Visit Ards and North Down at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026!

3rd November 2026

From 3-5 Nov Visit Ards and North Down is attending World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the world's leading travel industry events, connecting with travel trade, media and tourism partners from across the globe.

We're showcasing everything that makes Ards and North Down a must-visit destination, from stunning coastal scenery and unique visitor experiences to excellent accommodation, food and drink, and world-class attractions.

WTM provides a valuable opportunity to raise the profile of the borough internationally and inspire future visits to our destination.

In 2025, WTM London welcomed over 5,000 exhibitors and 45,000 visitors, cementing its reputation as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. The global gathering brings together the international leisure travel industry to inspire, educate, and create opportunities — a place where travel professionals connect, ideas take flight, and partnerships are formed.

The event provides an excellent opportunity for Visit Ards and North Down to engage with tour operators, travel media, and tourism professionals from around the world, showcasing the beauty, heritage, and experiences that make the region a must-visit destination.

Northern Ireland is always strongly represented at WTM, with delegates from Visit Belfast, Visit Derry, Visit Causeway Coast and Glens, Newry Mourne and Down, Visit Armagh, Titanic Belfast, Game of Thrones Studio Tour, Hillsborough Castle, Hastings Hotels, National Museums NI, McConnell’s Whiskey, Stena Line, and Visit Ards and North Down all in attendance in 2025.

Together, the Northern Ireland contingent helped shine a spotlight on the wealth of tourism experiences available across the region — from coastal adventures and heritage attractions to award-winning food, drink, and hospitality.

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