22–25 November 2026 | Punta del Este & José Ignacio, Uruguay
Uruguay will welcome a select group of international luxury travel buyers this November as Explore Uruguay with Connections takes place from 22-25 November 2026, bringing together leading travel professionals and local luxury tourism suppliers across Punta del Este and José Ignacio.
Organised by Connections in partnership with INTRO The Concierge Company, the event is designed to introduce influential international travel buyers to Uruguay's distinctive luxury tourism offering, while creating new commercial opportunities for the country's hospitality and tourism sector.
The programme combines Connections signature meetings format of curated one-to-one business meetings with immersive destination experiences, allowing buyers to discover Uruguay first-hand, develop relationships with local suppliers and explore new possibilities for their international clients.
From private estancias and understated coastal retreats to contemporary art, gastronomy, wine and distinctive cultural experiences, Uruguay offers an increasingly compelling proposition for travellers seeking authenticity, privacy and a more individual approach to luxury.
Explore Uruguay with Connections will welcome senior travel designers, specialist tour operators, private travel and concierge professionals, including those working with family offices, from key international markets across North America, Latin America, the UK and Europe.
Unlike a traditional trade event, Explore Uruguay with Connections places the destination itself at the heart of the experience. Alongside structured business meetings, participants will have opportunities to experience the people, places and experiences that make Uruguay distinctive.
For local tourism businesses, the event provides an opportunity to build relationships with international decision-makers who can introduce Uruguay to new audiences and develop future itineraries and travel programmes.
Explore Uruguay with Connections takes place from Sunday 22 to Wednesday 25 November 2026.
For more information, visit connectionsluxury.com/events or contact enquiries@weareconnections.com
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About Connections Luxury
Connections Luxury is a global community for senior decision-makers in luxury travel and hospitality. Across its events worldwide, Connections Luxury brings together leading buyers, suppliers and destination partners through carefully curated meetings, shared experiences and meaningful conversation.
Its community includes more than 3,000 luxury travel professionals, representing over US$7.8 billion in annual travel spend. Over the past 12 years, Connections has delivered more than 100 events across 41 destinations.
About INTRO The Concierge Company
INTRO The Concierge Company, a specialized boutique destination management company, is the local partner of the Explore Uruguay with Connections event, which supports destination participation and collaboration with Uruguay's luxury tourism and hotel sector.