ILTM - International Luxury Travel Market Spa 2026
Event Date
September 28 – October 1, 2026
Location
Nassau, Bahamas
Expected Exhibitors
525
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryILTM North America (International Luxury Travel Market North America) is an invitation-only luxury travel trade show that connects the finest travel brands with high-net-worth-focused travel advisors and media. International luxury brands and premium travel providers showcase their exclusive products and services to a hand-selected audience of travel advisors and agencies from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with tailored business meetings organized through a bespoke appointment programme.
The event is built for luxury hoteliers, exclusive experience providers, destinations, cruise lines and the advisors who curate trips for affluent North American travellers. Over several days, ILTM North America combines pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments, destination showcases, networking events and a concise education programme, designed to maximise meaningful conversations, strengthen advisor-supplier relationships and generate concrete business for the year ahead.
Set on Cable Beach in Nassau, it pairs serious business with a spectacular backdrop. With a backdrop of the world's clearest ocean, ILTM North America might just be the portfolio's most visually stunning show, where fresh new itineraries, bold new ventures and lifelong bonds are the norm for the finest travel brands, advisors and media.
Show Highlights
ILTM North America centres on curated, pre-scheduled meetings supported by relaxed networking. Key features include:
- Bespoke matchmaking appointments — tailored business meetings, organized through a bespoke appointment programme, are the foundation of the event's highly focused networking concept.
- Education programme and Opening Speech — the show's programme keeps attendees aware of the most exciting, business-changing trends in luxury travel.
- Networking and signature parties — on top of a busy schedule, ILTM North America is all about relaxed networking at various bars, restaurants and parties, and even in the buggies and on the beach.
- Three pillars: business, inspiration and friendship — meet handpicked luxury travel professionals, gain new inspiration through the programme, and forge new friendships at networking events.
Attendance
According to figures published by the organizer, past editions have featured roughly 525 brands, 525 advisors and 35 editors across the four-day show. ILTM North America brings together a diverse group of over 525 visitors and exhibitors. The organizer also reports reach across 65 global countries for exhibitors, 250 North American cities for buyers and 10 international countries for media, with up to 54 pre-scheduled meetings per participant.
Registration
ILTM North America is a hosted, invitation-only event rather than a general-admission expo, so participation is arranged directly with the organizer rather than by buying a public ticket.
- Choose your role — travel brand/exhibitor, travel advisor/buyer, or media.
- Submit an enquiry through the show's "Take Part" form on the official website to express interest and begin the application process.
- Confirmed participants use the online matchmaking tool to build their diary of pre-scheduled appointments ahead of the show.
Exhibitors can also log in to the Exhibitor Portal to manage their participation. For accommodation, the organizer recommends booking early through its official DMC partner.
History
ILTM North America is part of the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) portfolio produced by RX (Reed Exhibitions), a division of RELX. The event is organized by RX UK | Reed Exhibitions Ltd., a globally renowned company known for delivering high-quality industry events. After a decade based in Mexico, the show relocated for 2026: after 10 years in Mayakoba, it has moved to Baha Mar, located on the pristine white sands of Cable Beach in Nassau, the new home of ILTM North America.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 26, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does ILTM North America 2026 take place?
ILTM North America 2026 runs Monday 28 September to Thursday 1 October 2026 at the Baha Mar resort, 1 Baha Mar Blvd, Nassau, Bahamas, on Cable Beach.
Who should attend ILTM North America?
It is aimed at luxury travel brands (hotels, destinations, experiences, cruise lines), travel advisors who serve high-net-worth North American clients, and luxury travel media. Advisors and agencies typically come from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
How do I register or take part?
ILTM North America is an invitation-only hosted event. Prospective exhibitors, buyers and media apply through the "Take Part" enquiry form on the official website, and confirmed participants then build a diary of pre-scheduled appointments using the matchmaking tool.
What is the format of the show?
The show combines pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments at its core with destination showcases, an education programme and networking events and parties held across the four days at the resort.
Where do attendees stay and how do they get there?
Attendees stay at Baha Mar's on-site hotels — Rosewood, SLS and Grand Hyatt — and are advised to book early via the official DMC partner bnetwork. The resort is about 10 minutes from Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS).
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