Still blown away by our third “Greece’s Leading Villa Rental Company” World Travel Award in four years, we prepare for our off-season tour to some of the hospitality industry’s hottest trade shows, in Greece and abroad — namely, in the ever-glowing Cannes on the French Riviera.
We’ll start our rounds with Xenia 2026, the leading hospitality event in Greece, taking place between November 21-23 in Athens.
When it comes to learning how to build a competitive hospitality business or elevate an existing one to operational excellence today, Xenia is the place to be. As luxury villa experts, our mission will be to run a lively booth where we’ll meet with professionals from all walks of our industry and get the most out of every encounter — discussing mutually beneficial partnerships that will upgrade our offered services and experiences. During the event, we’ll also have a chance to catch up with the latest developments in hospitality design, construction, equipment, and digital solutions across the marketing and operational spectrum.
Since we’ll be next to the airport, we’ll then hop on a plane and head to France for this year’s ILTM Cannes, making our return to the invite-only B2B networking event where everyone in the luxury travel market wants to be between November 30 and December 3!
As we land at the City of Stars for one more time, we plan to make every minute and every meeting count. ILTM Cannes opens a four-day window into the world of premium luxury hospitality and experiences, where Olive Villa Rentals has earned its place as a team of multi-awarded bona fide experts in Greek luxury destinations.
Like every year, the event’s organizers have invited top-notch luxury travel brands and professionals (us included) to conduct one-on-one meetings with buyers from around the globe. During our time, we’ll be discussing potential collaborations with agencies and trip designers looking for a partner who can deliver unique guest experiences across Greece’s established or up-and-coming elite locations. Meanwhile, at the event’s famous mixers, we’ll have the chance to exchange insights and forge relationships with the leaders and hopefuls of the worldwide luxury market.
Heading back to Greece, we’ll participate in the Athens International Tourism Expo 2026 from December 11 to 13.
At the AITE, all tourism sectors and sub-sectors, from city breaks to luxury travel, are duly represented, creating a diverse business-client ecosystem. The aim is to bring every interested party closer and create new and exciting opportunities for connecting the Greek and international markets. As premium hospitality providers, we’ll conduct booked meetings with international travel advisors and buyers, actively exploring prospective partnerships from across the luxury travel space.
So, here we go! Three major events in less than two months, where we will present the Olive Villa Rentals recipe for success, meet potential collaborators and partners, discover current industry trends, and connect the dots leading to another successful (and hopefully, award-winning) luxury travel season.
See you at the venue!
