Luxury Tribe’s First in-person Exhibition sets the bar high for Indian Luxury Travel Trade & Announces next two event dates
Autumn/Winter 2023: 2nd– 5thOctober 2023 in Middle East
& Spring/Summer 2024: 11th– 14th March 2024 in India
Jaipur, 18 March 2023 – Luxury Tribe announces the dates of the next editions for Autumn/Winter 2023 and Spring/Summer 2024. The new shows will take place in the Middle East from 2nd – 5th October and in India from 11th – 14th March 2024. The two new editions follow in the success of Luxury Tribe’s first in-person event held in Jaipur in March 2023, where for the first-time international brands of the luxury and hospitality sector met India’s most influential buyers.
Sheetal Rastogi – Founder of Luxury Tribe & Editorial Director of World Travel Magazine, comments: “I am delighted that the first in-person edition of Luxury Tribe had such great success. The feedback from both exhibitors and buyers have been overall incredibly positive, and everyone is looking forward to the next editions”.
Alila Villas Uluwatu, COMO Hotels & Resorts, The Set Collection, Ultima Collection, Patina Hotels & Resorts, Soneva, and Spain Tourism Board are some of the international exhibitors that met the refined selection of luxury Indian buyers under the same roof at The Leela Palace, Jaipur.
Abhishek Sharma – General Manager of Group Soneva, remarks: “I am a very proud Indian, so the idea that an event like Luxury Tribe has come to India to understand and showcase the importance of the Indian traveller to the rest of the world, I think it’s a matter of great pride. Whatever we have seen so far, from the panel discussions to the organisation, I think Luxury Tribe has done an incredible job. We wish them all the success and stand by them to help and support them in doing more of such engagements and interactions.”
Over 120 attendees focused on understanding and catering to the discerning Indian traveller, showcasing a variety of destinations and regions supplying to the luxury Indian buyer with a wealth of knowledge and industry experts. Samar Choksi, Country Manager, New South Wales Tourism Board, commented: “Attending Luxury Tribe for the first time has been an amazing experience. The event was very well-organised, and the setup has been fantastic. It was very different from the other trade events that have been held.”
Particular attention went to ILLUME, the that signed the start of the event. “New Era of Luxury & Experiential Travel For The Affluent Indian Customer” provided insights into the luxury travel market for Indian buyers by leading professionals over the course of panels and interactions. Rajan Datar, senior international broadcast journalist for the BBC, moderated the panels investigating this rapidly evolving market, focusing on India’s multibillion-dollar luxury travel and celebrations market.
Dayu Susani, Director Sales & Marketing Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali, reflects, “I believe Luxury Tribe is the perfect platform for all luxury properties to connect with the right audience, clientele, and partners. The enthusiasm surrounding travel is high and with this year of recovery, we hope to see improvement in business and exciting new trends emerge.”
Malik Fernando, Managing Director, Resplendent Ceylon notes “I am pleased to be part of the first-ever Luxury Tribe event, the first of many more to come. It’s been a wonderful experience meeting both old friends and new ones from cities in India that we have not visited so far. I am happy with how the event has gone, and I can’t wait to come back for more.”
During the three days of the show, for the first time, luxury travel buyers from over 16 cities representing clients from over 60 cities in India have been selected to meet the leading luxury international hospitality brands providing unparalleled high-end experiences that cater to the specific needs of their guests.
Abhijeet Dalvi, Country Manager of the Italian State Tourism Board (ENIT), comments, “I found the event as the only travel trade show completely dedicated to the luxury Indian markets. Even for me – based in New Mumbai, it is difficult to engage with the luxury Indian buyers who are located all over India. Here at Luxury Tribe, over the three days, I had the opportunity to meet the most important buyers all under the one roof. The show allowed me to spend quality time with the most influential people of the industry to promote Italy.”
The success has been great, and many exhibitors have already signed up for the next edition. Sanjay Arya, CEO of KFT Corporation, remarks, “Luxury Tribe has been a very nice show. The sellers have been very well picked and they cover all parts of the world. I’m really happy that I have attended Luxury Tribe. Sheetal’s plans in the Middle East and India next year are extremely interesting for us.”
Nagsri Prasad Sashidhar, Nagsri Creating Special Memories comments: “I am absolutely delighted to be here and I believe that this is a fantastic endeavour. This is the first face-to-face event we are attending after three virtual events. The Luxury Tribe is a close-knit community that is growing, and I hope to see it continue to expand. Everything we have seen so far is professional, lovely, and luxurious. We wish the team all the best.”
Sheetal Rastogi concludes: “Following this success, we are very positive about the next edition in the Middle East first, and then again in India in 2024. In both, the focus will be again on the Indian markets but with a twist to expand and give a better understanding of the reach of the luxury agents. We will bring international exhibitors to meet hand-selected Indian buyers while indulging in Middle Eastern hospitality & opulence, a highly sought-after region for short breaks, weddings & incentives for the affluent Indian traveller. India has become the number one source market for most ME countries when it comes to arrivals and luxury traveller spend.”
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NOTES TO THE EDITORS
About Luxury Tribe – India
Luxury Tribe is an exclusive, by-invitation-only marketplace that connects the world’s most renowned hospitality brands with India’s most sought-after yet hard-to-reach high-net-worth travellers. This exclusive three-day event is organised by Southeast Asia’s leading luxury travel and lifestyle publication, World Travel Magazine, offering unprecedented access to India’s top travel designers and buyers.
