CTA operator and wholesaler members are invited to visit the Group Leisure & Travel Show for free on Thursday 2 October at Arena MK, Milton Keynes.

The one-day event is ideal for coach tour operators and group travel organisers, offering a chance to connect with a wide variety of exhibitors, discover new ideas, discuss plans, and access special offers and packages.

Visitors benefit from free entry, parking, a bacon sandwich breakfast, light lunch, and complimentary coach transfers across selected routes. A shuttle service is also available from Milton Keynes Central train station to the venue.

Exhibitors span a wide spectrum including tour operators, hotels, cruise lines, theatres, train operators, destinations, events and venues. New names this year include Phantom Peak, Chateau Vary, and AirHop Adventure Parks.

Regulars returning include Airedale Tours, The Royal Mint, Kynren, Thursford Christmas Spectacular, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, and Visit Isle of Wight. The Great West Way touring route between London and Bristol will be represented by several partners, and the Heritage in Britain stand will include ten organisations such as London Transport Museum, Historic Royal Palaces, RHS, and St Paul’s Cathedral.

The Seminar Theatre will feature travel journalist Simon Calder, Mark Smith from The Antiques Roadshow, and Adam Frost of Gardeners’ World.

For coach operators interested in promoting their own products, exhibitor stands are still available.

To visit, register for free at grouptravelshow.com/register. More information for both visitors and exhibitors is available on the Group Leisure & Travel Show website. For more information, call 01908 613323 or e-mail info@grouptravelshow.com