In October, the UK travel industry will come together in Funchal, Madeira for the ABTA Travel Convention 2026, a moment to reconnect, share insights and look ahead to the future of travel.

The Convention is ABTA’s flagship event bringing together senior level travel professionals from across the industry. It offers a unique opportunity to step back from urgencies and take time to think about the bigger picture, how the industry responds to current challenges, and how we shape a stronger, more trusted future for travel.

Across three days, delegates can expect a programme designed to spark discussion and fresh thinking. Expert speakers from travel and beyond will explore the issues and opportunities facing the sector. From evolving consumer expectations and industry resilience, to innovation, sustainability and long term growth. Alongside the main sessions, the Convention also creates an opportunity for the conversations that matter just as much, those informal exchanges where ideas are tested, connections are made and perspectives are shared.

Above all, the ABTA Travel Convention is about bringing people together. It’s a chance to strengthen relationships across the industry, gain insight from different perspectives and leave better informed, better connected and more confident about the road ahead.

Registration details, programme updates and practical information can be found on the Travel Convention website. 

They look forward to welcoming the industry to Madeira this October.