Aspire partners with global event specialist Connections on London trade show

Travel Weekly sister publication Aspire is to partner with fellow Jacobs Media brand Connections for the global event specialist’s London trade show on September 20-23.

Connections Luxury UK & Ireland will offer an exclusive, invitation-only space for advisors to meet leading global suppliers, explore the latest luxury experiences and cultivate business relationships.

The event will feature invitation-only participation, carefully balanced buyer and supplier communities and experiences that encourage "conversation, collaboration and long-term partnerships".

Following a successful edition in Manchester in 2025, the event will return to the capital this year to “reflect the scale and ambition of the event”.

Connections said the city “provides a fitting stage" for the next evolution of its UK & Ireland flagship event as the brand celebrates 12 years of operations.

The 2026 edition is set to be “bigger, more immersive and more intentionally curated than ever”, with further details to be announced in the months ahead.

Aspire’s long-established network of leading UK luxury travel advisors will play a central role in the 2026 event.

The brand’s acting editor, Erica Rich, said: “This partnership feels like a natural evolution for Aspire and Connections. Both brands believe that the most valuable business happens when the right people are brought together in the right environment, with intention and care.

"By combining our networks, expertise and shared commitment to meaningful experiences, we’re creating an opportunity for advisors and suppliers to connect in ways that go beyond the usual trade event.”

Connections’ managing director Greg Reeves added: “Aspire has built an exceptional community within the UK luxury travel market, and that mirrors exactly what Connections stands for globally. Bringing our communities together in London creates a powerful platform for deeper conversations, stronger partnerships and a more meaningful way of doing business.”

He continued: “As we mark 12 years of Connections, holding Connections Luxury UK & Ireland in London represents both a return and a step forward. With Aspire as our partner, we’re creating an event that reflects how our industry wants to connect today. Thoughtfully, authentically and with lasting impact.”