Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show

Every great journey begins with inspiration.

At Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show, you'll discover extraordinary experiences, unforgettable places and the people who can help turn your travel dreams into reality. Whether you dream of exploring ancient cultures, embarking on epic adventures or simply finding the perfect escape, this is where those journeys begin.

A must-attend for any curious traveller

⛱ Meet face-to-face with leading and independent specialist travel brands

⛱ Get inspiration, advice and guidance from experts who can help tailor itineraries to your interest

⛱ Hear from a stellar line up of 50 insightful and inspiring speakers

⛱ Enjoy cooking demonstrations and cultural performances that will bring the world to life at the show

Whether you're planning a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, returning to a favourite destination or searching for somewhere entirely new, you'll leave with fresh ideas, renewed wanderlust and the inspiration to start planning your next journey. Wherever your wanderlust takes you, your next adventure starts here.

2026 Exhibitor Highlights

See Full Exhibitor List

WHO WAS THERE IN 2026

Simon Calder

Janet Ellis

Nicky Kelvin

Full Speaker Line-up

What Was On

Gain in-depth knowledge from our travel experts who will introduce you to new destinations, new experiences and new ways to see the world.

MEET THE EXPERTS

Don’t miss the tantilising global flavours that will be cooked up at the Food & Travel Stage, as well as inspirational and entertaining speakers sharing their travel tips and greatest adventures. Includes the Stanfords Travel Writers Festival.

The Travel Stage

See the finalists for the Wanderlust Visions 2026 photography and videography competition in this stunning gallery.

More Info

Whether kayaking off British Columbia, savouring Nova Scotia's lobster feast, or witnessing the mesmerizing northern lights in the Yukon. Canada offers a diverse landscape that promises unforgettable experiences with true Canadian charm.

View Exhibitors

Meet and be inspired by a fantastic collection travel brands and tourist boards from the USA. Showcasing the country's diversity of holiday experiences, they will help you plan your next US adventure.

View the USA exhibitors

Bringing the world to you with a vibrant line-up of cultural performances from around the world. Performances will pop up all over the show floor, so let the music and movement take you on a journey across continents - this is your chance to experience the world in one place!

FREE Access To The Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show

Take your travels to the road and visit the show for FREE with your Destinations ticket. A fantastic selection of the latest leisure vehicle models from some of the region’s top dealers. This convenient one-stop-shop is the best way to quickly and comprehensively compare vehicle layouts, interiors and specifications.

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Exhibitors were extremely knowledgeable and gave us a different perspective on some of the destinations we were interested in - definitely food for thought and inspiration.

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I enjoyed meeting exhibitors from smaller independent companies who were very knowledgable and passionate about what they do.

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A vibrant show with a host of exhibitors from across the world offering tantalising glimpses into their countries

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It’s great to be able to talk to experts about trips we are planning, hints on what to see and where to go away from the usual tourist areas. The show is vibrant and encourages you to check out destinations you wouldn’t normally have on the radar.

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All the exhibitors were very helpful in planning future breaks and showed passion and interests in the places they promoted and were very knowledgeable in there fields.

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We enjoyed the day and found it useful to meet more bespoke travel companies that you would not normally have one to one interactions with. We got some good inspiration for our next big holiday.

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Really good to meet hosts of travel companies for ideas and inspiration of the world and the opportunities for all ages, abilities with something to suit everyone.

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Fantastic event. Great opportunity to learn more about the destinations from the experts face to face. As a result we booked a tour we had hardly considered before going to the show.

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Gives you a great opportunity to talk to people who have first hand experience of where you want to travel too, they always have great passion and enthusiasm

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