ILTM LATIN AMERICA BUYER TERMS & CONDITIONS
5-8 MAY 2025 | SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL

INTRODUCTION

These terms and conditions govern your participation at ILTM Latin America which is owned and operated by Reed Exhibitions Alcantaria Machado LTDA (CNPJ Number 02.162.646/0001-09) whose registered office is at Rua Bela Cintra, 1200, 7° andar, São Paulo, 01415- 001, Brazil, or any of its subsidiaries from time to time (“RX”).

1. DEFINITIONS

ILTM Latin America or Exhibition means the International Luxury Travel Market Latin America to be held at Bienal Pavilion, São Paulo, Brazil from 5–8 May 2025 which is owned and organized by RX.

Exhibitors means exhibitors who have contracted with RX to take table space at the Event.

Buyer means the person, approved in writing by RX, who will be granted access to the Event as a buyer of luxury travel products and services to mandatorily participate in the PSA Programme. In some cases, complimentary accommodation and flight contributions are provided by RX (i.e., qualified as a "Buyer (With Accommodation)" or a "Buyer (With Flight Contribution))".

Executive Buyer means the person, accepted by RX, who will be granted access to the Event as a buyer of luxury products and services on a non-hosted basis (i.e., without flight contributions or accommodation provided by RX) and is not obliged to participate in the PSA Programme.

Pre-Scheduled Appointment (PSA) Programme means the appointment(s) arranged by RX between Buyers and Exhibitors during the Event.

Registration Fee means the non-refundable fee you pay to apply to be a Buyer (R$110 (one hundred and ten Brazilian real)) or Executive Buyer (R$1150 (one thousand one hundred and fifty Brazilian real)) at the Event. It does not guarantee qualification or confirmation of attendance.

Show Team means the RX Event team.

Venue means Fundação Bienal de São Paulo, Brazil where the Event is held.

2. QUALIFICATION

To participate at any ILTM events, all participants must be previously qualified and approved in writing by RX.

Criteria needed to qualify as an ILTM Latin America Buyer ("With Accommodation", "With Flight Contribution", "Appointment Only" or "Executive Buyer") are:

  • Buyer must operate on an outbound basis to multiple markets, across a minimum of two continents.
  • Buyer will need to show evidence of recent bookings placed in luxury travel.
  • Buyer MUST provide RX with three references, two of which must be direct property bookings and only one of which can come from a recognized DMC. All bookings must be made within the last 6 months to demonstrate recent and future bookings. 2 © Reed Exhibitions Alcantaria Machado LTDA
  • Buyer must be an established player in the marketplace for a minimum of 12 months.
  • Buyer must be a senior decision maker with the authority to procure travel products and services.
  • Buyer does NOT intend to sell or promote their product at the Event.

Requests to qualify for ILTM Latin America 2025 must be received by February 10, 2025.

Applications received after this date will be considered for the next edition of ILTM Latin America.

3. PARTICIPATION FORMATS

Invitations to Buyers are at the discretion of the Show Team, who will qualify and define participation formats and invitation inclusions.

3.1 BUYER (APPOINTMENT ONLY)

For a non-refundable fee of BRL 110/USD 20, "Buyers (Appointment Only)" will receive:

  • Entry to the ILTM Latin America Opening Cocktail.
  • Pre-scheduled appointments from 5–8 May 2025.
  • Entry to official ILTM Latin America Closing Party.

3.2 BUYER (WITH ACCOMMODATION)

For a non-refundable fee of BRL 110/USD 20, "Buyers (With Accommodation)" will receive:

• Entry to the ILTM Latin America Opening Cocktail.

• Pre-scheduled appointments from 5–8 May 2025.

• Entry to official ILTM Latin America Closing Party.

• Up to 4 nights’ accommodation on single basis with breakfast at one of the Show Team's preferred hotels. Up to four nights’ accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis at one of the Show Team's preferred hotels between 5 and 8 May 2025 only. RX will not be responsible for extra room costs incurred during the stay. Any room upgrades will be solely at the discretion of the hotel management and any additional upgrade charges shall be borne by the Buyer.

3.3 BUYER (WITH FLIGHT CONTRIBUTION)

For a non-refundable fee of BRL 110/USD 20, "Buyers (With Accommodation)" will receive:

  • Entry to the ILTM Latin America Opening Cocktail.
  • Pre-scheduled appointments from 5–8 May 2025.
  • Entry to official ILTM Latin America Closing Party.
  • Up to 4 nights’ accommodation on single basis with breakfast at one of the Show Team's preferred hotels. Up to four nights’ accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis at one of the Show Team's preferred hotels between 5 and 8 May 2025 only. RX will not be responsible for extra room costs incurred during the stay. Any room upgrades will be solely at the discretion of the hotel management and any additional upgrade charges shall be borne by the Buyer.
  • A flight contribution (rebate) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) from selected locations*

*The location of the Buyer determines the flight contribution value. Please refer to clause 4 for further details.

3.4 EXECUTIVE BUYER

For a non-refundable fee of BRL 1155/USD 210, "Executive Buyers" will receive:

  • Entry to the ILTM Latin America Opening Cocktail.
  • Pre-scheduled appointments from 5–8 May 2025.
  • Entry to official ILTM Latin America Closing Party.
  • Access to the appointment system to request self-scheduled meetings during the Event.

Executive Buyers are expected to:

  • Arrange their travel and accommodation to the Event independently and at their own cost.
  • If not yet qualified, agencies must begin the qualification process at least 2 months prior to the event (by February 10, 2025). For more details on the qualification process, please refer to clause 2.

3.5 CONDITIONS TO ALL APPOINTMENT HOLDING BUYERS

3.5.1 As a condition of receiving the complimentary services in relation to the Event, "Buyers (With Accommodation)", "Buyers (With Flight Contribution)" and "Buyers (Appointment Only)" must:

  • Actively participate in the Pre-Scheduled Appointments Programme, by selecting and ranking at least 80 appointment preferences within the specified timeframe (as indicated to them by the Show Team).
  • Attend all scheduled meetings and events in their diary, as scheduled by the appointment system and Show Team.
  • Complete the official Event post-show survey (sent via email) and rate their appointments (via the ILTM app).
  • Wear their delegate badge and appropriate business dress as a condition of entry to the Event.
  • Attend all three appointment days of the Event between 6–8 May 2025. Buyers are not permitted to leave the Event until all appointments are completed (Buyers wishing to leave the Event early must obtain prior written consent from the Show Team, otherwise cancellation fees will apply as set out below in clause 5).

3.5.2 Failure by any person to comply with the requirements stated above may result in immediate cancellation of attendance with penalty fees (refer to "Cancellation" section below), as well as a review of the Buyer qualification status and/or exclusion from future RX Buyer Programmes without refund of any sums that may have already been paid by that attendee.

3.5.3 A significant shortfall by the Buyer on the minimum commitment with respect to attending appointments shall be treated, at RX’s discretion, by the RX Show Team as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply (refer to "Cancellation" section below). Attendance at the above sessions will be monitored onsite by the Show Team.

4. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

4.1 Regardless of qualification status, all Buyers shall provide their travel details to the Show Team by April 4, 2025, (ideally via the Buyer Zone, or to [email protected]).

4.2 For For Buyers qualified as “With Accommodation” and “With Flight Contribution”, RX will provide up to four nights’ accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis between the dates of 5–8 May 2025 inclusive. RX will not be responsible for extra room costs incurred during the stay. This includes double occupancy charges and food & beverage charges. Any room upgrades will be solely at the discretion of the hotel management and any additional upgrade charges shall be borne by the Buyer.

4.3 The Show Team will supply any Buyer qualified as a “Buyer (With Flight Contribution)” with a return flight rebate from an agreed point of departure to GRU Airport as per below:

 

Flight Rebate Amounts

Country Rebate Limit in USD
Argentina
420 (four hundred and twenty US dollars)
Chile
420 (four hundred and twenty US dollars)
Colombia
700 (seven hundred US dollars)
Costa Rica
1050 (one thousand and fifty US dollars)
Dominican Republic
1150 (one thousand one hundred and fifty US dollars)
Ecuador
750 (seven hundred and fifty US dollars
Guatemala
1200 (one thousand two hundred US dollars)
Mexico
1000 (one thousand US dollars)
Panama
1100 (one thousand one hundred US dollars)
Paraguay
400 (four hundred US dollars)
Peru
670 (six hundred and seventy US dollars)
Puerto Rico
1150 (one thousand one hundred and fifty US dollars)
Uruguay
455 (four hundred and fifty-five US dollars)
Venezuela
1000 (one thousand US dollars)

4.4 Reimbursement will only be made if an acceptable 'proof of purchase' is provided to [email protected]. To apply for a flight rebate payment, Buyers will need to provide the following:

  • A copy of the Buyer’s air ticket where the total amount paid appears.
  • The Buyer’s company’s bank details.
  • An invoice in USD in the value of the Buyer’s approved rebate amount to:
    BNetwork
    1 Rue Raphaël
    06400 Cannes – France

4.4.1 Reimbursements via the invoicing method will be made in USD (up to the agreed value) in the form of bank transfer within 90 days after the Event. Flights booked in currencies other than USD will be reimbursed at the USD equivalent amount calculated in accordance with the foreign currency exchange rate available at the time of processing the Buyer’s reimbursement.

4.4.2 Reimbursement will only be processed once the Buyer’s attendance at the Event has been validated and all information has been received by the Show Team.

4.5 In case the Buyer fails to deliver all items requested on paragraph 4.4 by the date of the Event, or in case the documents presented do not meet minimum requirements, RX reserves the right not to pay the flight rebate in question.

4.6 In case of cancellation or no-shows at ILTM Latin America 2025 the flight rebate will be automatically cancelled.

4.7 RX takes no responsibility for Buyers who miss their flights. Any replacement flights will be at the expense of the Buyer.

4.8 RX will only reimburse the cost of the flight ticket (including taxes and charges) up to the maximum amount agreed by the Show Team. Early check-in fees and the cost of one checked bag per person must be included in the agreed reimbursement amount.

4.9 RX will not reimburse: o The cost of upgrades, flight change fees or travel insurance. o Flights that have been booked using frequent flyer/airline miles.

4.10 All flights shall arrive to GRU Airport on May 5 the latest and shall depart from May 8 onwards. Please note that these arrangements are non-transferable. The flight times must be allocated to ensure full participation at the Event. Any additional costs in reaching the agreed departure airport will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

4.11 RX shall not be held liable to the “Buyer (With Flight Contribution)” if the Buyer is refused permission to board the aircraft, denied entry to Brazil, or is unable to obtain a visa.

5. CANCELLATION AND REPLACEMENTS

5.1 Replacements: Invitations to Buyers are non-transferable and personal to the named Buyer. In instances where a Buyer needs to cancel their participation, they may submit a written request that a colleague from their organization (with decision making authority) attends as a replacement. On the condition that the Show Team accepts the replacement in writing prior to such attendance, a cancellation fee will not apply.

5.2 Cancellation of Attendance: While cancellations are discouraged, Buyers may cancel without incurring a fee if written notice is received by Thursday, 20 March 2025. For cancellations made without a replacement:

  • Between 20 March 2025 and 4 May 2025, a fee of 800 USD (plus any applicable flight cancellation fees) will apply. This amount reflects a reasonable pre-estimate of RX's losses, including administrative costs.
  • On or after Monday, 5 May 2025, a fee of 900 USD will apply.

All cancellations, including the reasons for cancellation, must be submitted in writing to the Show Team at [email protected]. Receipt of the cancellation must be acknowledged by the relevant dates to ensure its validity.

5.2.1 Event No-shows: Buyers who do not inform RX of their cancellation and do not attend the Event will incur a cancellation fee of 900 USD.

5.2.2 Appointment No-shows: Appointment Holding Buyers are required to attend all the scheduled meetings that appear in their final diary, as any no-shows will negatively impact the Exhibitors’ diary. Attendance to all appointments will be closely monitored onsite by the Show Team. A maximum number of three reported no-shows will be tolerated at the Event. Starting from the fourth reported no-show, an acceptable reason will be requested in writing by the Show Team. If a Buyer receives over 10 no-show reports, this shall be treated as an Event No-show (5.2.1) and will incur a cancellation fee of 900 USD, and the Buyer will not be invited to future RX events.

5.3 CANCELLATION OF ATTENDANCE FEES AND NO-SHOW FEES SHALL BE PAYABLE BY THE BUYER TO RX WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THE EVENT. RX SHALL TAKE PAYMENT OF ANY SUCH FEES FROM THE BUYER’S CREDIT CARD (DETAILS OF WHICH MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE BUYER ON REGISTRATION) 14 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF THE EVENT IF THE PAYMENT HAS NOT BEEN MADE BY OTHER MEANS. RX WILL PROVIDE THE BUYER WITH A RECEIPT IN RESPECT OF SUCH CREDIT CARD CHARGES FOR THE FEES. THE BUYER MAY REQUEST AN INVOICE IF REQUIRED. FEES SHALL BE CHARGED IN BRL ACCORDING TO PTAX RATE AGREED.

5.4 The Buyer agrees that the above charges are a reasonable pre-estimate of the loss suffered by RX Global in the event of the Buyer breaching these Terms and Conditions.

6. ILTM FAMILIARISATION TRIPS (FAM TRIPS)

6.1 No-shows and cancellations from a Pre- or Post-Show Adventure Trip will be subject to a BRL 500 charge, applied at the discretion of RX and/or the Fam Host.

6.2 Buyers "With Accommodation", "With Flight Contribution" and "Appointment Only" who are qualified within the specified timeframe will be considered for participation in Fam Trips.

6.3 Only one attendee per company is permitted to attend a Fam Trip.

7. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

7.1 RX takes no responsibility for:

7.1.1 Buyers who miss their flights.

7.1.2 The insolvency or failure of any airline company, hotel, ground handling company or other supplier.

7.1.3 Flight cancellations or delays.

7.1.4 Buyers who are refused permission to board the aircraft or refused entry into Brazil.

7.1.5 Any delay, loss of baggage, or excess baggage charges – any resulting dispute shall be resolved directly between the Buyer and the airline.

Any replacement flights and other costs incurred in relation to the above will be at the expense of the Buyer or airline, where appropriate.

7.2 "Buyers (With Accommodation)", "Buyers (With Flight Contribution)", "Buyers (Appointment Only)" and Executive Buyers must obtain adequate travel insurance coverage for their stay, and it is recommended to have adequate cancellation insurance to cover the instances referred to in paragraph 7.4, insurance for their baggage and medical insurance, as well as any travel-related costs due to cancellation.

7.3 Individual visa requirements, travel permits, other licences and inoculations will be the sole responsibility of the Buyer including any necessary costs incurred.

7.4 Force Majeure: Force Majeure shall include, but not be limited to: fire; casualty; flood; epidemic; pandemic; World Health Organisation travel advisory or travel alert; earthquake; explosion or accident; blockade embargo; inclement weather; governmental restraints; restraints or orders of civil defence or military authorities; act of public enemy; riot or civil disturbance; act or threatened act of terrorism, strike, lockout, boycott or other labour disturbance; Venue cancellation; inability to secure sufficient labour; technical or other personnel failure; impairment or lack of adequate transportation facilities; inability to obtain condemnation, requisition or commandeering of necessary supplies or equipment; general fuel or energy shortages, local, state or federal laws, ordinances, rules, orders, decrees or regulations whether legislative, executive or judicial, and whether constitutional or unconstitutional; or acts of God, or any other cause or causes not reasonably within the control of RX. RX, its agents, its employees, and its subcontractors shall not be liable for loss, damage or delay resulting from a Force Majeure event, or any other circumstances outside RX’s or its subcontractors’ control which shall make it impossible or inadvisable for RX using its reasonable discretion to hold the Event at the time and place provided or interferes with RX’s ability to get the Buyers to the Event or to provide flights, hotels, transfer appointments, events or other services to Buyers. RX reserves the right to re-schedule the Event at another date and/or at an alternative site, which will be advised to the Buyer by email.

7.5 RX shall not be liable to Buyers, in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise for any loss of profit, loss of business or revenue, loss of anticipated savings or any indirect or consequential loss or damage, costs or expenses arising out of or in connection with the Buyers’ attendance at the Event.

7.6 RX shall not be liable for the death or personal injury of any Buyer save where such liability cannot be excluded under Brazilian Law.

7.7 The total aggregate liability of RX to the Buyer in respect of their attendance at the Event under these Terms and Conditions whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise shall not exceed 1,800 USD.

8. GENERAL

8.1 Completion of an online or other application form applying to become a Buyer at the Event does not automatically guarantee a place at the Event. Applicants will be notified in writing by the Show Team if their application is successful. The Show Team's decision is final. Only one application form may be completed by each proposed participant, and only the first application form will be accepted. Applicants must be over the age of 18.

8.2 Successful applicants will only be accepted as "Buyers (With Accommodation)", "Buyers (With Flight Contribution)", "Buyers (Appointment Only)" and Executive Buyers at the Event if they have read and agreed to these Terms and Conditions, have ticked the relevant boxes on the online application form, and have provided their credit card details.

8.3 RX reserves the right to remove any Buyer from the Programme and to withdraw flight rebates, complimentary accommodation, and pre-scheduled appointments at its complete discretion without liability if it determines that it is in the best interests of the Event and the Exhibitors, or their attendance is likely to damage the goodwill or reputation of the Event.

8.4 It is important for all types of Buyers to understand that the Event is solely for business purposes and targeted at influential people working within the travel industry. RX understand that a number of "Buyers (With Accommodation)" and "Buyers (With Flight Contribution)" would like to take an accompanying person along with them when travelling to the Event. This is perfectly acceptable; however, we would like to draw attention to the following points:

  • The Show Team can book a twin/double room, but any additional costs incurred in respect of the room or otherwise for the accompanying person are payable by the guest upon check out.
  • The Show Team will not be able to advise on the additional costs until the accommodation has been confirmed; charges will vary according to the hotel.
  • Persons accompanying the Buyer are not included in any benefits regarding the Buyer Programme, i.e., flight contributions do not apply to the accompanying person.
  • The Event, networking events (both business and social) or FAM Trips are purely for qualified ILTM badge holders only and accompanying persons will not be allowed entry to the venues.

8.5 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim of whatever nature arising out of or in any way relating to these Terms and Conditions, the validity and performance hereof or their formation (including any non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Brazilian law (save that the conflicts of law principles will be expressly excluded). The parties hereby irrevocably acknowledge and agree that the Brazilian courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect hereof.

8.6 RX will use the Buyer’s personal information for the purposes of fulfilling these Terms and Conditions, including disclosure to travel and destination management companies, conference service providers as well as our exhibitors in connection with the Buyer’s attendance at the Event, and Buyer acknowledges RX processes personal information subject to RX’s Privacy Policy at https://privacy.rxglobal.com.

8.7 By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, the Buyer provides consent for RX to send communications relating to that Event edition, to be sent via email, including but not limited to:

  • Buyer Qualification Process
  • Pre-Scheduled Appointments
  • Self-Scheduled Appointments
  • Travel and Accommodation
  • App Meeting Ratings o Post-Show Survey

ILTM Latin America Media Terms and Conditions 2024

Organised by RX (Reed Exhibitions Alcantaria Machado LTDA), ILTM events introduce global luxury travel buyers to an unrivalled collection of international travel experiences.

ILTM also invites editors and journalists to attend these events to gather information about the world’s most sought after destinations, luxurious accommodation and unique travel experiences as well as attend valuable, knowledge-led education sessions.

Media accreditation for all ILTM events is open only to senior editors, journalists and influencers within the following media within the following categories:

  • Luxury Travel Consumer Press
  • Luxury Consumer Press with influential travel sections
  • Travel Trade Media with specific luxury travel sections
  • Freelance Writers focusing on luxury travel with ongoing relationships with media as above
  • Luxury Travel bloggers and influencers
  • Leading newspapers with key travel sections or supplements
  • Radio stations with relevant formats on luxury travel
  • TV stations and production companies with relevant formats on luxury travel 

N.B. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Accreditation is not permitted to: 

  • Publishers and members of publishing companies
  • Sales staff
  • Advertising and marketing staff
  • PR agencies and media companies
  • Photographers

Media registration will close 10 days before each event. All media are required to be prequalified and it is not possible to register onsite. ILTM reserves the right to refuse admission to all those who are not registered in advance of the show.