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Top 10 Travel & Tourism Trade Shows in the UK

Travel and tourism are one of the most successful and innovative sectors of the UK economy. Despite the pandemic, the industry has bounced back and is expected to be worth over £275 billion to the UK economy by 2025.

There’s no shortage of growth opportunities in the travel and tourism sector, which supports nearly 4 million jobs. Leisure spending continues to increase and the outlook for foreign travel and domestic staycations is bright.

Whether you’re a travel industry professional or new to this exciting industry, attending the top travel and tourism trade shows will help you make useful connections and keep you up to speed on all the latest trends.

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Business Travel Show Europe

If you specialise in business travel, head for ExCel, London. This is the show if you want to connect with other industry professionals and explore new ways of working.

Attracting bookers, procurement and travel buyers, this show brings together the innovation and knowledge in the corporate travel industry under one roof. Hear from industry leaders, discover the latest business travel trends and find the innovations to improve your corporate traveller’s experience.

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Motorhome & Caravan Show

For all the best in camping and leisure vehicles, the Motorhome & Caravan Show at Birmingham’s NEC is the place to be.

The UK’s largest exhibition of all things camping and caravanning, the show attracts seasoned travellers and newcomers to the leisure holiday scene alike. With over 1,000 vehicles on display, plus destination exhibitors from across the UK and Europe, there’s something for everyone who enjoys the motorhome and caravanning lifestyle.

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The Luxury Travel Fair

Upmarket travel specialists Condé Nast Traveller host the Luxury Travel Fair at Olympia London. Showcasing the pick of bespoke travel experiences, the fair attracts the elite of the luxury travel scene including travel personalities, agents and experts.

The opportunity to connect with insider know-how and get the lowdown on the next luxury destination hotspots makes this an unmissable show for anyone in the bespoke travel industry.

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Destinations: The Travel & Holiday Show

In association with The Times and Sunday Times, this is an essential event for anyone seeking travel inspiration. Bringing together travel operators, brands and tourist boards from across the world, this event brings destinations and expertise together under one roof.

This is the leading consumer event in the travel and tourism sector, so exhibiting at the show puts you in touch with affluent travellers looking to book their journeys for the year ahead.

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Travel Tech Show

If you work at the cutting edge where travel and technology collide, this show’s for you. Travel technology leaders meet at ExCel, London to connect with decision-makers and start conversations with over 100 leading travel tech brands.

Meet game-changing suppliers, reconnect with your peers and stay ahead of the trends with a series of hot button focus sessions. With exhibitors from 82 countries, this is the leading travel tech show on the calendar.

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British Tourism & Travel Show

Birmingham’s NEC plays host to Britain and Ireland’s leading travel and tourism event. Attracting more exhibitors than any comparable event, the show is packed with travel inspiration.

Featuring a packed programme of speakers from across the industry, the show offers a unique opportunity to increase awareness of your business, grow your professional network and capture new leads.

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WTM London

Inviting you to reconnect, rebuild and innovate, the WTM show at the ExCel gives you the opportunity to position your travel brand as an industry forerunner.

With a focus on sustainable tourism and travel tech, the World Travel Market show has a packed programme of conferences and seminars, with speed networking groups and insight from some of the biggest players in the travel sector.

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Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show

Start the season at one of the UK’s biggest leisure vehicle shows. Over 350 exhibitors bring all the latest innovations and trends to the Birmingham NEC, showcasing the best in campervans, motorhomes and caravans.

Be the first to spot the latest trends in the leisure vehicle lifestyle, and see over 700 new models from UK and European manufacturers.

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Adventure Travel Show

If you operate in the fast-growing and exciting world of adventure travel, head for London’s ExCel for this market leading event.

Showcasing all the best in travel off the beaten track, the event features show talks from prominent personalities, seminars and the Adventure Film Festival.

Discover the hottest new trends and destinations, and connect with the biggest collection of adventure travel companies in the UK.

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Hotel 360

More than just an exhibition, the Hotel 360 show is an experience.

With plenty of space to exhibit and engage with attendees, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and make connections with other professionals from the hospitality sector in a relaxed atmosphere. Build potential partnerships and learn about the latest developments in the hotel industry

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Exhibit in Style at a Travel & Tourism Show in the UK

For businesses in the travel and tourism sector, these trade shows are a great opportunity to showcase your products and services to a wider audience.

If you choose to exhibit at one of these events and require an exhibition stand, Display Wizard can help. We offer a wide variety of display stands from popular self-build solutions such as portable fabric displays and pop up displays right through to bespoke exhibition stands

Get in touch today to see how we can help.

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