For the fifth consecutive year, Dubai had a strong presence at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) held in the French city of Cannes from December 4 to 7. A record 52 countries participated at the global trade event dedicated to enabling luxury travel buyers to meet exclusively with worldwide suppliers. Put up by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the Dubai stand measured 80 square metres and featured 16 co-participants. Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry, Deputy Director, Overseas Promotions, represented the department. He said that there had been a considerable increase in awareness in the global market about Dubai’s evolution as an ideal year-round lifestyle destination.