The feedback from the 2025 exhibition reveals that visitors and exhibitors met the right people, did good business and love the venue in Milton Keynes.
Following a successful 2025 event, organisers of the Group Leisure & Travel Show asked visitors and exhibitors a range of questions via two online surveys to find out about their experiences at Arena MK and to ensure that feedback and comments were taken onboard when planning for 2026.
The results from the surveys
What did 2025 visitors surveyed think about the GLT Show?
- 95% said their show experience was good or very good.
- 93% said their visit to the show gave them good ideas and help to plan future group trips or holidays.
- 97% said they met the right type of exhibitors.
- 98% said they liked the Arena MK venue in Milton Keynes.
* Source: 2025 GLT Show Visitor Feedback Survey.
What did 2025 exhibitors surveyed say about the show?
- 94% said that the GLT Show 2025 produced good leads for groups business.
- 94% said they met the right type of people.
- 94% said they were happy with the pre-show publicity for visitors.
- 100% said they liked the Arena MK venue in Milton Keynes.
* Source: 2025 Exhibitor Feedback Survey.
Great comments to support the data
As well as answering a range of questions as part of the surveys, both visitors and exhibitors added their own comments, including:
Visitors said…
“Everyone was so supportive I spent about five hours networking and attending the talks and I did not actually manage to see everyone I wanted to.”
“My first time at the show and I was impressed with number of stands and ease of access at the venue.”
“This is the first time l have attended the GLT Show for a number of years. I have never been to Milton Keynes before and l thought the venue was very good, in fact, excellent. I will certainly be attending next year again with my colleague. I was very surprised at the amount and quality of the complimentary food that was on offer, bacon rolls tea / coffee, lunch bag and ice cream, well done. Thank you, it was very much appreciated.”
“All exhibitors that I spoke with were extremely helpful. My first visit to such an event, will certainly visit again next year.”
Exhibitors said…
“The right kind of people attend, genuinely interested in researching new ideas. We feel well looked after.”
“It was very busy and there were lots of people to speak with. It was a long way for us to travel so it would have been disappointing if it was quiet. The speakers were great and the food for exhibitors was much appreciated.”
“Helpful staff, really easy set up and derig. Great location with plenty of parking.”
“Very well organised and staff amazing - really good and easy access, great marketing, etc.”
GLT Show organisers delighted with feedback
Following recent news that exhibitor bookings for 2026 were ahead of the same period last year, the positive feedback from the visitor and exhibitor surveys is a further boost to GLT Show organisers.
Sales director, Sharon Yandell commented: “The surveys over recent years have consistently demonstrated that the show experience for visitors and exhibitors has been excellent and this latest set of results is fantastic to see.”
GLT Show media sales executive, Lisa Milton added: “The GLT Show is a specialist event for a targeted audience and it’s clear that it attracts the right people because we have a range of brilliant and diverse exhibitors, interesting talks from celebrity experts, and look after everyone with free parking, breakfast and lunch.
“But we will not rest on our laurels and are absolutely focussed on making the 2026 event even better.”
Watch a 1-minute snapshot of the 2025 GLT Show…
The 2026 show date and venue
The Group Leisure & Travel Show will be back at the Arena MK, Milton Keynes on Thursday 8th October 2026. Announcements about speakers and when visitor registration is open will be made in due course. The best way to stay informed is to subscribe to our ‘Weekly Spotlight’ newsletter here.
For exhibitors interested in the event, you can find testimonials, photos, video, stats, stand options and price details by going to grouptravelshow.com.
