ABOUT THE FAIR
Destinations is one of the largest and most prestigious tourism trade fairs in the United Kingdom. Held annually at Manchester Central in Manchester, it attracts numerous visitors keen to learn about the latest trends and offers in the holiday and travel sector. The name of the fair, "Destinations", perfectly reflects its main theme: the discovery and planning of travel destinations.
Organized by Clarion Events Ltd., the fair has established itself as an important event in the travel industry. It offers a comprehensive range of themes and products, spanning from adventure and cruise travel to cultural and guided tours, exclusive resorts, hotels, family vacations, and culinary journeys. Visitors gain insights into various forms of travel, including caravan and city trips, overlanding, rail travel, relaxation and beach vacations, safaris, ski holidays, solo travel, spa offers, as well as hiking.
A special highlight of the fair is the "Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show" section, which presents a wide range of models and accessories for traveling with motorhomes and caravans. In the Food and Travel Zone, experienced chefs and TV personalities share their international favorite dishes and offer insights into their preparation. The Expert Theater Zone provides a platform for travel experts to introduce new travel destinations and extraordinary experiences.
The fair maintains a close connection to Manchester and the whole of the UK by focusing on leading British travel companies and independent specialists. It is particularly popular with visitors from the tourism industry, including tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, and tourism associations.
A special event is the Wanderlust competition for the best travel photo of the year, which stirs creativity and wanderlust. Furthermore, "Destinations" is part of a series of fairs held in various locations, highlighting the significance and reach of this event in the tourism industry.
Manchester Central, a historic and easily accessible exhibition center in the heart of Manchester, provides the ideal setting for this multifaceted and inspiring event. Thanks to its good public transport connections, the journey is easily manageable for visitors from both domestic and international locations.
The Destinations will take place on 4 days from Thursday, 14. January to Sunday, 17. January 2027 in Manchester.