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International
tourist arrivals surpassed 1 billion people for the first time in
2012 and emerging economies continue to lead the growth in demand for
luxury tourism.
With
Brazilian expenditure on travel abroad reaching US$22 billion and the
number of those travelling from Argentina increasing by over 10% in
2012, a guest list of luxury travel suppliers from all four corners
of the world will meet at ILTM Americas (30 September – 3 October)
in Riviera Maya, Mexico to inspire luxury travel buyers from across
the Americas.
Simon
Mayle, ILTM Head of Marketing commented: “ILTM Americas has already
confirmed a diverse array of exhibitors: new contemporary experiences
as well as well known brands to ensure our invited buyers find
exactly what they want to define the future of the region’s
outbound luxury travel through their client’s eyes.“
History,
art and tradition are evident in the products already confirmed for
this second edition of ILTM Americas. Paradores Spain, will feature
the Royal Hospital in Santiago - established in 1499 as a hospital
for visiting pilgrims, it is considered the oldest hotel in the world
and also one of its most luxurious and beautiful. At the
other end of the scale, EDITION hotels – Ian Schrager’s new
design led, globally branded lifestyle hotels will also debut at ILTM
Americas, as will NOI Hotels in Easter Island & Chile and Delfin
Amazon Cruises. Also exhibiting are Aman Resorts, Orient-Express and
Cuba Real Tours. Over 40 countries around the world will be
represented including destinations such as Africa, Australia and
Bali, as well as city destinations such as Barcelona, London, Los
Angeles, London, Paris & New York.
As
one of the exhibitors who attended the launch edition last year,
Alvaro Valeriani, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hyatt of Latin
America, summed up the exhibitor experience: "It was an honour
to participate at ILTM Americas - the most exquisite group of
suppliers and buyers together creating perfect networking
experiences. ILTM Americas fills a niche that the regional market
really needs."
ILTM
Americas will host up to 69 pre-scheduled appointments between each
buyer and supplier, as well as a detailed programme of social
networking activities. Business appointments are pre-scheduled,
matching mutual requests from
