London, 19 March 2026
World Travel Market London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event, has announced a new partnership with Wanderlust Magazine, the UK’s leading travel magazine and one of the most authoritative voices in travel globally, which will see Wanderlust become the official consumer media partner for WTM London 2026.
As part of the collaboration, Wanderlust will curate and host the WTM Wanderlust Headliner Stage, a major new content platform at the event that will host keynote speakers and iconic names in the industry. The stage will bring together some of the most influential voices in global travel, while showcasing Wanderlust’s editorial authority, global outlook and deep understanding of the issues shaping travel on one of the industry’s biggest platforms.
Taking place at Excel London on 3-5 November, WTM London is the pinnacle gathering of the global travel industry. The partnership will combine the event’s extensive international reach with Wanderlust’s editorial authority and storytelling expertise to create a dynamic programme of high-profile conversations across the three-day event.
The partnership unites two of the most powerful brands in travel. WTM London has long been the place where the global travel industry comes together to do business, shape debate and set the agenda for the future. Wanderlust has built its reputation over more than three decades as the UK’s number-one travel magazine, with a trusted voice with an ethos of authentic, meaningful and responsible travel. Together, they will create a stage with real energy, influence and impact.
The WTM Wanderlust Headliner Stage will host bold, high-profile conversations with some of the biggest names in travel, tourism and beyond. Curated and run by Wanderlust, the programme will bring together ministers, CEOs and senior industry leaders, destination figures, broadcasters, changemakers and cultural voices for a series of compelling sessions designed to inform, inspire and spark debate.
This new partnership reflects a shared ambition from WTM London and Wanderlust to elevate the conversation around travel and tourism at a defining moment for the sector. By combining WTM London’s global reach and convening power with Wanderlust’s editorial strength and audience authority, the WTM Wanderlust Headliners Stage is set to become one of the standout features of WTM London 2026.
Chris Carter-Chapman, Event Director, WTM London, said:
“WTM London is where the global travel industry comes together to lead, to challenge and to create new opportunities, so it is essential that our content programme reflects that level of ambition. Partnering with Wanderlust to launch the WTM Wanderlust Headliner Stage is a hugely exciting move for us. Wanderlust is the UK’s leading travel magazine and a globally respected media brand with real credibility and reach. Together, we will create a platform that brings fresh perspective, influential voices and outstanding conversations to the heart of WTM London.”
George Kipouros, Editor-in-Chief, Wanderlust, said:
“Wanderlust has always stood for ambitious, thought-provoking and inspiring travel journalism, so partnering with WTM London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event, is a natural fit. The WTM Wanderlust Headliners Stage will be a major platform for the ideas, people and stories shaping travel today. We are proud to be working with WTM London, the most respected travel show in the annual calendar, on a collaboration that brings together the strength of their global event and the power of our storytelling to create something genuinely dynamic, relevant and influential.”
The WTM Wanderlust Headliner Stage will form a central part of WTM London 2026, bringing together the event’s global influence and convening power with Wanderlust Magazine’s editorial authority and trusted voice in travel.
A call for nominations of speakers and sessions for the WTM Wanderlust Headliner stage has been released to the industry today, with all entries to be submitted to headlinerstagewtm@wanderlustmagazine.com by the 20th of April 2026.
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About WTM London:
WTM London is the world’s most influential travel and tourism event for the international leisure l travel community. The show is the ultimate destination for those seeking a macro view of the travel industry and a deeper understanding of the forces shaping it. WTM London is where influential travel leaders, buyers and high-profile travel companies gather to exchange ideas, drive innovation, and accelerate business outcomes.
For more information, please visit www.wtm.com/london or contact Becca Krug and Evie Nicholls at Davies Tanner: wtmpr@daviestanner.com
About Wanderlust:
Founded in 1993, Wanderlust Magazine is the UK’s longest running consumer travel magazine and the country’s number-one travel publication. Built on the belief that travel should be authentic, meaningful and responsible, Wanderlust has spent more than three decades inspiring travellers to explore the world beyond the obvious and to take the road less travelled.
Today, Wanderlust is an internationally recognised, multi-platform media brand with a global audience spanning more than 70 countries. Its award-winning magazine has the largest circulation of any travel magazine in the UK at over 320,000 - while WanderlustMagazine.com attracts tens of millions of highly engaged travellers seeking inspiration, insight and expert storytelling.
Across print, digital, social media, events and partnerships, Wanderlust champions a style of travel that celebrates the world in all its richness and complexity. From culture and heritage to nature, wildlife and adventure, its editorial shines a light on authentic experiences, diverse voices and the places and communities that make travel meaningful.
For more information please visit www.wanderlustmagazine.com or contact Elliott Wellsteed-Crook, COO & Head of Creative Content, elliot@wanderlustmagazine.com
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