ILTM?
Register for ILTM via the official website. Visitor registration is typically free or low-cost for qualified travel trade professionals.
What is ILTM?
ILTM Cannes is the flagship show of the International Luxury Travel Market portfolio, organised by RX (Reed Exhibitions). The 2026 edition runs from 30 November to 3 December at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Luxury travel brands, from hotels and experiences to destinations, private islands and ultra-cruises, meet travel advisors who create itineraries for high-net-worth clients. Each buyer receives a personal invitation and must pass a qualification process. Meetings run through a pre-scheduled appointment system, which RX says handles over 85,000 meetings each year, alongside an Opening Forum and networking events.
How do I get to Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes?
The venue is the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes. By air: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is about 27 km, roughly 30 minutes, from Cannes. By train: TGV and regional trains run to Cannes. By car: from the A8, take the Cannes La Bocca or Mougins/Cannes exit. ILTM publishes complimentary transfer details for exhibitors and for hosted buyers on its own site. Checked against the organiser and venue on 25 September 2026.
Do I need a travel eSIM for France?
If you are travelling internationally to ILTM, an eSIM is the easiest way to stay connected in France without expensive roaming charges. An eSIM gives you local data rates with instant activation — set it up before you fly and you are online the moment you land in Cannes.
How early should I book hotels for ILTM 2026?
Hotels near Palais des Festivals et des Congrès typically start filling 6–8 weeks before ILTM. The most convenient properties — those within walking distance of the venue — sell out first. We recommend searching as early as possible to secure the best rates and availability. The Palais des Festivals is on La Croisette. Most delegates stay in Cannes hotels along the seafront — the Martinez, JW Marriott and Majestic are closest to the venue.
Who attends ILTM?
ILTM is built around Luxury and Honeymoon. Buyers are drawn primarily from USA, UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia.
What should I bring to ILTM?
Essentials for ILTM include business cards (or use RepBud’s digital business card with QR code), a fully charged phone for logging meetings, comfortable shoes for the show floor, and a portable charger. If attending from overseas, set up an eSIM before you travel for local data rates in France.
Is ILTM worth attending as a travel sales rep?
For travel sales representatives covering Europe or selling product into the region's source markets, ILTM is one of the highest-leverage uses of trade-budget time. The combination of pre-scheduled appointments, ad-hoc floor conversations, and the structured networking outside official hours typically delivers more new business contacts per day than weeks of separate property visits. The economic case depends on how rigorously you capture meeting notes and follow up afterwards — both areas where a structured logging system pays back many times over.
How should travel sales reps prepare for ILTM?
The most productive reps walk into ILTM with a confirmed meeting schedule, briefing notes on each contact, and specific objectives for each conversation. Preparation typically begins 4–6 weeks ahead: locking in appointments, refreshing relationship history on each contact, identifying portfolio gaps to address, and pre-loading any property or rate news worth sharing. RepBud's Meeting Prep feature generates per-contact briefings from your interaction history, and the trade-show command centre tracks meetings, captures business cards by photo, and logs follow-ups in real time.
What's the best way to follow up after ILTM?
The follow-up window after ILTM is short — most attendees lose a meaningful share of their warm leads to inbox chaos within ten days of getting home. The reps who convert at the highest rate work from a structured log captured during the show rather than reconstructing from memory afterwards, send personalised follow-ups within 72 hours, and have a clear next-touchpoint plan for each contact. RepBud's smart logging — voice notes between meetings, business-card scans, forwarded emails — keeps the record while it's fresh, so your client reports and your follow-up list are built from what you captured rather than from memory.
How do experienced reps approach ILTM differently from first-timers?
First-time attendees often try to meet everyone; experienced reps pre-qualify ruthlessly and target the contacts who match their actual portfolio gaps. They block out floor time for the people who matter most rather than chasing serendipity, use unstructured evening events for deeper conversation rather than business pitches, and keep post-show follow-up effort proportional to long-term contact value. Above all, they work from a system — a reliable way to log everything as it happens, so ILTM pays back not just in the weeks afterwards but for years through accurate records of who said what.
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