when & where?
Thursday 2nd October 2025 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes.
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Seminar Programme
Every visitor to the show has the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic sessions featuring expert speakers in the Seminar Theatre. Not only could you listen to some interesting ideas and advice, but you could also ask your own questions too. To stay up to date with show news and information click the link below.
Paul Martin made a welcome return to the GLT Show
Paul Martin from the popular TV show Flog It! was one of the speakers at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show, which took place at Arena MK, Milton Keynes on Thursday 3rd October.
Paul spoke at the exhibition in 2021 and was extremely popular, outlining some brilliant venues that GTOs can consider for group visits.
“I simply ran out of time” says Paul, “and I can’t wait to return with more thoughts and ideas this coming October. I really enjoyed the show and the people, and plan to attend throughout the day in addition to my speaking slot. There is a lot more we can highlight and I am really looking forward to returning on October 3rd.”
More about Paul Martin
Paul Martin, who has presented Flog It! since 2002, was first discovered when he was interviewed about his passion for oak furniture by a team from BBC Bristol. The team was so impressed with his natural confidence in front of the camera that they signed him up immediately to present the BBC daytime antiques show.
He has travelled all around the UK filming the show and in addition has presented two series of Britain’s Hidden Heritage (BBC1), The Manor Reborn (BBC1) and Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution for BBC2.
Paul lives in Wiltshire with his wife and two children who feature regularly, together with their smallholding on the BBC’s Countryfile Diaries. He also has an art and antiques gallery, The Table Gallery, in Corsham.
Simon Calder, the no.1 expert
SIMON on the glt show...
“The Group Leisure & Travel Show is an annual highlight because I meet a whole range of group organisers and travel professionals who together are enriching so many lives by providing great tourism experiences. I’ll learn a lot about what’s happening across the sector, and I also know if I turn up nice and early I’ll be able to grab a bacon butty!”
About Simon…
Simon is the travel correspondent for The Independent, and an acclaimed television and radio broadcaster and commentator, featuring as the ‘go to’ expert on programmes including BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain and both the BBC and ITV News.
He made a welcome return to the 2024 Group Leisure & Travel Show, his sessions always popular with visitors as he shares his advice and experience with group travel organisers and coach tour operators.
Picture credit: Ash Mills.
Jilly Goolden completed the 2024 GLT Show line-up
Wine critic, TV presenter and journalist Jilly Goolden was the third and final Seminar Theatre speaker to be announced for the 2024 Group Leisure & Travel Show at Arena MK, Milton Keynes on Thursday 3rd October.
Jilly joined Flog It! presenter Paul Martin, as well as travel guru Simon Calder on the Seminar Theatre programme, which was free to all visitors who come along to the UK’s number one event for people who organise group trips and holidays.
Best-known for presenting the BBC’s Food & Drink programme for nearly two decades, Jilly is widely regarded as one of the best wine experts in the UK.
Picture credit: Jim Holden.
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Past speakers include…
Gyles Brandreth
Television Personality and ‘Culture Vulture’
Simon Calder
Travel Editor, The Independent
Nicholas Owen
Newscaster and Television Presenter
Jilly Goolden
Wine critic, TV presenter and journalist
Matt Allwright
TV Presenter
Frances Tophill
Garden expert and TV presenter
Kate Humble
Writer & Broadcaster
Simon Reeve
Adventurer, TV presenter and Author
Joe Swift
TV Gardener & Presenter
Dan Cruickshank
TV Historian and Presenter
Chris Beardshaw
TV Presenter and Celebrity Gardener
Jennie Bond
Royal commentator and broadcaster
Jane Archer
UK’s Leading Cruise Expert
Alexis Conran
Fraud specialist and star of The Real Hustle
Julie Peasgood
Television presenter, journalist and actress
Carol Klein
Gardener and Television Presenter
Martin Roberts
Travel expert and TV presenter
Eric Knowles
Antiques and history expert, and TV broadcaster
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