Michalle Singh asked:


International Luxury Travel Market is the only international trade event that brings together senior class buyers and suppliers for the unique blend of networking and deal making. It is the only distinguished panel that enable the specialists luxury travel trade buyers from the 52 bound and destined countries to meet exclusively with worldwide luxury travel suppliers.

International Luxury Travel Market is the VIP buyer driven event. The organizers of the event draws the prominent worldwide buyers to this very event by offering them the free flights, VIP transfers and 5 star luxury accommodation. All the International Luxury Travel Market buyers and sellers are examined in order to assure that their products and services are in strict accordance to the luxury of the event. It is the prestigious opportunity for the exhibitors to be seen in the global marketplace, displaying the most exclusive destinations, the most luxurious accommodations, high class transportation and the unparalleled travel experience.

It is the only event that includes both buyers and sellers throughout the hemisphere. For the comfortability of the exhibitors and VIP buyers have pre -scheduled appointments with each other before traveling to the event, using ILTM’s highly acclaimed computerized appointment system.

India too is participating in the event for the last four years. This includes the top luxury hotel chains like- The Oberoi, The Taj, The Imperial, The Leela to individual properties like- Ananda in the Himalayas, Casino Group of hotels, Devi Garh & Samode Palace etc. Top Indian tour operators like- Cox & Kings, Distant Frontiers, Le Passage to India, Ventour International, Creative travel etc. to name a few, are also exhibiting in ILTM.

Ray J. Walberg asked:


One of the most important things one should think about before leaving on a cruise is about the sleeping quarters on the cruise ship. There have been many times when a person does not consider the sleeping quarters of the cruise ship and books a cabin without thinking about it. This has lead to a lot of problems as when the passenger finally arrives on board then they see that they would have preferred a different cabin than the one they had previously booked. So, it is always advisable to closely look into the sleeping options or cabins of the luxury travel ship to avoid any complaints that may arise later on.

Before you randomly book a cabin on the cruise ship, you should closely look at the details of the cabins given in the cruise brochure. This will help you get a lot of information about the accommodations and will also help you to decide on a cabin. When you are booking a cabin, the cost is also an important factor. It has also been seen that people tend to book the cheapest cabin so that they can save some money, however, you should be aware of the fact that the cabins of the ships are not that large in size and the cheap cabins will always be the smallest cabins that are just under or above the water level. This would mean that these cabins often do not have any windows. So, if you are a claustrophobic person, you know that it is best to steer clear from these cabins.

There are a whole large variety of sleeping quarters on a cruise ship. Some cruise liners may even give you a choice of twenty to choose from. The price of a cabin or the stateroom is often determined by the size of the room, the quality and the size of the bed. If you have some space to move around in your cabin or a window to look out into the ocean then this would make a huge difference. Most of the expensive rooms on a cruise often have big windows or verandahs or balconies attached to them. To be able to go and sit on the verandah in front of your home and to enjoy the view world have definitely helped you to move into a holiday spirit, if only they didn’t burn such a huge hole in your pocket.

You can also do your research about the accommodations on the cruise liners website. The website would have all the details of the cabins that you are looking for. Often you will see that most of the cabins are described as standard. Standard usually means a cabin that is about 150 square feet with two twin beds or one double bed, and had a T.V, a dresser, a closet and a telephone. A D.V.D player or a V.C.R, an extra chair and a reading lamp is also included in a standard cabin. If you are lucky enough than your cabin may have a porthole as a window. In these cabins space is used efficiently, however, somehow these cabins are just not designed for the regular visitor.

If you have a tight budget and are not too keen on spending more on accommodations then the economy suite is the best option for you. However, if you feel that you would not be comfortable in an economy suite then you know that you have many options to choose from and it is always better if you spend a little more money on your accommodations.