UKinbound Information

Since 1977, UKinbound is the only trade association to solely represent the interests of the UK’s inbound tourism sector. We help our diverse membership of over 400 businesses to grow via a programme of events designed to connect buyers and suppliers in the travel trade, which include regular networking evenings and B2B workshops. We also provide marketing opportunities and access to the latest industry insights. In addition, we provide advice and lobby national and local Government on behalf of our members on key industry issues such as taxation, visas, and Brexit. We also engage with the media to raise the profile of inbound tourism and highlight its importance to the UK economy in order to help improve the regulatory conditions in which inbound tourism sector businesses operate. UKinbound holds over 40 different events each year, and our flagship events include hosting the UK stand at the World and Arabian Travel Markets, an Annual Convention and a Summer Ball in a different location every year. Joining UKinbound can: • Help increase the visibility of your company within the travel trade • Generate new business leads • Help to promote your new products and services • Provide you with more business from overseas tour operators and agencies Who are our members? Our members represent the breadth of the inbound tourism industry and include tour operators, attractions, service and transport providers, destination marketing organisations and accommodation providers. Who are the UKinbound team? We are a small but diverse team with a passion for the inbound travel industry! We are always keen to help and support young people who would like a career in tourism so internships are provided on an ad hoc basis. If you would like to find out more about membership, please contact our membership team: Head of Business Development & Membership, Antony Amos: antonyamos@ukinbound.org or Membership Manager, Affton Smith: affton.smith@ukinbound.org