The Holiday and Travel Show returns to London Olympia next week - here's what you need to know

Are you gagging for a holiday but don’t know where to go? Then we’ve got the solution!

From activity and adventure to culture and cruise, Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show is returning for 2025 and celebrating its 30th year in London - offering curious travellers and holiday lovers a world of inspiration for their next trip.

It will take place from Thursday 30th January until Sunday 2nd February at Olympia London. The event will showcase a huge array of destinations and experiences to be had around the world from over 700 travel brands, including leading operators, specialist independents, hotels, airlines, tourist boards and more.

Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show, in association with The Times and The Sunday Times, is the UK’s longest-running travel show, providing visitors with the opportunity to research and book trips to destinations they have always dreamed of.

This is a unique opportunity for visitors to speak face-to-face and seek travel advice from hundreds of experts and tour guides, who fly in from around the world to share their knowledge.

Where should I go on holiday?

Whether you want to experience the Northern Lights in Iceland, spring cherry blossom in Japan tour the Serengeti on safari, or just have some downtime in the pristine waters of Bora Bora, the show can help tick every travel box.

Popular and returning exhibitors to the shows this year include Trailfinders, Intrepid Travel, Wendy Wu, Explore Worldwide, Hurtigruten, Emirates Holidays to name just a few. New for London are Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal Cruises, Ramble Worldwide and Kenwood Travel.

Also new for London in 2025 and organised in conjunction with the Canadian tourist board, Destinations Canada, will be the ‘Destinations Canada Pavilion’, filled with endless ideas and inspiration for those wanting to take a trip across the pond to see the amazing sights Canada has to offer.

Culture and cuisine

And that’s not all, take a seat at The Travel Stage, sponsored by Travel Zoo in London for a line-up of speakers who will make your wanderlust go into overdrive!

Speakers include the ultimate travel journalist, Simon Calder and Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, Jay Rayner, broadcaster, author, and food critic and Louise Minchin, author and broadcaster who will be part of the Stanfords Travel Writers Festival.

Don’t miss the cultural performances and cooking demonstrations of global dishes that will bring the world to life at the show.

Ben Myatt, Show Manager at Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show says: “We are so happy to be celebrating our thirtieth year of the show in London, a testament to the non-stop evolving nature of the show as our exhibitors put forward new ideas, wonderful discounts, and inspiration for our visitors.

“Whether you’re looking to experience a tropical paradise in the Caribbean, or adventure into the Canadian wilderness, our exhibitors are here to blow your mind with the opportunities waiting for you.”

The Holiday and Travel Show tickets

Advance tickets to Destinations London are £11 in advance* (with a £1.50 transaction fee) and £15 on the door. Children under 16 can enter for free.

For more on Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show and ticket information, visit: www.destinationsshow.com/london