Simon Calder joins the 2024 GLT Show speaker line-up

The travel expert is the second speaker to be confirmed for this year’s exhibition, joining Paul Martin from popular TV show Flog It! 

Simon Calder is a popular and regular guest at the event. He told us: “I love the GLT Show and therefore I’m thrilled to come and see everyone and see what’s going on. It’s important to keep thinking of new ideas. I love hearing from people about what’s inspiring them and where they are travelling to.

“It’s only when you get together with people that you can properly understand what’s happening in the industry, make some smart choices, develop contacts and get a full sense of the amazing opportunities around us.

“We’re sociable creatures, we like to meet each other, exchange new ideas and come up with new and inspiring opportunities and that’s what a travel event like this is all about.”

The Group Leisure & Travel Show is where group organisers and coach operators can meet the best of the travel trade and discover ideas, offers and advice from a specialist range of exhibitors.

Top attractions, DMOs/tourist boards, accommodation providers, ticketing agencies, and tour operators will all be there in October to showcase what they can provide so visitors can create memorable group trips and holidays.

“We’re sociable creatures, we like to meet each other, exchange new ideas and come up with new and inspiring opportunities and that’s what a travel event like this is all about.”

Simon Calder

95% of visitors surveyed said their 2023 show experience was good or very good, and 92% of exhibitors said the show produced good leads for groups business. You can see more results from the survey here.

Show organiser, Sharon Yandell said: “The Group Leisure & Travel Show is the number one event in its sector - don’t take our word for that, that is the feedback we receive from group travel organisers and the travel trade. 

“We are delighted that Simon Calder is joining us again this year and we know many people will come to the exhibition to hear from him and the advice and experiences he shares. 

“The 2024 exhibition is already proving very popular with exhibitors - there will be a wide range of attractions, tour operators, cruise lines and more coming together to do business with GTOs and coach operators - we cannot wait!”

The third speaker for the Seminar Theatre programme will be announced in due course. You can stay up to date with the latest show news and developments by subscribing to the free weekly GLT email newsletter.