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Thursday 2nd October 2025 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes.
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GLT Show Blog
The Group Leisure & Travel Show is the UK’s number one exhibition for people who organise group trips and holidays.
From helping you make the most of your visit to the GLT Show, to serving up blog posts that aim to inspire, educate and help you with any type of group travel plans you may have, we’re here to help.
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The Group Leisure & Travel Show offers plenty of inspiration for your next trip - whether it's a day outing, weekend break or longer holiday overseas. This year's exhibition, on Thursday 11th October will be no exception. In the run-up to the show at the NEC, the...
Prizes, quizzes and tasty giveaways at this year’s GLT Show
We take a look at some of the fun activities, new products and giveaways being held on exhibitors’ stands at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show. The Travelsphere Groups team will showcase a foodie theme on their stand at this year’s show, with some tasty...
Planning a staycation? Check out these ideas for groups
We look at some of this year’s GLT Show exhibitors offering plenty of staycation inspiration for groups. With more people opting for staycations, officially defined as a holiday in your own country, and the recent hot weather encouraging more of us to explore the UK,...
6 attractions bringing history to life
Here in the UK we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to attractions linked to history. And at this year’s GLT Show, there’ll be plenty of exhibitors on hand to plan your next group trip. We look at a small selection of the attractions you’ll want to discover more...
Warning to GLT Show exhibitors about bogus email
Organisers of the Group Leisure & Travel Show have contacted exhibitors following the discovery of bogus emails that claim to provide access to an attendees list. The emails, which have been sent out this week, offer recipients the chance to buy the database at a...
Exhibitors celebrating the great outdoors
With the hot weather continuing for longer than we all expected, we’ve been looking at a selection of exhibitors coming to the Group Leisure & Travel Show in October who can help GTOs celebrate nature and the great outdoors. The Eden Project in Cornwall celebrates...
5 new attractions for groups to visit by coach
With information newly released about the free coach routes to the Group Leisure & Travel Show, we show some appreciation for those coach-friendly attractions opening now and in 2019. There are so many places in the UK that welcome coach groups, and you can meet...
8 reasons GTOs can benefit from this year’s GLTS
Heading to the Group Leisure & Travel Show this year? If not, why not? We round up some of the reasons why group organisers can benefit from visiting. 1. It’s free The exhibition is free to enter, so there is literally nothing holding you back. All you need to do...
Cruises for groups: Exhibitors share their offers and tips
There’s no doubt that cruises are becoming increasingly popular among groups. We hear from some of this year’s Group Leisure & Travel exhibitors that’ll be on hand at the show in October with some fantastic cruises and deals for visitors. CroisiEurope: Gabrielle...
Seen on Screen: 5 exhibitors with links to TV and film
We take a look at five of this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show exhibitors that have links to films and television, and why they offer great days out for groups. 1. Bletchley Park: The Imitation Game Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire is the home of the...
GTOs share their upcoming group travel adventures
With the summer months approaching and holiday season suddenly on the horizon, it seems a fitting time to catch up with some group travel organisers to find out what adventures they’ve got in the pipeline. Mary Gotts, Ver-Colne Valley (VCV ) U3A: “I have just booked a...
Great apps groups need to download before travelling
There is a wealth of apps out there waiting to be discovered which are simple to use and will really make a difference to your organising; here, we take a look at some worth downloading before your travels. If you’re going abroad, being able to speak or at least...