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International Golf Travel Market 2026
19–22 Oct 2026 · Cannes, France
International Golf Travel Market 2026 is a trade show taking place 19–22 Oct 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
19–22 Oct 2026
Checked against the organiser’s website 21 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 International Golf Travel Market
The International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) is run by RX (Reed Exhibitions) and has connected the golf travel industry since 1998. The 2026 edition takes place at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, from 19 to 22 October, opening with the IGTM Golf Day on 19 October before three show days. Golf destinations, resorts, courses and DMCs exhibit to meet qualified golf tour operators and travel agents through pre-scheduled appointments matched to both sides' preferences. IGTM Discovery runs alongside for suppliers of golf technology, retail, apparel and club operations.
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Hotels & flights for International Golf Travel Market 2026
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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.
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Flights to Cannes for International Golf Travel Market
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.
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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.
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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.
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Working on the Wi-Fi at International Golf Travel Market
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.
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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.
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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.
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Car hire in Cannes
Compare car hire rates at your destination in Cannes — pick up at the airport or city centre.
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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 18–23 Oct 2026. It fills in the departure airport from where you are browsing; change it on Expedia if you fly from somewhere else.
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18–23 Oct 2026 · One booking for both
Things to do in Cannes
Got a free afternoon around International Golf Travel Market? 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.
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Things to do in Cannes on Expedia
18–23 Oct 2026 · Tours and activities around the show
Register for International Golf Travel Market 2026
Interested in attending or exhibiting at International Golf Travel Market 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 International Golf Travel Market 2026 held?
International Golf Travel Market 2026 is held at Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France, in Cannes, France.
Who organises International Golf Travel Market?
International Golf Travel Market is organised by RX. Full details and official updates are published on the organiser's website. The 2026 edition takes place 19–22 Oct 2026.
How much does it cost to attend International Golf Travel Market?
Visitor registration for International Golf Travel Market 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 International Golf Travel Market 2026?
International Golf Travel Market 2026 takes place 19–22 Oct 2026 at Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France.
When is International Golf Travel Market 2027? (2027 dates)
Official International Golf Travel Market 2027 dates are expected around October 2027, based on the 2026 edition (19–22 Oct 2026), and are to be confirmed by the organiser. International Golf Travel Market 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?
Search for accommodation 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.
How do I register for International Golf Travel Market?
Register for International Golf Travel Market via the official website. Visitor registration is typically free or low-cost for qualified travel trade professionals.
What is International Golf Travel Market?
The International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) is run by RX (Reed Exhibitions) and has connected the golf travel industry since 1998. The 2026 edition takes place at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, from 19 to 22 October, opening with the IGTM Golf Day on 19 October before three show days. Golf destinations, resorts, courses and DMCs exhibit to meet qualified golf tour operators and travel agents through pre-scheduled appointments matched to both sides' preferences. IGTM Discovery runs alongside for suppliers of golf technology, retail, apparel and club operations.
How do I get to Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes?
Search flights to Cannes to compare fares across airlines and booking sites. From the airport, pre-book an airport transfer for a fixed-price service directly to Palais des Festivals et des Congrès or your hotel. This avoids taxi queues and surge pricing during busy event periods.
Do I need a travel eSIM for France?
If you are travelling internationally to International Golf Travel Market, 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 International Golf Travel Market 2026?
Hotels near Palais des Festivals et des Congrès typically start filling 6–8 weeks before International Golf Travel Market. 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 International Golf Travel Market?
International Golf Travel Market attracts travel industry professionals from across Europe and beyond — including tour operators, travel agents, destination management companies (DMCs), hotel and lodge sales teams, tourism boards, airline representatives, and travel technology providers. It is a key event for business-to-business networking and trade appointments.
What should I bring to International Golf Travel Market?
Essentials for International Golf Travel Market 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 International Golf Travel Market worth attending as a travel sales rep?
For travel sales representatives covering Europe or selling product into the region's source markets, International Golf Travel Market 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 International Golf Travel Market?
The most productive reps walk into International Golf Travel Market 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 International Golf Travel Market?
The follow-up window after International Golf Travel Market 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 International Golf Travel Market 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 International Golf Travel Market pays back not just in the weeks afterwards but for years through accurate records of who said what.
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