As the financial crisis keeps on weakening occidental economies and the emerging countries keep on growing, the luxury travel market changes and ILTM outlines new patterns in the business. Their report shows the different kind of traveller profiles, each with its particular and distinct needs. Delivering the highest standards of service is paramount to elite travellers, but nowadays, so too is a dedicated and active Environmental Programme and commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. Luxury travellers are increasingly looking to get under the skin of a destination and know that the people they travel with, care for their natural environment and local community. Equally the world of gastronomy has now become one of the most important factors to luxury travellers from every corner around the globe. Major changes are to be expected in the years to come and ILTM is doing its utmost to give us fresh solutions.

Ultratravel, the travel forum

Discussions between leaders of the luxury travel industries, debates with specialists, the Ultratravel forum is the seasonal peak in the business. The ILTM takes place from the  5th to the 8th of December at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. More than 1000 guests are expected to attend the ILTM, where John Andrews will present an overview about «the world in 2012». This leading event in luxury travel business will once again be crucial.