Connections Luxury UK & Ireland returns to London in 2026 with Aspire partnership
Connections, the global event specialist redefining how the travel industry connects, will return to London from 20-23 September 2026 for Connections Luxury UK & Ireland. Partnering with Aspire, the UK’s only luxury travel club dedicated to high-end travel advisors, the event offers an exclusive, invitation-only space for advisors to meet leading global suppliers, explore the latest luxury experiences and cultivate the relationships that make business truly thrive.
Following a highly successful edition in Manchester in 2025, where Connections unveiled its refreshed brand identity at the city’s most iconic venues, the move back to the capital reflects both the scale and ambition of the event. London is where global luxury travel conversations naturally converge, and Connections Luxury returns with an experience designed to match that gravity.
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.
A natural partnership
The partnership with Aspire brings together two communities united by a shared philosophy of meaningful relationships, high-touch experiences and business built on trust rather than transaction.
Aspire’s long-established network of leading UK luxury travel advisors will play a central role in the 2026 event, further strengthening Connections Luxury UK & Ireland’s position as a meeting place for the most influential voices in high-end travel.
Erica Rich, Acting Editor, Aspire, 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.”
Greg Reeves, Managing Director, Connections, 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.”
Why London, and why now
After taking the event to Manchester in 2025, returning to London in 2026 is a deliberate move. As Connections celebrates 12 years of building global travel communities, the capital provides a fitting stage for the next evolution of its UK & Ireland flagship event.
London’s international accessibility, creative energy and position as a hub for luxury travel allow the event to scale whilst deepening its immersive approach.
The signature Connections Way
Connections Luxury UK & Ireland is not a traditional trade event. Every element is designed according to the Connections Way, featuring invitation-only participation, carefully balanced buyer and supplier communities, and experiences that encourage conversation, collaboration and long-term partnerships.
As with all Connections events, the focus remains firmly on quality over quantity, lasting relationships over forgettable leads, and moments that feel human rather than transactional. Connections events bring together a highly curated buyer community whose annual spending power exceeds £6.3 billion.
Reeves concluded: “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.”
With more announcements to come, Connections Luxury UK & Ireland 2026 will be a defining moment for the UK luxury travel calendar. Find out more at connectionsluxury.com/uk-2026