Connections Luxury UK & Ireland returns.
Connections is proud to host another flagship community event in the UK. From 21-24 September 2025, we will be welcoming luxury buyers from the UK, Ireland and a small international contingent who want to meet leading travel companies from around the world through shared, memorable experiences. There will also be a small contingent of international buyers invited.
🚀 The Global UK outbound travel market is set to reach US$175 Billion in 2032, up from $76 Billion in 2022
✈️ GlobalData predicts that by 2024, there will be 86.9 million UK departures, surpassing the 84.7 million figure recorded in 2019, despite the economic decline in Europe.
💰 VisitBritain’s overall forecast for spending by international visitors in the UK in 2024 is £34.1 billion, up 7% on the spending predicted in 2023 and up 20% on 2019, although 96% of 2019 levels when adjusted for inflation.
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