Greece Attends International Luxury Travel Market In Cannes

Greek tourism professionals are developing their business networks these days at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) at The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes.

The ILTM ranks among the largest trade show events in France, dealing exclusively to the luxury travel industry.

The trade show operates as a “BY INVITATION ONLY” event. Strict qualification processes are in place for VIP Buyers, Press and Exhibitors alike.

Greek exhibitors at ILTM 2013

Bessy Kafhitsa from Grace Hotels and Stefania Flenga from Yes! Hotels at the ILTM 2013 in Cannes.

Astir Palace Resort, Atrium Hotels, Axia Reservation Management, Beleon Tours, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Canaves Oia Hotel & Suites, Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas, Danai Beach Resort & Villas, Divani Apollon Palace & SPA Hotel, Domes of Elounda Private Residences, Eagle’s Palace Hotel & Spa, Elounda Beach Hotel, Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Elounda S.A., Excelsior Hotel, Grace Hotels, Greek National Tourism Organization – France (GNTO), Grande Bretagne Hotel, Luxurios Island Experience, Myconian Imperial Resort & Villas, Myconian Royal Resort & Villas, Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel, New Hotel, N.J.V. Athens Plaza Hotel, Out of the blue Capsis Elite Resort, Porto Zante Club, Porto Zante Villas & Spa, Santa Marina Resort & Villas, Thalatta Seaside Hotel, The Romanos Resort A Luxury Collection Resort – Costa Navarino, TourGreece.

The stand of Athens-based New Hotel, a member of the Yes! Hotels chain, at ILTM 2013.

More than 1,200 leading travel service providers attend the fair on a regular basis from as many as 70 different countries.

A wide range of travel and accommodation options are exhibited at the show, including car rental services, hotel and resort facilities, skiing services and golf resorts. Eminent decision-makers are present at the show, together with researchers and tour organizers as well.

Luxury tourism in Greece

Greece is interested in developing luxury tourism as it can increase revenue from travel and extend the country’s tourism season.

Future plans of the government include attracting more high-income tourists by facilitating the creation of marinas, conference centers, spas and golf courses.

ILTM runs until 5 December.