ILTM Africa 2026 opens doors to inbound and outbound luxury travel in Cape Town 

International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Africa 2026 opens this weekend, running from Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April, in Cape Town, bringing together senior luxury travel decision-makers from Africa and around the world for three days of curated business, networking and market positioning. The invitation-only event returns to the Norval Foundation in Cape Town, an art museum and sculpture garden located in Tokai. For the first time, it formally serves both inbound luxury travel to Africa and dedicated outbound luxury travel opportunities, with a specific focus on the Middle East.

Industry data indicates that outbound luxury travel spending from Africa is projected to reach US$1.6 billion by 2026. Travel agencies across sub-Saharan Africa have reported a 32 per cent increase in luxury outbound bookings over the past year, with particularly strong demand for Middle Eastern destinations. Megan De Jager, Portfolio Director of ILTM Africa, said that the 2026 edition introduces dedicated outbound opportunities focused exclusively on the Middle East, giving African agencies direct access to a curated selection of luxury suppliers from the region.

Megan De Jager also said, "This extension simply adds targeted connections while protecting the return on investment and proven benefits that have made ILTM Africa indispensable for both exhibitors and buyers." The expanded marketplace brings together four key groups: African luxury suppliers, Middle Eastern suppliers, African buyers, and international buyers.