London Southend Airport has announced it will host its second-ever consumer travel show at the Holiday Inn hotel on 26 January 2025. Last year’s inaugural event attracted over 300 would-be travellers seeking inspiration for their next summer holiday.
The event, organised by the airport in partnership with East of England Co-op Travel, will feature numerous stands and presentations from leading holiday brands that operate flights from the airport, including:
- easyJet holidays
- Disney Holidays
- Balkan Holidays
- Santa’s Lapland
Many of the tour operators attending will offer exclusive discounted holidays available only to attendees on the day.
Event Highlights
- Holiday Bookings: East of England Co-op Travel staff will be on hand to help guests book their holidays.
- Behind-the-Scenes Airport Tour: Guests can pre-register for an exclusive airport tour.
- Prize Raffle: Attendees can enter a free raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes.
- Free Parking: Free parking is available at the Holiday Inn.
The event runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Comments from Organisers
Nigel Mayes, Business Development Director at London Southend Airport, said:
“With 17 easyJet destinations available next year, plus the return of Lapland and Bulgaria flights, we have even more options for travellers in 2025. Whether you’re dreaming of beach destinations like Malta or Faro, a city break in Marrakech or Pisa, or skiing in Geneva, London Southend has holidays for everyone.”
Caroline Thorne, Head of Travel for the East of England Co-op, added:
“We’re thrilled to host this Travel Show, offering customers an exciting opportunity to explore a world of travel options in one convenient location. Our team will be on hand to provide expert advice and help book holidays, including extras like airport parking and excursions.”
Exhibitors
The full list of exhibitors includes:
- Balkan Holidays
- Co-op Holidays
- Crystal Ski Holidays
- Disney Holidays
- East of England Co-op
- easyJet holidays
- Holiday Inn
- Iberostar
- Palladium Hotels
- Santa’s Lapland
- Spring Hotels
- Typically Holidays
- Visit Malta
- Visit Portugal
About London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport has been ranked the Best London Airport by consumer group Which? six times and was named the Best UK Airport (under three million capacity) by the Airport Operators Association in 2019.
In 2019, the airport served close to 2.2 million passengers, offering flights to around 40 domestic and European destinations. The terminal features its own railway station, less than 100 paces from the main entrance, with up to six trains an hour at peak times to central London (52 minutes to Liverpool Street, 43 minutes to Stratford). All airport car parks are within minutes of the terminal entrance.
About the East of England Co-op
- The East of England Co-op is an independent retailer operating Food stores, Funeral services, Travel agents, Petrol filling stations, and Security services across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, with a turnover exceeding £395m.
- Its investment property portfolio is valued at more than £122m.
- Co-operatives date back to the 1800s and were formed to provide a values-driven way of doing business, a principle still upheld today.
- The East of England Co-op has been serving communities for over 155 years, owned by its members – customers, colleagues, and communities.
- Grant Thornton UK LLP’s Top 100 2024 annual report ranked the East of England Co-op among the top three largest privately-owned companies in Suffolk.
Visit: www.eastofengland.coop