AGTO Board Meeting
2025-09-26

Group Leisure & Travel Show
2025-10-02 | Arena MK, Milton Keynes, Arena MK, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Looking for fresh inspiration, exclusive group deals, and direct connections with top travel suppliers?
Then don’t miss the Group Leisure & Travel Show, the UK’s biggest event for group travel organisers – coming to Arena MK, Milton Keynes on Thursday, 2nd October 2025.
✅ Meet face-to-face with leading attractions, destinations, tour operators and cruise lines
✅ Get new ideas for days out, short breaks and longer holidays
✅ Enjoy free seminars and Q&A sessions with celebrity speakers. This year we have TV’s Adam Frost from Gardeners World and Mark Smith from the Antiques Roadshow, as well as TV travel expert Simon Calder.
✅ Network with fellow organisers and professionals who understand your world
✅ Free entry, free parking and free coach travel!
Whether you plan one trip or dozens each year, this show is your one-stop shop to make group travel easier, more exciting and more rewarding.
👉 Register now for FREE entry – and start planning your next great trip!

AGTO Magazine Deadline
2025-11-10, 2026-02-13, 2026-05-08, 2026-08-07, 2026-10-30

Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
2025-11-14 - 2026-01-03 | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
Bigger, better and brighter than ever, as you set off on an adventure through The Palace of Oz, inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
The Palace will be transformed for the festive season, featuring the return of the Illuminated Trail, a spectacular after-dark trail through the parkland with all-new lights and festive scenes, and The Palace of Oz, where the opulent State Rooms are dressed as never before.
Follow the road of yellow brick sprinkled with Christmas magic and look out for Toto, The Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, witches, Munchkins and more as you journey to the Land of Oz and discover the Emerald City where Dorothy awaits.
Spend the whole day at Christmas at Blenheim Palace – buy a combined ticket to enjoy the illuminated after-dark trail and The Palace of Oz. To make the most of this exceptional place, you can also book a delicious Emerald City themed afternoon tea in The Orangery.
For more information or book visit www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/christmas/

Central Region FAM Trip Bruge Coach trip
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-11 | bruge
Further details- Familiarisation Trips – AGTO

AGTO Board Meeting
2025-12-11 | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

Excursions On The Road 2026
2026-01-24 10:30 - 15:30 UTC
The Excursions Show returns as ‘Excursions On The Road’ in a refreshed format, moving between interesting venues – beginning with:​
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Saturday 24 January 2026
10.30am – 3.30pm
​Excursions has always led the way in identifying and engaging with group travel audiences and increasing awareness of the many opportunities group travel offers.
REGISTER TO ATTEND FOR FREE TODAY

AGTO - AGM 2026
2026-02-11 | Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD, United Kingdom

AGTO Showcase
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01
AGTO Showcase 2026 returns to a weekend and will be held on 27th February 2026- 1st March 2026 in the wonderful city of Leicester.
Save the date! Further details will follow soon

BTTS 2026
2026-03-19 | NEC Birmingham
Save the date – be a part of next year’s show
BTTS remains the most comprehensive and best-connected platform for the group travel sector. It brings together a wide range of attractions, destinations, and suppliers, and attracts serious buyers from across the UK and beyond. The show will return to the NEC, Birmingham on 19 March 2026.

2026 Group Travel Organiser Ship Visit Events - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
2026-03-31, 2026-05-28, 2026-10-16 | Liverpool
The event dates & ports are below:
NEW 2026 dates
Tuesday 31st March – Bolette – Liverpool
Thursday 28th May – Balmoral – Newcastle
Friday 16th October – Borealis – Southampton

For more information of these events, please see the Ship Visit Invitation & RSVP link below:
Groups and Affinity Ship Visit Programme
These ship visit events are for group travel organisers & key decision makers only.
The ship visit events are complimentary offered on a first come, first served basis. Complimentary car parking is also available at our cruise terminals for our ship visit events, details of how to register for the free car parking will be provided within the final ship visit confirmation email.
For any queries regarding the ship visits or the registration process, applicants can contact our Sales Support Team on 01473 746164 or email cruise.sales@fredolsen.co.uk (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm).

Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2026
2026-06-12
Following on from the sell-out event of 2025 the 2026 awards ceremony is moving to the 5*Royal Lancaster Hotel, London and is set to be bigger and better than ever.
The Group Leisure & Travel Awards were first presented in 1997 and it is an annual programme that gives group travel organisers the opportunity to say what’s best for group trips and holidays for all types of people.
Several months of promotions, voting, judging and build-up all conclude with an amazing event.
The date for your diary is Friday 12th June 2026.
With so many of our Members and Partners involved, nominated and winning take a look at the 2025 event…..
https://www.groupleisureandtravel.com/glt-awards/video-highlights-group-leisure-and-travel-awards-2025/84925.article
