Connections Luxury UK & Ireland returns.
Connections Luxury UK & Ireland will take place from 20-23 September 2026. This event is designed for leading travel companies aiming to attract luxury travellers from the UK & Ireland.
We welcome luxury travel designers from the UK & Ireland, as well as a small international contingent, to connect with global luxury travel sellers through the innovative Connections Way of doing business. Specialisms in FIT and leisure.
🚀 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.
Luxury buyers source markets:
85% UK & Ireland
15% Rest of World