Following the success of ILTM Americas, Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced the launch of ILTM Japan taking place 11 - 13 March 2013 in Kyoto, Japan.
Japan
is home to the second largest population of
high-net worth individuals
after the United States. In response to industry demand, ILTM Japan
is a niche event created to give international exhibitors
the opportunity to
meet with high end luxury travel
agents, planners and tour operators to reach high-spending
Japanese luxury travellers. Each of the buyers and
suppliers invited to attend ILTM Japan must be accredited for
participation: approximately 50 of each at this specialist event, as
pre-scheduled appointments will be arranged on a strictly one-to-one
ratio.
Japan
is noted for being one of Asia’s largest outbound travel markets,
spending US$ 27 billion in 2011. This year, a strong yen, lower fuel
surcharges and increased air capacity is contributing to a further
significant increase in the growth of Japan outbound traffic, already
15% up year on year.
Alison
Gilmore, ILTM Exhibition Director comments, “We have been
increasingly aware of the demand from ILTM clients to focus on Japan
as a key source market of
high-spending discerning travellers. Whereas ILTM Asia has a 7 year
proven track record in providing access to a range of buyers from
over 20 countries across the burgeoning and diverse Asia Pacific,
ILTM Japan will venture further, providing a direct opportunity for
a selection of the world’s elite travel products and experiences to
reach the most discerning of Japanese luxury travel
agents and specialists.”
With
inbound travel to Japan increasing by 40% in 2012, ILTM Japan will
also welcome a small number of selected international buyers to
discover the appeal of the broader Japan.
Ms
Gilmore continues, “Japan is a land of incredible contrasts
— from neon skylines and ancient castles to serene shrines and
speeding bullet trains – it never fails to fascinate. ILTM Japan
will also provide an in-depth experience for high-end buyers from
across the world to discover Japan’s full range of diverse wonders
and meet face-to-face with the providers of
these exclusive experiences.”
Daisaku
Kadokawa, Mayor of the City of Kyoto adds, “After two years hard
work, we are excited to hear the
news of ILTM launching a brand
new event in our city, Kyoto. On behalf of 1.47
million citizens of Kyoto, I would like to express my hearty welcome
to ILTM Japan and its future participants.
I am confident that this will be a greatopportunity for Kyoto as
well as Japan to show that it is a unique destination with
abundant nature and culture for experienced travellers. We truly wish
that ILTM Japan will be a huge success and we will be able to
contribute to the development of luxury travel market in
the world.”
