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OCTOBER 1–2, 2025
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LAS VEGAS
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OCTOBER 1–2, 2025
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LAS VEGAS
The Event Connecting Luxury Brands with the Media
IMM LUX - International Media Marketplace Luxury connects international luxury travel brands and luxury
goods, services,
experiences, real estate, and technology PR professionals with top luxury-focused editors, journalists,
and content
creators. This exclusive event offers 22 prescheduled, targeted media meetings and multiple networking
opportunities
over two days, providing unparalleled opportunities to pitch story ideas and forge valuable
collaborations.
The Luxury Summit is the conference for PR professionals and luxury media to learn from the industry’s
most influential leaders. Editors, freelancers, content creators, and brands come together to inspire
ideas, share insights and discuss the trends and challenges affecting the industry.
IMM LUX is the latest division of TravMedia’s world-renowned IMM, the leading global networking event
connecting the travel industry and media in seven countries annually.
Targeted, Pre-Scheduled Meetings
Preschedule 22 targeted media appointments to maximize your return on attendance. Enhanced profiles make it easy to pinpoint ideal meeting candidates.
The Luxury Summit is the conference to network and gain valuable insights from editors, journalists, and industry thought leaders.
Two Days of Powerful Connections and Bold Ideas
Day One – the Luxury summit October 1, 2025 2025 schedule and speakers to be announced.
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Registration
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Networking Lunch
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Keynote: Championing Luxury's Future
Chris Gabaldon, President & CEO, Moët Hennessy North America
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Emerging Luxury Trends
Melanie Brandman, Founder & CEO, The Brandman Agency & Travel Curator (Moderator)
Chris Davidson, EVP, MMGY Travel Intelligence
Kate Wik, Chief Marketing Officer, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Kristin Carlson, Vice President, Miles Partnership
Tom Flanagan, Head of Production/Creative Services, Modern Luxury's M/LUX
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Creating Personalized Luxury Experiences
James Shillinglaw, Editor-in-Chief, Insider Travel Report (Moderator)
Ann Marie Scichili, Strategist & Advisor, Value Retail
Cari Gray, Founder & CEO, Gray & Co
Frank Castro, Principal Owner, Adventure International
Wendy Nyi, Travel Princess Inc, Global Travel Collection
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Networking Break
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Immersive Luxury Destinations & Unique Cultural Connections
Michaela Guzy, Founder, OTPYM Productions (Moderator)
Amy Hanna, Head of Marketing & Communications, CORE: Club
Greg Habeeb, Chief Development Officer, WorldHotels
Michael Crawford, CEO, Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels
Stephanie Dowling, SVP of Public Relations and Corporate Communication, Preferred Travel Group
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Luxury Editors' Panel
Nick Wayland, CEO & Founder, TravMedia (Moderator)
Anne Banas, Editorial Director, Shermans Travel Media & Smart Luxury
Ashlea Halpern, Contributing Editor, Condé Nast Traveler and Oprah Daily
Laura Redman, Digital Travel Editor, Robb Report
Maya Kachroo-Levine, Senior Editor, Travel + Leisure
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Cocktail Function sponsored by Resorts World Las Vegas
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Finish
Day two – IMM LUX October 2, 2025
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Brands Arrive to Set Up Tables and Register
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Media Registration
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Welcome Address
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Appointments to Commence
Six Appointments
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Morning Networking Break
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Appointments to Resume
Six Appointments
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Networking Lunch
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Appointments to Resume
Five Appointments
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Afternoon Networking Break
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Appointments to Resume
Five Appointments
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Cocktail Function sponsored by
The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas
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IMM LUX Closes
What to Expect at IMM LUX
Laura Dannen Redman Digital Travel Editor Robb Report
“IMM gathers all the best writers and PR people from across the world and makes it really easy for me to connect with people, reconnect with people, and get twenty story ideas in one day.”
BARRY NEILD Global Editor CNN
"IMM’s got a lot to offer for someone who wants to meet PRs, fellow journalists, and content creators. It's a great space to be in. There is always a little bit of magic that leaps out."
Richard Rizza Editorial and Content Lead Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Authority
“We’re very happy to attend IMM. We meet with quality media from the premier publications, having them in front of us and discussing Monaco. It's very interesting for us.”
Ashlea Halpern
Contributing Editor
Condé Nast Traveler
IMM is the only industry function I regularly attend because it's the only one that consistently nets results. I get to meet with the best brands in the business and learn about industry trends — all in the span of two dizzying days. What's not to love?
Mark Wong Senior Vice President Small Luxury Hotels of the World
“It’s amazing; I have never seen an event where there is such an exceptional quality of media. You have people from all of the key publications you want; they’re all here.”
Norie Quintos
Contributing Writer & Editor
National Geographic
“As a journalist, I’m doing a lot of trendspotting. IMM is one place where we can be really efficient because you see everybody.”
Kate Rogers Executive Director tartanbond
“It’s one of the milestones that I put into my calendar every year. The speakers are all very relevant to what we are doing in the world right now, and I find that fantastic.”
Everett Potter Contributor Forbes
“The Summit panelists are really well chosen and the topics are things people really want to know about”