ILTM Cannes 2026

At the end of November, Cannes welcomes an event with a very different atmosphere from its major cultural festivals.

From 30 November to 3 December 2026, ILTM Cannes returns to the Palais des Festivals for four days focused entirely on luxury travel. Professionals from around the world come to Cannes to discover new destinations, present hotels and experiences, and build future partnerships.

 

What is ILTM Cannes?

ILTM stands for International Luxury Travel Market.

The event is designed for professionals working with high end travellers. Attendees include travel advisors, specialist agencies, hotel groups, independent properties, tourism boards, cruise companies and businesses offering premium travel experiences.

It is not a public travel fair.

ILTM is primarily a business event built around meetings and networking. Participants arrive with scheduled appointments, but also with the aim of discovering new brands, new destinations and new opportunities within the luxury travel market.

Access is reserved for accredited professionals and approved participants.

 

Four days of meetings at the Palais des Festivals

Professional meetings are at the heart of ILTM.

Over the four days, much of the schedule is dedicated to appointments between buyers and travel brands. These meetings give agencies the chance to discover new hotels, destinations and experiences they may later recommend to their clients.

The event also includes more than one to one appointments.

Talks, presentations and networking events run alongside the main programme. The Global Forum opens the event on 30 November in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais, followed by a welcome evening later that day.

 

Why ILTM matters in luxury travel

In high end travel, professional relationships still play an important role.

When an agency is planning a complex trip or looking for a very specific experience for a demanding client, having direct relationships with hotels and local partners can make a real difference.

ILTM brings many of those connections together in one place.

For a few days, major international brands sit alongside smaller independent properties, distant destinations and specialist companies offering highly specific experiences.

This allows travel advisors to discover a wide range of new options without having to arrange separate trips and meetings throughout the year.

 

Cannes during ILTM

During ILTM, the event quickly spreads beyond the Palais des Festivals.

Many meetings continue in hotels, restaurants and venues around central Cannes. Days often start early and extend into the evening with dinners, networking sessions and private events linked to the show.

The layout of Cannes works particularly well for this kind of business trip.

The Palais, train station, restaurants and many hotels are all located within a relatively compact area. For participants moving between several appointments in one day, being able to walk between venues is a real advantage.

 

Where to stay during ILTM Cannes 2026

If you are travelling to Cannes for ILTM, hotel location can quickly become one of the most important parts of the stay.

With meetings at the Palais, business lunches and evening events, staying in the city centre makes the schedule much easier to manage.

Hotel Alnéa is located in central Cannes, close to both the Palais des Festivals and the train station. This makes it easy to reach the event on foot while staying close to restaurants and other key addresses in the city centre.

For a multi day business trip, that proximity can make a noticeable difference to how smoothly the week runs.

 

ILTM Cannes 2026: key information

Dates: 30 November to 3 December 2026

Venue: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes

Event: International Luxury Travel Market

Audience: luxury travel professionals

Format: business meetings, presentations, networking and industry events

Access: professional event requiring accreditation or prior approval

 

For four days, ILTM Cannes 2026 will once again place Cannes at the centre of the international luxury travel industry.

For the professionals attending, the event is as much about discovering what is next in high end travel as it is about meeting the people and partners who will help shape future journeys for their clients.

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@iltm.com