The 2025 GLT Show looks set to be another busy event with exhibitor stand sales rising and guest speakers confirmed.
Organisers of the annual exhibition say it is set for another successful presentation on Thursday 2nd October with exhibitor stand sales for the event nearly 20% up compared to the same period in 2024.
Taking place at Arena MK in Milton Keynes, the GLT Show is Britain’s biggest and most successful event for the group travel sector and has led the market from the outset when launched back in 1997.
Show director, Graham Yandell MBE commented: “Everyone gets a warm welcome to our show and it is really important to us that both exhibitors and visitors enjoy the day and profit from it.”
“I know our team is always very happy that we receive such positive feedback every year, and that inspires us to ensure we do everything possible at every event, to make sure the experience is a good one for everyone involved.”
“Everyone gets a warm welcome to our show and it is really important to us that both exhibitors and visitors enjoy the day and profit from it.”
Graham Yandell MBE, GLT Show director
The range and diversity of exhibitors at the GLT Show is broad, covering tour operators, hotels, cruise lines, theatres, train operators, special events, venues, plus a myriad of destinations.
New exhibitors booking for the first time this year include Phantom Peak, Chateau Vary and AirHop Adventure Parks plus many others. Regular major names like Dunwood Travel, Airedale Tours and Wendy Wu Tours also return to the show, whilst those who want to take to the water can catch up with the likes of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines or ferry company DFDS.
Lisa Milton from the GLT Show said: “Exhibition stand space is becoming limited, so the message is book for October 2nd now to get the stand and position you want. There is a great deal of interest from potential exhibitors and we have all types of companies and businesses either booking or making enquiries every day.”
Guest speakers for the 2025 Seminar sessions
The free Seminar Theatre will once again provide visitors with expertise and stories from a selection of celebrity speakers. Show favourite and award-winning travel journalist, Simon Calder will be back to recall stories from his expansive travel career and offer advice for keen travellers.
Also speaking at this year’s show will be Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost. It is his first GLT Show appearance and he will have great suggestions on gardens for groups to visit.
Mark Smith, renowned for his expertise in medals and militaria, and a regular favourite on TV’s Antiques Roadshow, will complete the line-up. Mark will bring his extensive knowledge and storytelling from a career which has seen him feature on numerous shows including Deep Wreck Mysteries, Who Do You Think You Are?, Bargain Hunt, The One Show, and BBC Breakfast.
Free coach travel to the show
GTOs and coach tour operators travelling to Arena MK on 2nd October for the 2025 Group Leisure & Travel Show can take advantage of free coach travel, with various routes available.
Three different routes depart from Waterloo Station, London; Colchester, Essex; and Newark, Nottinghamshire, courtesy of Passenger Plus, Kings Coaches and Marshalls Coaches, with all coaches expected to arrive at Arena MK no later than 11am.
To contact Lisa Milton for more information about exhibiting email lisa.m@yandellmedia.com or go to the exhibiting pages of the GLT Show website.
Visitors can also register free to visit the show on 2nd October and obtain a wide range of information at the exhibition website.
