Thank you to everyone who joined us…
The Group Leisure & Travel Show 2025 has closed its doors for another year after a great day of ideas, offers and experts for group trips and holidays.
The organising team would like to say thank you to all of our visitors, exhibitors and speakers.
Put the 2026 date in your diary because we will be doing it all again on Thursday 8th October at Arena MK, Milton Keynes.
2026 EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibit at the best show for Group Travel and Coach Tourism in 2026!
The Group Leisure & Travel Show takes place on the 8th October 2026 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes. To find out more about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities for the GLT Show, why not download our latest media pack?
2025 Seminar Speakers
The Seminar Theatre at the Group Leisure & Travel Show was once again be open to all visitors, and featured a fantastic line-up of celebrity and specialist speakers, which included the UK’s number one travel expert, Simon Calder; TV gardener and presenter Adam Frost; and Mark Smith a regular favourite on TV’s Antiques Roadshow.
Simon Calder
The UK’s number one travel expert
Mark Smith
Regular favourite on TV’s Antiques Roadshow
Adam Frost
TV presenter and gardener
Adam Frost photo credit: Sarah Cuttle.
Useful links:
Download the 2026 GLT Show Media Pack
Take a look back at the 2025 video highlights
See a selection of images from the 2025 GLT Show
Our 2024 exhibition survey said…
The results from our exhibition surveys illustrate the ongoing positive response to the Group Leisure & Travel Show.
What did exhibitors tell us?
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91% said that the 2024 show produced good leads for groups business.
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93% said they met the right type of people.
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99% said they liked the Arena MK venue in Milton Keynes.
* Source: 2024 Exhibitor Feedback Survey.
What did visitors tell us?
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96% said their show experience was good or very good.
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95% said their visit to the show gave them good ideas to help plan future group trips or holidays.
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97% said they liked the Arena MK venue in Milton Keynes.
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98% said they met the right type of exhibitor.
* Source: 2024 Exhibitor Feedback Survey.
A small selection of leading businesses who have benefitted from the GLT Show...
... and many many more
Some testimonials from our 2024 exhibition…
Natasha McLeod, The Great Sussex Way - 2024 Exhibitor
“The location is great, the venue is great and we’ve had some really warm conversations and some real interest from a lot of people.”
Steph Harlow, Visit Kent - 2024 Exhibitor
“There has been plenty of people to keep us occupied and quality enquiries from people who are genuinely interested in visiting Kent. We’ve talked about coming again next year as it’s been a great day.”
Anna Bennett, Visit Ely - 2024 Exhibitor
“We’ve had some really good conversations today with people who we know are going to book with us. We’ve dropped every other group travel event as this is the only one where we know we’ll meet good quality group organisers.”
Philip Howe, Stevenage Travel Group - 2024 Visitor
“I have booked 50 tickets for my group to go to the Robin Hood pantomime whilst I’ve been here today. It’s much better to have those conversations in person.”
Sandra McDonald, Tunbridge Wells U3A - 2024 Visitor
“I’ve had a fantastic show. There has been lots of good speakers and some brilliant people that I’ve spoken to. I’ve picked up a lot of brochures and I’ve found lots of ideas. There are lots of places in the UK like Worcestershire, Leicestershire and mid-Wales that I don’t know well, so I’ve managed to find what I was looking for.”
Pat Lake, Chippy Active Group - 2024 Visitor
“I’m going away with two very good ideas. One is Hatfield House and the other is with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. We, as a group, are breaking into more than day trips so it’s been a fantastic day to find more overseas inspiration.”
Contact Us
Whether you want more info about exhibiting or visiting, phone us or use our contact form, and we’ll get straight back to you.
Postal Address: YPL Exhibitions & Events, 8 Vermont Place, Tongwell, Milton Keynes MK15 8JA
EXHIBITING INFO & STAND AVAILABILITY
Senior Group Sales Manager
Sharon Yandell
+44 (0) 1908 613323
> Email Sharon
EXHIBITING INFO & STAND AVAILABILITY
Media Sales Executive
Lisa Milton
+44 (0) 1908 613323
> Email Lisa
VISITING INFO
Event Organiser
Libby Goodwin
+44 (0) 1908 613323
> Email Libby
Official Media Partner
Learn more about Group Leisure & Travel magazine, the official media partner of the Group Leisure & Travel Show. Group Leisure & Travel is a monthly magazine, available in both print and online e-magazine editions, for group travel organisers. The aim is simple: to provide ideas, contacts and advice for people organising all types of coach tours, group trips and group holidays in a vibrant, enjoyable and quality format.
