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2026 visitor attraction, experience and tour trade events - global

It's here, the quick guide to all of the tourism events for visitor attractions, experiences, tours, DMOs, destinations and suppliers. Download the colour and black and white printables and take a look at the event links by month below. You can also find full details of each event and who they're suited best to in my full guide to travel and tourism trade events. 📆 Events by month January ETOA / BIM NFAN (annual conference) BALPPA (AGM) FITUR Destinations Manchester Excur

Dec 15, 20252 min read

Proposed London Tourism Levy or Tourist Tax: Pros, Cons, and Industry Perspectives

The Budget is out, a littler earlier than Rachel Reeves expected, and obviously we're all talking about the impact on tourism. London is poised to gain the power to implement a “tourist tax” or visitor levy on overnight stays – a fee added to hotel, B&B, or short-term rental charges. This move, backed by Mayor Sadiq Khan and other city leaders, comes as part of a national policy shift to let English cities raise funds from visitors, much like many major tourist destinations.

Nov 27, 202520 min read

Memberships & associations: for visitor attraction, experience and tourism destination businesses

New to the industry or spreading your wings? If you're an operator (an attraction or experience) wanting to connect with OTAs and DMCs (distribution for your tickets), or a tourist association wanting to partner and collaboration - or anyone working in visitor attractions or destination marketing, here is the most conclusive round up of all of the membership bodies and associations for the sector and what they do. You won't find a better, more helpful guide or starting point.

Oct 20, 202515 min read

Theme parks: The rising cost of parking on a day out at the UK's leading visitor attractions

You've just totted up the cost of the theme park tickets and its into the hundreds. Then you find out that you've got to park to park on...

Jul 21, 20255 min read

How will AI search and AI assistants impact brand strategy for OTAs?

The online travel agency (OTA) landscape has always been competitive, crowded, and constantly evolving. Some would say the lifeblood of the travel and tourism industry, others might challenge that they're a thorn in their side. Whatever your stance, nothing has triggered more profound change or more opportunity than artificial intelligence and the impact of AI on OTAs, AI assistants and generative search. For OTAs looking to stand out and connect meaningfully with travellers,

Jul 17, 20255 min read