Best of Touring Showcase 2026
Celebrate the launch of the 10th edition of Hays Travel’s Best of Touring brochure at our special Best of Touring Showcase. Hosted by Hays Travel alongside our trusted touring partners, this exciting event will showcase inspiring escorted tours, rail journeys, cultural escapes, and worldwide adventures for 2026 and beyond.
Join our touring experts for a day of inspiration, exclusive offers, and destination highlights as we showcase unforgettable journeys across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and beyond. Whether you're planning your next big adventure or simply looking for travel inspiration, this special event is the perfect place to start.
What can I expect at the event?
✔ Opportunity to connect with touring specialists for expert guidance and destination insights
✔ Exclusive on the day booking incentives from our trusted partners
✔ A glass of complimentary fizz for the first 20 booking made on the day
✔ Opportunity to win one of ten fantastic prizes by entering our exclusive competition celebrating the 10th edition of Best of Touring
✔ Why not make a day of it and explore the Sheepfolds Market taking place on the same day at Sheepfolds Stables
You'll also have the opportunity to meet our trusted touring partners at their dedicated stands throughout the event, including Titan Travel, Newmarket Holidays, Riviera Travel, Just You, Travelsphere, G Adventures and Vista. From escorted touring and solo travel to worldwide adventures and family getaways, our partners will be on hand to share expert advice, showcase their latest itineraries, and help you find your perfect next journey.
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How To Find Us
Located on the banks of the River Wear, Sheepfolds Stables is a beautifully restored former railway stable that blends historic character with stylish modern interiors.
Our Best of Touring Showcase will take place within the venue’s Southpaw Studio and Wine Bar, offering a unique and relaxed setting to discover inspiring touring holidays and meet our travel experts and partners.
Date & Time: Sunday 14th June, 10am - 3pm
Address: Easington Street, Sunderland, SR5 1BA
Parking is available nearby on Sundays, with convenient parking located at the Stadium of Light, just a short walk from Sheepfolds Stables.
What is Best of Touring?
In an age shaped by fast-paced tourism, touring offers something richer: the chance to slow down and experience destinations like never before. This growing appetite for meaningful journeys that interlace wanderlust and experience is exactly what inspired the latest edition of Hays Travel’s Best of Touring.
Now celebrating its 10th edition, the hugely popular series brings together an inspiring collection of escorted tours and adventures from some of the world’s leading touring partners. Published every Spring and Autumn, the brochures are designed to help you holiday beyond the ordinary.
Not only that, but we’re also celebrating the launch of our 10th edition in style… by giving YOU the chance to win one of ten fantastic prizes! Think money towards your next touring adventure, a GoPro, a cooking masterclass, and plenty more surprises to come!