WTM London 2026 is a trade show taking place 2–4 Nov 2026 at ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom. It brings together travel industry professionals from across Europe and beyond for business meetings, networking and trade appointments.
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Dates
2–4 Nov 2026
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Location
London, United Kingdom
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Venue
ExCeL London
About WTM London
WTM London is one of the world's most important travel trade events, held annually at ExCeL London. Bringing together over 50,000 travel professionals from 182 countries, WTM is the global stage where the travel industry meets, negotiates and does business. From African safari lodges to Asian cruise lines, from boutique European hotels to major tourism boards, WTM's unrivalled reach makes it essential for anyone with global ambitions in travel.
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Hotels near ExCeL London
💡 Hotels closest to ExCeL London — the Novotel, Aloft and ibis London Excel — sell out earliest. The Elizabeth Line now makes central London hotels (Stratford, Canary Wharf) a practical option.
Hotels near ExCeL London fill quickly once delegates begin booking — typically 6–8 weeks before the event. Searching early secures better rates and more choice.
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Flights to London for WTM London
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Parking near ExCeL London
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Airport transfers to ExCeL London
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Stay connected in United Kingdom
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Airport parking
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Airport lounges
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Car hire in London
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Register for WTM London 2026
Interested in attending or exhibiting at WTM London 2026 in London, United Kingdom? Registration for qualified travel trade professionals is typically free or low-cost as a visitor.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is WTM London 2026 held?
WTM London 2026 is held at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, in London, United Kingdom. The venue entrance is at what3words ///filled.count.soap.
Who organises WTM London?
WTM London is organised by Reed Exhibitions. Full details and official updates are published on the organiser's website. The 2026 edition takes place 2–4 Nov 2026.
When is WTM London 2026?
WTM London 2026 takes place 2–4 Nov 2026 at ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom.
Where can I find hotels near ExCeL London?
Search for accommodation near ExCeL London. Hotels closest to ExCeL London — the Novotel, Aloft and ibis London Excel — sell out earliest. The Elizabeth Line now makes central London hotels (Stratford, Canary Wharf) a practical option.
How do I register for WTM London?
Register for WTM London via the official website. Visitor registration is typically free or low-cost for qualified travel trade professionals.
What is WTM London?
WTM London is one of the world's most important travel trade events, held annually at ExCeL London. Bringing together over 50,000 travel professionals from 182 countries, WTM is the global stage where the travel industry meets, negotiates and does business. From African safari lodges to Asian cruise lines, from boutique European hotels to major tourism boards, WTM's unrivalled reach makes it essential for anyone with global ambitions in travel.
How do I get to ExCeL London in London?
Search flights to London to compare fares across airlines and booking sites. From the airport, pre-book an airport transfer for a fixed-price service directly to ExCeL London or your hotel. This avoids taxi queues and surge pricing during busy event periods.
Do I need a travel eSIM for United Kingdom?
If you are travelling internationally to WTM London, an eSIM is the easiest way to stay connected in United Kingdom without expensive roaming charges. An eSIM gives you local data rates with instant activation — set it up before you fly and you are online the moment you land in London.
How early should I book hotels for WTM London 2026?
Hotels near ExCeL London typically start filling 6–8 weeks before WTM London. The most convenient properties — those within walking distance of the venue — sell out first. We recommend searching as early as possible to secure the best rates and availability. Hotels closest to ExCeL London — the Novotel, Aloft and ibis London Excel — sell out earliest. The Elizabeth Line now makes central London hotels (Stratford, Canary Wharf) a practical option.
Who attends WTM London?
WTM London attracts travel industry professionals from across Europe and beyond — including tour operators, travel agents, destination management companies (DMCs), hotel and lodge sales teams, tourism boards, airline representatives, and travel technology providers. It is a key event for business-to-business networking and trade appointments.
What should I bring to WTM London?
Essentials for WTM London include business cards (or use RepBud’s digital business card with QR code), a fully charged phone for logging meetings, comfortable shoes for the show floor, and a portable charger. If attending from overseas, set up an eSIM before you travel for local data rates in United Kingdom.
Is WTM London worth attending as a travel sales rep?
For travel sales representatives covering Europe or selling product into the region's source markets, WTM London is one of the highest-leverage uses of trade-budget time. The combination of pre-scheduled appointments, ad-hoc floor conversations, and the structured networking outside official hours typically delivers more new business contacts per day than weeks of separate property visits. The economic case depends on how rigorously you capture meeting notes and follow up afterwards — both areas where a structured logging system pays back many times over.
How should travel sales reps prepare for WTM London?
The most productive reps walk into WTM London with a confirmed meeting schedule, briefing notes on each contact, and specific objectives for each conversation. Preparation typically begins 4–6 weeks ahead: locking in appointments, refreshing relationship history on each contact, identifying portfolio gaps to address, and pre-loading any property or rate news worth sharing. RepBud's Meeting Prep feature generates per-contact briefings from your interaction history, and the trade-show command centre tracks meetings, captures business cards by photo, and logs follow-ups in real time.
What's the best way to follow up after WTM London?
The follow-up window after WTM London is short — most attendees lose a meaningful share of their warm leads to inbox chaos within ten days of getting home. The reps who convert at the highest rate work from a structured log captured during the show rather than reconstructing from memory afterwards, send personalised follow-ups within 72 hours, and have a clear next-touchpoint plan for each contact. RepBud's smart logging — voice notes between meetings, business-card scans, forwarded emails — keeps the record while it's fresh; reports and follow-up sequences flow from that record automatically.
How do experienced reps approach WTM London differently from first-timers?
First-time attendees often try to meet everyone; experienced reps pre-qualify ruthlessly and target the contacts who match their actual portfolio gaps. They block out floor time for the people who matter most rather than chasing serendipity, use unstructured evening events for deeper conversation rather than business pitches, and keep post-show follow-up effort proportional to long-term contact value. Above all, they work from a system — a reliable way to log everything as it happens, so WTM London pays back not just in the weeks afterwards but for years through accurate records of who said what.
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