ILTM North America 2026 sees strong growth

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  • ILTM North America 2026 hosted 560 luxury travel brands from 70 countries
  • Advisors travelled from 295 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada
  • More than two-thirds of advisors attended ILTM for the first time
  • The Sail made its ILTM North American debut with 11 luxury travel brands
  • ILTM North America 2027 takes place from 27 to 30 September at Baha Mar

ILTM North America 2026 has hosted 560 luxury travel brands from 70 countries at Baha Mar in The Bahamas. The event has hosted 560 of the region’s leading luxury travel advisors. Exhibitor numbers have increased by 7pc year on year with advisors travelling from 295 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada compared with 250 cities in 2025.

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More than two-thirds of advisors attended ILTM for the first time. Three quarters of attending advisors were based in the United States with 15pc from Mexico and 10pc from Canada. The Sail made its ILTM North American debut bringing 11 luxury ocean river and yacht travel brands together in a dedicated space.

Exhibitor loyalty was strong with two thirds returning from last year and 33pc new to the show. The 2026 edition saw growth across every region with increases from Costa Rica, Croatia and Japan and the return of Italy’s Tourism Board ENIT. ILTM North America 2027 takes place from 27 to 30 September at Baha Mar, The Bahamas.

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Simon Mayle, Event Director, shared “ILTM North America has grown without losing its unchallenged point of difference, which is the quality of the people in the room. It’s also the only show in the region where you’ll meet American Express Travel advisors, who were here alongside agents from Fora, Global Travel Collection (Internova), McCabe World Travel, SmartFlyer, Travel Edge and some of the best independents in North America.”

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