FEBRUARY
Dinner With The Buyers: Cruise, Ferry, Boat Buyers
Date: 26 Feb, 2026
About: A relaxed setting where up to 20 like-minded brands will have the chance to connect with cruise, ferry, and boat buyers to explore new opportunities. We pioneered this unique concept in 2024, and in 2026 we will be the first to host this dinner on a static ship.
MARCH
Lunch With The Buyers In Partnership With IFE
Date: 26 Feb, 2026
About: We are hosting another Lunch with the Buyers event at IFE following the success of last year. This event provides IFE exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their offerings to leading buyers in the travel and leisure sector. It offers food and beverage suppliers a rare chance to gain first-hand insights into the needs of travel and leisure companies, while presenting their products directly to key decision-makers.
MAY
Dinner With The Buyers: Airline Buyers
Date: 7 May, 2026
About: A relaxed yet purposeful setting where up to 25 like-minded brands can connect with airline buyers and explore new opportunities. After pioneering this unique concept in 2024, we will raise the bar in 2026 as the first to host the event at a venue set amongst static aircraft.
Bespoke Events - Airline/Cruise
Date: Date TBC, May 2026
About: A personalised event delivered on behalf of a travel operator, offering brands a full day of education and pitching opportunities with the operator’s wider team. Building on the success of our Virgin Atlantic Day in 2024, we will host a bespoke airline or cruise experience in 2026.
JULY
Meet The Buyer: SPMLs Travel Edition
Date: 2 July, 2026
About: A dedicated MTB event for Free-From and Special Meals suppliers. Showcase and meet with 25-30 travel buyers who are looking to source these categories.
OCTOBER
Date: 28-29 October, 2026
About: The UK's only event focusing on travel & leisure. Suppliers have a minimum of 10 in-person meetings with their ideal buyers and will showcase and network with 45+ top buyers.
Date: 28 October, 2026
About: A taste of our bigger MTB event. An effective way for SME’s to meet with and showcase to 45+ buyers in the travel & leisure sectors under one roof, with key networking opportunities.
NOVEMBER
Dinner With The Buyers: Train Buyers
Date: 19 November, 2026
About: A relaxed yet purposeful setting where up to 20 like-minded brands can connect with train buyers and caterers and explore new opportunities. After pioneering this unique concept in 2024, we will raise the bar in 2026 as the first to host the event on a train.
