Granite Travel Trade Expos 2025 provide an unparalleled opportunity for travel agents to meet top-tier travel industry professionals and discover new ways to diversify their destination portfolios and enhance their offerings from October 20 to 23 in Winni

The Granite Travel Trade Expos 2025 offer an unparalleled opportunity for travel agents to meet top-tier travel industry professionals and discover innovative ways to diversify their destination portfolios and enhance their offerings. Taking place from October 20 to 23 in Winnipeg, Red Deer, Kelowna, and Abbotsford, these expos allow agents to connect directly with leading representatives from the best destinations, hotels, resorts, and cruise lines. Through personalized one-on-one sessions and networking opportunities, agents will gain valuable insights to strengthen their business and expand their travel offerings for clients.

The Granite Travel Trade Expos are one of the most eagerly anticipated agent / adviser networking events of the year! At these expos, travel advisors and agents can meet with reps from the crème de la crème in destinations, cruises, hotels, tours and experiential travel – and most importantly, everyone working at the booth. Created according to feedback from agents and research, these expos are very specifically oriented to the interests of travel professionals. ‘The Andean region’s operator owners will now for the first time have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with a dedicated group of air service providers, all of which exclusively serve Colombian resorts.’ The event will run this summer in a number of important Canadian cities, giving agents access to one-on-one drop-in style sessions where they will be guided on how to develop beyond the existing destination options.

Granite Travel Trade Expos have become one of the best and most successful commercial marketing campaigns for marketing plans, corporate events, private dining and experience marketing. Right off the bat, Granite Travel has changed how the travel market is served. At the expos, travel agents have opportunities to meet other industry professionals, and to talk about things like visiting various destinations, properties, tours and experiences on cruises that they can book for their clients.

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Autumn of The 2025 Granite Travel Trade Expositions to Remember

Western Canada The Granite Travel Trade Expos Travel agents and travel advisors in Western Canada will have the opportunity to rub elbows with travel suppliers from exciting destinations when the Western CanadaThe Granite Travel Trade Expos take to the road in 2025. THE FALL EVENTOctober 20-23, 2025Each expo is locally owned and produced to ensure the interests of the local market are served.

Dates and Locations:

Winnipeg, MB: October 20, 2025

Red Deer, AB: 21 October 2025

Kelowna, BC: October 22, 2025

Abbotsford, BC: October 23, 2025

These sites were selected strategically from high travel markets and agent activity which will help the expositions to reach the most productive areas in Canada. By carefully hand-picking these options, SCTA ensures that travel agents have access to the most pertinent and popular products available, in order to offer clients the broadest range of the hottest commodities from the world’s most desired destinations.

2025 Title Sponsors and Partners

The 2025 spectacle is backed by some of the travel industry’s most prominent figures – Granite Travel is a key partner. The title sponsors of the event will take an active role in developing and raising the expo experience. Sponsors, like Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s most celebrated hotel chains, and some of the top destination sponsors, including Ontario and St. Kitts Tourism, will shine new light on the colorful energy and diversity of the Caribbean.

Princess Hotels & Resorts will have a major presence at the show as Gift Card Sponsor, providing agents with the chance to add the gift card to their clients travel packages. With a diverse range of sponsorships, everyone can receive distinct benefits, resources, and opportunities.

An Overview of Granite’s Impact

Granite Travel Trade Expos are not your average networking event – they are the pulse of change in the travel environmentEOF! With experiential marketing, they have proven to be one the top tools to reach agents, build long-term business relationships, and have access to some of the world’s most exclusive and high-end hotel, resort and destination portfolios.

Previous collaborations with respected partners such as Travel Pulse Canada – Readers Choice Awards, CAA Annual Meetings, and the Virtual Travel and Leisure Show, are testament to the success of these events. The joining together of so many diverse members of the industry for the mutual benefit and growth of all, through the influence of Granite Travel, is truly remarkable.

THE WESTERN CANADA EXPO CIRCUIT : Snapshots Below are a Selection of the Cities

Winnipeg, MB: October 20, 2025

Manitoba’s capital, Winnipeg, sits at the crossroads of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. With its history and diversity, it stands as a vibrant center of Canadian commerce and tourism. Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) is the primary airport serving the city, which offers flights to a number of major destinations in Canada and the United States.

Relax at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg, offering modern accommodations and a prime location for the Granite Travel Expo. This luxurious property is ideal for business guests who want to relax and be close to the action.

Given Winnipeg’s growing economy, industrial value and cultural/historical significance, this vibrant city has become a popular setting for corporate meetings and leisure. At the Granite Travel Expo, your agents will experience all that Canada and the world offer in travel.

Red Deer, Alberta October 21, 2025

Alberta City of Red Deer offers the best of all worlds: the economic opportunities of a city, the cultural depth and variety of a large library, first-rate hospitals and other health-care facilities, a network of schools, emergency services, sports facilities and more- but all less crowded and at a fraction of the cost when compared to the big cities.[21] Alberta’s third-largest city, Red Deer, is perceivably a strategically placed urban centre situated between Calgary and Edmonton. With its population of 100,000+, it’s a gateway to the Alberta region that features claims to fame and beauty. Red Deer will offer agents the opportunity to see a diverse variety of tour product in one destination, from outdoor adventure to city attractions.

Delegates can book a stay at the Radisson Hotel Red Deer, which provides comfortable, contemporary rooms close to the expo center. The hotel is perfect for business visitors who like to relax after a hard day of meetings and exploring. It’s close for easy expo access and has the fantastic facilities to cater for delegates’ requirements.

Kelowna, BC: October 22, 2025

Set in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, and surrounding the serene Okanagan Lake, Kelowna boasts some of the most scenic landscapes in Canada. A favourite spot for locals and visitors from around the world, Kelowna offers the spectacular backdrop of Okanagan Lake, a stunning array of mountains with plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities, combined with the amenities of a major city. These offerings will all be available to agents at the Granite Travel Expo in Kelowna — it’s everything they need to help them sell travel to this beautiful area.

The Royal Anne Hotel is the perfect place for conference attendees as we are just minutes away from the downtown core of Kelowna, and a few kilometers away from the location of the expo. Guests will have the comfort of a very nice city, known for its wines, lakes, and outdoor activities.

Abbotsford, BC: October 23, 2025

Abbotsford, in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, is known for its thousands of acres of farmland, its many parks and its proximity to Vancouver. It is the perfect city for travelers who want leisure and enjoyment during their trip. The Granite Tourism Expo circuit will come to a conclusion with members of the travel industry gathering to learn about the success of Abbotsford’s travel market.

ATTENDEE ACCOMODATIONS Delegates traveling to the expo will be pleased to find superb accommodations at the Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre, only minutes away from the expo centre. There are rooms, a gym, and a pool, which provides a good place for delegates looking to relax after a day networking and learning.

Top Hotels Near the Event Venues

Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg: Conveniently situated close to the Winnipeg expo center, this hotel provides contemporary facilities and a relaxing environment for conference participants.

Radisson Hotel Red Deer: This hotel sits within a short distance of the expo centre and provides comfort and convenience to visitors.

The Royal Anne Hotel Downtown Kelowna This hotel is located in downtown Kelowna near the Expo and local attractions.

Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre: Situated close to the Abbotsford expo location, this hotel has wonderful facilities and is a great place to unwind after a hard day for all delegates.

Attraction Places In The Vicinity of The Event Halls:

Assiniboine Park Zoo: The zoo is situated in Winnipeg, Manitoba and covers an area of 80 acres that house more than 160 animals’ species from both local and international regions. Key attractions include Journey to Churchill, home to polar bears and muskoxen.

Myra Canyon Park: Just outside Kelowna, BC, Myra Canyon Park is known for having a segment of the Kettle Valley Railway that consists of 18 rebuilt wood trestles and two tunnels. It provides breath-taking views of the Okanagan Valley below.

Mill Lake: Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford, British Columbia also offers a relaxing escape featuring a 2.1 km loop trail, floating boardwalk, playgrounds, picnic area and activities including kayaking and fishing on the lake.

City Hall Park In Lower Manhattan, City Hall Park is where many vital architectural buildings call home, including New York City Hall and the Tweed Courthouse. It is a historic site that has been the scene of many important events in the history of the city.

The Granite Travel Trade Expos 2025 offer travel agents an unmatched opportunity to meet top industry professionals and discover new ways to diversify their destination portfolios. Taking place from October 20 to 23 in Winnipeg, Red Deer, Kelowna, and Abbotsford, these expos provide valuable insights to enhance travel offerings and grow business.

The 2025 Granite Travel Trade Expos look set to be THE travel notes for travel agents and advisors to meet with top suppliers, keep abreast of the latest trends and grow their product knowledge in leading global destinations. Held in strategically selected cities throughout Western Canada – from Winnipeg MB to Abbotsford BC – these expos is considered a powerhouse for creating and maintaining long-term business relationships, networking, and learning. Supported by heavy hitters like Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts and Ontario Tourism, the expos promise to showcase the industry’s finest – from lodgings in every corner of the world to cruises and special destinations. Whether in Winnipeg, Red Deer, Kelowna or Abbotsford, the expos will give agents information and tools to provide clients with amazing travel experiences. Possibility of attending such events is surely becoming high in demand among delegates as world class airlines such as Air Canada, United Airlines and Emirates will take the delegates directly to the venue of the event and ensure that they will have a smooth event that will bring business.

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