The UK outbound travel market ranked fifth worldwide in 2023 and boasted over 70 million trips abroad according to the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS).
UK Travel Companies Segmentation
For more details on how we segment these companies, please refer to the Travel Companies section in our glossary.
These numbers are for illustration purposes only. We’ll update them with real data when the TCT platform goes live. Keep an eye out!
Companies
Traveller Type
Groups
Special Interests
In-market travel trade shows bring together professionals to showcase destinations, forge partnerships, and explore emerging trends.
British Tourism & Travel Show
The UK’s leading 2-day show for group travel organisers and coach operators, showcasing the best in travel tourism.
Coach Tourism Association events
A variety of annual events specifically designed for coach tour operators and their suppliers.
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show
The UK’s largest and longest-running travel event, featuring a wide range of international destinations and travel services.
European Tour Operator Association events
In person and online workshops designed to connect buyers and sellers in the European travel market, offering unparalleled networking opportunities.
Group Leisure & Travel Show
The UK’s premier event for group travel organisers and coach tour operators.
Unite Marketing & Promotions events
Pre-booked, one to one meetings and events between UK and European tour operators and travel suppliers.
World Travel Market London
One of the largest travel trade shows worldwide, focusing on global travel destinations and services, attended by professionals from around the globe.
Please get in touch if your trade show is not listed and you would like to be added, or if you wish to update your own information.
Travel trade associations aim to provide resources and help members thrive in the competitive travel market.
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)
Industry recognised trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. Supporting members in growing their businesses sustainably while ensuring confidence for the traveling public.
Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO)
A collection of unique and specialised travel companies comprising of an extensive array of travel destinations across the globe.
Coach Tourism Association (CTA)
The ‘go to’ in coach tourism- bringing together coach tour operators and their suppliers across the industry.
UKInbound
The exclusive trade association dedicated to representing the UK’s inbound tourism sector, facilitating the connection of buyers and suppliers in the travel trade.
Please get in touch if your association is not listed and you would like to be added, or if you wish to update your own information.
Group Leisure & Travel
Target Audience: Group travel organisers, including leisure planners, group travel coordinators, and tour operators.
Selling Travel
Target Audience: Travel agents and travel professionals focused on selling travel packages and destinations.
Travel and Tour World
Target Audience: Travel and tourism industry leaders, including travel agents, tour operators, airlines, cruise lines, and hospitality professionals.
Travel Daily Media
Target Audience:Travel professionals across various sectors including agencies, hospitality, aviation, cruise, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), and technology.
Travel Gossip
Target Audience: UK travel agents and travel businesses.
Travel Weekly
Target Audience: Travel professionals, including travel agents, tour operators, and industry insiders.
TTG Media
Target Audience: Travel trade professionals, including travel agents, tour operators, and industry stakeholders.
Please get in touch if your publication is not listed and you would like to be added, or if you wish to update your own information.
