ILTM Cannes has reported a growth of 12 per cent year on year with over 10,000 attendees
The 23rd edition of ILTM Cannes, the world’s leading luxury travel event, took place from December 2 to 5 last year, marking the largest edition of the event to date and set a new record with over 85,000 scheduled meetings.
Torno News: ILTM Luxury Travel survey | Wellness in focus - what affluent travelers desire
Wellness has become the focus of luxury travel, with the majority of affluent travelers seeking personalized services.
This is the main finding of the latest Buzz vs. Reality study, conducted by the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), Altiant and Hyatt.
The ILTM survey was conducted among 800 affluent travelers from six countries: the United Kingdom, the United States, France, China, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. About 65% of the participants had investment assets worth $1 million or more (average $2.2 million).
Read moreHospitality Net: More than 90% of luxury travelers want wellness
In 2025, luxury travelers are making bold demands for their health and well-being. A striking 84% of affluent individuals now expect wellness services tailored to their unique health goals. Spontaneity and personalization define the new wellness landscape, with nearly 70% booking treatments on the spot during their trips, while 78% value the ability to plan ahead. These evolving preferences, revealed in the latest Buzz vs. Reality report from from International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), Altiant, and Hyatt highlight a seismic shift in how health and travel intersect.
Read moreLuxury Daily: Luxury travelers to prioritize wellness experiences in 2025: Altiant
The guiding motto for many HNWIs is ‘health is the new wealth,’ with nine out of 10 respondents looking to improve their health for later in life. Though the global affluent are in reasonably good mental and physical shape, their biggest pain points are often high-stress levels and poor sleep quality.
Read moreGreek City Times: Wellness Tourism a Priority for High-End Travellers, Survey Finds
The growing importance of wellness in luxury travel is highlighted by a new survey conducted by the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), Hyatt Hotels, and Altiant. The study, which surveyed 800 affluent individuals across the UK, US, France, China, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, reveals that 62% consider wellness facilities and services as "very important" or "essential" when selecting a hotel. This reflects a rising trend in wellness tourism, with Greece emerging as a key player in this sector.
Read moreTorno News: ILTM Hyatt and Altiant survey: Wellness tourism a priority for high-end travelers
The growing importance of wellness offerings in hotels is highlighted by new research conducted by ILTM, Hyatt, and Altiant, which focused exclusively on high-achieving travelers and their views on travel.
Read moreHospitality Net: Wellness: Exploring the Luxury Traveller’s Mindset.
This research is the result of a collaboration between ILTM, Hyatt and Altiant, it features a unique piece of research that focuses solely on affluent and HNW individuals’ views on luxury travel. We gathered quantifiable data from six countries of their global community, with a total of 800 interviews in October 2024 across the UK, US, France and China (n=150 in each), in addition to the UAE and Saudi Arabia (n=100 in each).
Read moreLuxury Brussels: Unveiling 5 Chic destinations this Summer: where Travel meets Fashion
In regards to a study from Business of fashion insights and Altiant, over 30% of discerning high-net-worth individuals find themselves drawn to the captivating allure of branded hospitality travel experiences.
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In Stockholm, luxury and wealth industries researcher Altiant has appointed former BNP Paribas marketer Chiara Casale as Marketing & Partnership Manager.
Altiant provides large-scale quant research and samples of affluent and high net worth via a proprietary panel, LuxuryOpinions. It also offers a suite of fieldwork solutions for agencies and end brands to conduct continuous tracking and ad hoc research.
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I super ricchi disdegnano il web per prenotare i loro viaggi. Si affidano invece al ‘fiuto’ dei travel consultant: si tratta di professionisti e agenzie che organizzano esperienze uniche con taglio al 100% tailor-made.
Read moreHospitalitynet: What luxury travellers want, and how to attract them
The global luxury travel market is huge, not in the number of guests with substantial buying power but the astonishing level of buying power that these luxury travelers have. The good news for hoteliers targeting those top 5% of guests is that they seem to spending more every year. The global Luxury tourism market had an estimated total revenue of USD 1,308.15 billion in 2022 and is projected to be worth USD 3,023.78 billion by 2032.
Read moreJing Daily: US tourist destinations wonder: when will Chinese tourists return?
Beyond traditional destinations: With a shift in Chinese tourist preferences, US tourism officials face scramble for new wave of visitors seeking unique and shareable experiences.
From the beaches of Oahu to the bustling streets of Manhattan, American tourist hotspots now face a significant economic challenge: a sharp decline in Chinese tourists, a critical demographic known for its substantial spending power.
Read moreTTG Asia: Get ready for China’s luxury travellers
China’s outbound travel has undergone dramatic changes as a result of the pandemic, with domestic travel riding on a high wave, but a new study shows changing tides
As one of the last countries to remove pandemic-related restrictions, China’s outbound travel sentiments are closely watched. And today, with freedom returning, many affluent Chinese travellers are looking to spend more on travel in the year ahead, and to do so with a renewed need for escapism and exploration, according to ILTM’s new Buzz or Reality research, Decoding the Luxury Traveller Mindset: Spotlight China.
Read moreFOX Communications: Generational Luxury: How to Create Cultural Capital
Fox Communications has collaborated with the luxury insight specialist, Altiant, to collect quantitative data that sheds new light on how the modern High Net Worth (HNW) community differs from generation to generation. The research has been conducted over the past six months and is based on USD millionaires, with each individual manually verified by Altiant, namely those with $1m or more (or equivalent) in Investable Assets (IA).
Read moreYAHOO FINANCE: 12 Most Undervalued Hotel Stocks To Buy According To Hedge Funds
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Last year was full of surprises for investors. Rising inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Federal Reserve rate-hike spree didn’t give investors any sigh of relief. But despite the widespread complaining about high inflation, one of the sectors that continued to show resilience was travel and tourism. Several reports show that consumers are continuing to spend on travel and entertainment despite inflation worries.
Read moreLUXURY DAILY: French luxury consumers trail other affluents in vaccine confidence
As governments around the world continue rolling out vaccination strategies, luxury consumer sentiment toward COVID-19 is beginning to shift.
While there is still considerable uncertainty regarding the global pandemic, luxury market researcher Altiant compiled findings from its Luxury Consumer Sentiment and COVID-19 survey to get a better understanding of consumer perceptions. According to the report, French luxury consumers are showing a considerable amount of skepticism toward vaccinations, compared to their U.S., U.K. and China counterparts…
Read moreTTG ASIA: Sustainable tourism a big drawcard for luxury travellers
Tourism players are being urged not to forget sustainability amid the pandemic as research reveals it remains a top priority for luxury travellers.
Speaking at the virtual ILTM World Tour Asia Pacific, Meryam Schneider, vice president of marketing and partnerships at luxury and wealth researcher ALTIANT, said the Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of tackling climate change, propelling the issue to the forefront of affluent travellers’ minds.
Read moreTTG ASIA: Destinations target APAC’s super-rich for swifter rebound
Tourism players near and far are clamouring for a slice of Asia-Pacific’s ultra-wealthy pie, as the luxury market looks set to be among the first to rebound when travel resumes.
Gearing up to tap into that market, destinations are drawing up exclusive itineraries, re-packaging products and launching marketing campaigns targeting the region’s luxury travellers.
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