Brimming with Travel Inspiration – Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show celebrates 30 years as it returns to London and Manchester
From activity and adventure to culture and cruise, Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show is returning for 2025 and celebrating its 30th year in London – offering curious travellers and holiday lovers a world of inspiration for their next trip.
They will take place from Thursday 16th until Sunday 19th of January at Manchester Central and Thursday 30th of January until Sunday 2nd of February at Olympia London. The events will showcase a huge array of destinations and experiences to be had around the world from over 700 travel brands, including leading operators, specialist independents, hotels, airlines, tourist boards and more.
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show, in association with The Times and The Sunday Times, is the UK’s longest running travel show, providing visitors with the opportunity to research and book trips to destinations they have always dreamed of.
This is a unique opportunity for visitors to speak face-to-face and seek travel advice from hundreds of experts and tour guides, who fly in from around the world to share their knowledge. Whether you want to experience the Northern Lights in Iceland, spring cherry blossom in Japan tour the Serengeti on safari, or just have some down time in the pristine waters of Bora Bora, the show can help tick every travel box.
Popular and returning exhibitors to the shows this year include Trailfinders, Intrepid Travel, Wendy Wu, Explore Worldwide, Hurtigruten, Emirates Holidays to name just a few. While Manchester welcomes new exhibitors Kuoni, Riviera Travel, Audley Travel and G Adventures, new for London are Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal Cruises, Ramble Worldwide and Kenwood Travel.
Also new for London in 2025 and organised in conjunction with the Canadian tourist board, Destinations Canada, will be the ‘Destinations Canada Pavilion’, filled with endless ideas and inspiration for those wanting to take a trip across the pond to see the amazing sights Canada has to offer an.
And that’s not all, take a seat at The Travel Stage, sponsored by Travel Zoo® in London or the Food & Travel Stage in Manchester for a stella line up of speakers who will make your wanderlust go into overdrive!
Speakers include the ultimate travel journalist, Simon Calder and Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, Jay Rayner, broadcaster, author and food critic and Louise Minchin, author and broadcaster who will be part of the Stanfords Travel Writers Festival. And don’t miss the cultural performances and cooking demonstrations of global dishes that will bring the world to life at the show.
Ben Myatt, Show Manager at Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show says: “We are so happy to be celebrating our thirtieth year of the show in London, testament to the none-stop evolving nature of the show as our exhibitors put forward new ideas, wonderful discounts, and inspiration for our visitors. Whether you’re looking to experience a tropical paradise in the Caribbean, or adventure into the Canadian wilderness, our exhibitors are here to blow your mind with the opportunities waiting for you.”
The much-loved ‘Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year Gallery’ will be returning this year with a new and refreshed format. Alongside the year’s best travel photography, ‘Wanderlust Vision’ will celebrate the many wonderful travel stories also captured on video.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your honeymoon, planning a retirement celebration, planning a solo or group expedition or even a staycation, Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show is a must-attend for any discerning and adventurous traveller in search of new places to discover, new ways to travel and memorable experiences.
For more on Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show and ticket information, visit Olympia London or Manchester Central.
Please note any tickets purchased for Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show taking place in Manchester Central will also provide free entry into the Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show, which takes place at the same time at Manchester Central.