Connecting excellence with opportunity
Since launching in 2014, Connections has been built on one simple belief: business is personal
We empower a global community of trusted travel professionals to forge authentic, lasting relationships – driving collaboration, growth, and long-term success. Through invitation-only events, Connections brings together the world’s finest properties, destinations, cruise lines, DMCs, and experiences with travel designers and industry leaders.
Connections comprises three distinct pillars, each created to serve the needs of our growing community through dedicated event series.
Connections Luxury: Where trust is built and luxury travel defined
Designed for the world’s leading luxury travel professionals, meaningful relationships drive innovation, loyalty, and long-term growth.
Explore with Connections: Where discovery unlocks new destinations
Created in partnership with destinations, immersive experiences reveal hidden gems, spark opportunity, and inspire lasting partnerships.
Connections Cruise: The meeting point for cruise, reimagined
An immersive space where trusted partnerships are built to redefine the cruise industry.
Our events are where real relationships take shape. Every gathering blends one-to-one meetings with immersive experiences, guided by the ‘Connections Way’, a unique approach to turning networking into shared experiences that build trust and unlock long-term opportunity. Today, Connections hosts flagship events across the globe, each carefully curated for the market it serves.
Whether your focus is Cruise, Luxury or Explore, there’s a Connections experience designed to help you grow your network and your business.
Our community:
• $7.8bn buyer member spending power
• 95% director level & above
• 50+ nationalities represented
• 25,000+ luxury travel representatives
• 73+ in-person events
The Connections team is based in the UK and Spain and is led by managing director Greg Reeves.
