Future focus ILTM trends.(International Luxury Travel Market)(Brief article)

The annual International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes saw delegates from agencies including Oxford International debating key trends in upmarket incentives.

The four-day event commenced with a conference, Broadening Horizons, which assessed the varying demands of emerging outbound markets, the changing definition of 'luxury' and future trends.

Event planners were warned of the perils of assuming the same level of service when catering to an international crowd during the emerging markets seminars. Gucci Group executive vice-president for global communications Mimma Viglezio warned that: 'Indian clients are after the highest level of service, more than …