Events

UKinbound's diverse and engaging events programme aim to assist members and non-members alike in managing successful, profitable businesses that are part of a sustainable inbound tourism industry.

Our events:

• Offer learning and development opportunities and best industry practice for all,
• enable our attendees to improve quality and standards throughout their own businesses,
• build networks between tourism buyers and suppliers
• create strong business relationships for the future
• grow the wide range of tourism product and packages the UK has to offer.

Most importantly, our events offer a platform members to share, network and discuss issues which are pertinent to their business. This enables UKinbound, as the voice of inbound tourism, to raise these issues with Government, to ensure tourism remains one of the UK's leading export earners and employers.

	World Travel Market UKinbound co-ordinates the largest presence in the UK section of this leading global event for the travel industry; offering 60 members a cost-effective opportunity to exhibit and promote their travel product and services to the international trade.
	Annual Convention Our annual event offers a combination of all our events in just 2 days. Providing a well-balanced mix of B2B opportunities and networking, this high-profile event includes our AGM, a line-up top industry speakers and panel debate, appointment led business workshop, informal ice-breaker networking activities, culminating with a black tie gala dinner and our Awards for Excellence ceremony.
	Regional Discover Workshops Focussed on growing the knowledge of products and services offered across the UK, these events aim to develop new business relationships between buyers and local suppliers within the regions, to create bookable tourism product throughout Britain. This is a half-day event offering pre-arranged B2B meetings, followed by a familiarisation trip within the region.
	Market Seminars In partnership with VisitBritain, we bring the latest insights on a specific market from top industry experts to keep you up to date with the latest conditions, updates and trends to help you grow your business and attract more overseas visitors from your chosen markets.
	Business Briefings These informative events offer valuable knowledge on specific trends or subjects which impact inbound tourism. We aim to make members aware of current developments and challenges facing the industry and assist them with methods to adapt their businesses to meet the needs of the changing tourism landscape.
	Member Networking Evenings Free to Attend - Member Networking Evenings provide an informal opportunity for members to enjoy an evening and network with fellow members and create new business contacts. These evenings provide the perfect platform to catch up, discuss industry news and share any recent experiences in a social setting, held at various locations throughout the UK.
	General Meetings Free to Attend - Our General Meetings give members an opportunity to be informed about UKinbound's recent and upcoming activities as well as hearing from a topical industry speaker. Members can raise any issues or areas of concern that they may have and join in with formal discussions about the industry. Enjoy the informal networking opportunities which follow at these well regarded quarterly meetings.
	Familiarisation Visits Free to Attend - We facilitate the promotion of familiarisation trips on behalf of our members to give them exposure of their region or tourism product. These trips enable our buyers to gain first-hand experience the place or product so they are able to include this within their itineraries or personally recommend to their clients, with the reassurance of a personal recommendation.
	Annual Summer Ball The highlight of the tourism industry's summer calendar, this event welcomes guests to dress up in their finery and enjoy an evening of fantastic food, drink and entertainment in a spectacular setting, amongst the company of tourism colleagues. The Summer Ball is the perfect platform for entertaining clients, rewarding teams and networking with over 300 leading industry professionals.
	WTM Gala Dinner Our well established annual WTM Gala Dinner is held on the opening evening of World Travel Market. Attracting an enviable guest list of UK and international buyers, all in London for the exhibition, it is a fantastic opportunity to network, meet new clients and host those from overseas for the evening.
	Bespoke Events Based on demand from within the membership, we regularly arrange a mixture of bespoke events including: advocacy events; round tables debates; corporate partner events and welcome any new ideas and suggestions from the membership for future activity.