The Essential Event for Travel Inspiration

Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show in association with The Times & The Sunday Times, is the UK's largest and longest-running travel event, taking place at the new location of Manchester Central. We bring together over 200 of the leading and specialist independent travel brands, including tour operators and over 30 tourist boards from around the world. Alongside travel experts, celebrities, travel photographers and exploration trailblazers, their tales and expertise will be sure to inspire your next adventure:

Arctic and Antarctica

Asia, Pacific and Indian Ocean

North America and Caribbean

Central and South America

Africa and North Africa

Middle East

Europe and UK

Australasia

Inspiring Speakers

View the full 2023 speaker list

EXHIBITORS

City breaks, beach breaks, solo travelling, responsible travel, trekking, safari, cruise, culture, overlanding. Whatever type of holiday you're looking for you'll find it at Destinations

MEET THE EXPERTS THEATRE

The Meet the Experts Theatre plays host to awe-inspiring expert talks covering the different corners of the globe. Speakers give unique insight into their experiences.

THE VISIT USA PAVILLION

Be inspired at The VISIT USA Pavilion and discover the incredible diversity of experience on offer in the USA.

WANDERLUST TRAVEL PHOTO OF THE YEAR

View the winners of the prestigious Wanderlust Travel Photo Of The Year competition, the largest competition of its kind in the UK.

FOOD & TRAVEL STAGE

The Food & Travel Stage brings together expert cooks and TV personalities who share and prepare their favourite international meals.

FREE ACCESS TO THE CARAVAN, MOTORHOME & HOLIDAY SHOW

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 - plus exclusive show discounts.

Escorted Tours

Cruise

Adventure & Activity Holidays

City Trips

Manchester Central is an iconic venue in the city centre with excellent transport links and close to all local amenities such as shops, restaurants and hotels. More venue details can be found here.

From activity and adventure to culture, cruise and safari, Destinations' vast array of exhibitors and holiday types will inspire you to discover new destinations and adventures near and far. Take the opportunity to tap into their in-depth knowledge to tailor-make and book your ideal getaway.

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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I spoke to a number of stands and gained an interest in visiting other parts of the world I had not considered, for example Israel, and driving overland in South America

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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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YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE

WELCOME TO DESTINATIONS - THE HOLIDAY & TRAVEL SHOW