Excursions, the UK’s original and longest running one-day group travel show, took place in January and attracted almost 1,000 visitors from the group travel trade. The Wembley Stadium event celebrated Excursions’ 50th anniversary show.

The show brought together GTOs, coach operators, tour operators, and itinerary planners with destinations, attractions, venues, cruise companies, ticketing agencies, hotels, and resorts from across the UK and near Europe.

The event welcomed 238 exhibitor delegates to showcase their group travel products, while visitors were treated to a wide range of exhibitors, industry seminars, mini stadium tours, and a special Mamma Mia exhibit.

VIPs arriving as part of the Private Coach Arrivals programme additionally enjoyed cream teas, a presentation by LW theatres and a fam trip to nearby Royal Windsor.

Sharing her views on the 50th anniversary show, Fran Downton, CEO at Tourism South East, organiser of the show, commented: “We are absolutely delighted that Excursions’ 50th anniversary show saw a return to pre-pandemic numbers and has proven there remains a real interest in group travel. The record post-pandemic attendance created a really vibrant atmosphere and the quality of exhibitors and visitors has ensured productive meetings, confirmed bookings and the continued growth of the group travel market.  We know Excursions is the favourite show for many in the group travel community and we remain committed to supporting this vital tourism sector.”

Excursions will return in 2025. For more information about the show and to subscribe to news updates, visit www.excursionsshow.com