Since 2021, ILLUME has emerged as India’s foremost high-end travel and luxury intelligence conference, uniting the world’s most influential industry leaders, visionaries, and decision-makers.
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ILLUME is recognized by India’s leading luxury travel buyers as the foremost conference for industry insights and trend-setting discussions.
Alina Baxter, Exhibitor
“I thought the Indian market was one of the hardest for me”
My perception has completely changed since I arrived in India; I thought the Indian market was one of the hardest for me; I met so many nice agents, and Luxury Tribe India (Spring/Summer 2023) Show was very well organised. I am very thankful to all those involved and look forward to participating next year as well.
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India’s only high-end travel intelligence conference, where game-changing strategies are forged, emerging trends are revealed, and actionable insights fuel future success.
A transformative journey where emerging trends spark foresight, vision drives action, and early insights shape the future.
ILLUME 2025
10 March 2025, India
Location: Ballroom at The Imperial,
New Delhi
Opening Remark by Sheetal Rastogi, Founder of Luxury Tribe
3 Insight-Driven Panel Conversations
1. How to Promote Non-Traditional Destinations to Indian Affluent Travellers
2. The Destination Wedding Boom: How International Hotels & DMCs Can Win Big With Indian Weddings
3. The Indian Luxury Traveller: What Drives Their Choices & The Role Of Luxury Travel Advisors
Launch of Trend Report “Next Frontier: India’s Luxury Travel Trends 2025 By Luxury Tribe” presented by Khushboo Rastogi, Founder of Luxury Tribe
ILLUME Panels Capturing the Global Perspective
Panel 1: Decoding India’s Luxury Boom: Global impact & Consumer Insights
Panel 2: Global Perspectives on Luxury — Attracting India’s Affluent Travellers
Panel 3: The Indian Wedding Boom – Crafting Wedding Experiences
Panel 4: The New Codes of Luxury: How India’s Affluent Define Exclusivity
Attendees: 200+
Luxury Leaders
All 4 Season
Anshul Shah, from All 4 Season, at Luxury Tribe discusses the significant shift in spending habits among Indian travellers, who are increasingly investing in luxury experiences. He highlights a survey that ranks Indian travellers as the second-highest spenders globally on experiences, food, and shopping, showcasing the immense potential of this market in the post-pandemic era.
During the “Global Footprints: Charting the Rise of Indian Affluent Travellers” panel, Craig Adamson highlights the importance of personal connections and authentic local experiences, where guests engage with staff and owners for unique recommendations and dining experiences. This personal touch, exemplified by Villa d’Este in Lake Como and Grand Hotel Excelsior in Sorrento, goes beyond what money can buy, creating truly memorable stays.
Business Development Director
Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort
Penny Rafferty shares why she’s invested in understanding the affluent Indian traveler—a demographic whose evolving tastes and impressive spending power are reshaping luxury travel. Hear how a million-dollar, tailor-made journey through Australia revealed the unique desires of this market.
“Exceeded My Expectations”
Joining Luxury Tribe has exceeded my expectations. I found the event incredibly well-organized and enriching. The Fireside chat has been very helpful and useful because we have had so many insights, numbers, and information about the market. Definitely, it’s very useful for us as an exhibitor to better understand the market before the meetings. That’s for sure very important. The selection of buyers at Luxury Tribe is exceptional and well-curated, catering specifically to high-end clientele, which aligns perfectly with our service focus. The event’s structure, which beautifully balances professional meetings with cultural visits and social interactions, allows for meaningful connections with buyers. It’s a good balance between the meetings and entertaining session, and cultural visit. You can spend time with the buyers and have a drink with the buyer. That’s extremely important because it’s the right mix, the right balance between meetings and fun.
Emanuele Cepparo
Founder, Charme & Adventure